CROMLIX CLOSES ITS DOORS FOR LATEST UPGRADE
Cromlix, the five-star country house hotel in Kinbuck owned by Andy and Kim Murray, will be closing this January for major building work. From 4th January 2026, the hotel will be shutting its doors as the next phase of construction continues until May 2026. The hotel is adding two new...
Formation of 400kV substation at Shindour Feddal Hill Wood Braco
The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 RE: Formation of 400kV substation comprising erection of control building, engineering operations, formation of hardstanding, access track, temporary laydown/work compound areas and drainage, installation of plant and machinery, alterations to existing track and associated...
Festive Bin Collections
Households and businesses across the Stirling area will have temporary adjustments to their waste and recycling collection schedules over the festive period. Residents are also being encouraged to recycle and re-use at a time of the year when there is typically increased waste and recycling produced at home. There will be no waste and...
Santa's Sleigh Routes
Santa's Sleigh is coming to a street near you! 8th-12th December. See Scout Group's Facebook page for the route each evening.
5 Star Dunblane Primary School Nursery Inspection
Staff and children at Dunblane Primary School Nursery are celebratingafter receiving high praise during a recent visit from the CareInspectorate.Following a visit from the national regulator in September, the Nurseryhas been commended for its staff, leadership, setting and standard ofplay, care and learning, receiving ratings of 5 ('Very Good') across...
Another Great Extravaganza
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dunblane-Christmas-Extravaganza-100095422216366/
New Partnership to Tackle Underage Drinking in Dunblane
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/new-partnership-aims-tackle-underage-36249033
Dunblane Gets New Evening Train Services
The changes will start with the new timetable on 14th December. Additional evening services will operate between Edinburgh Waverley and Dunblane, providing, for the first time, two trains per hour Monday to Saturday, calling at all stations. https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/changes-our-timetables
Lord Provost Rosie Switches on the Lights
Saturday (15 November) featured a day of Christmas themed family funtopped with an appearance from Santa and Mrs Claus who joined new LordProvost Rosemary Fraser as they switched on the lights from the roundelat King Street. This came after a parade led by the City of Stirling Pipe Band, theStirling...
Should Dunblane Be Doing A Lot More for the Murrays?
Judy Murray expressed sadness about Dunblane's failure to get behind her £20m world class tennis centre in an article in the Sun.
Resurfacing Works at Keir Roundabout from 24 November for four nights
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential works on the Southbound M9 Motorway, between junction 11 and junction 10. Consultation Letter Location Plan Diversions The resurfacing improvements will address existing defects within the carriageway, ensuring the integrity and safety of the...
Read Dunblane's Local Place Plan
Dunblane's Local Place Plan was submitted to Stirling Council's planning service on 31 October 2025. READ THE LPP HERE The Chair of the Community Council, Anna Jarchow-MacDonald, received this email from the Council's planners Dear Anna I am pleased to confirm receipt of Dunblane's LPP - thank you. Congratulations...
Stirling Council elects Rosie Fraser
Local woman, Rosie Fraser, has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Stirling. Rosie raised her family in Dunblane and is know to many as the person who set up Weigh Ahead in Dunblane's High Street. She sits as a Councillor for the Forth & Endrick Ward in the rural...
Deep Clean for Dunblane Streets
Investment in community deep cleans across Stirling Targeted deep cleans of neighbourhoods across Stirling are taking place throughout the autumn and winter months to help improve the living environment for local residents. Focused teams are carrying out a thorough removal of weeds, litter, dog fouling, dumped items, graffiti and vegetation...
Ember E8 (Glasgow to Inverness) Comes to Dunblane
Details from the company are below : https://www.ember.to/news/#new-glasgow-to-inverness-service-7-Oct-2025
Hydro to Reopen as Apex Dunblane Hydro on 28 November
Promotional video about Dunblane : https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/destinations/dunblane/ Article about the upgrade : https://www.insider.co.uk/news/dunblane-hydro-set-reopen-apex-36019974
Transport Scotland on Monitoring Safety at Keir Roundabout
Read the letter from Transport Scotland
NHS Forth Valley’s Population Health & Care Strategy
NHS Forth Valley’s Population Health & Care Strategy 2025 – 2035 sets out a bold vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all residents by focusing on prevention, reducing inequalities, and delivering care closer to home. It reflects extensive community engagement and aligns with national health priorities. Our Vision Our vision is...
Glassingall Estate For Sale
https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbedrseds250104 According to the spec, this offers : Exciting prospect of building on the site of a demolished country house.
Proposed Local Place Plan - End of Information Period 24/10/25
"This is the Proposed Local Place Plan for Dunblane. The end of theInformation Notice period is 24th October 2025."
Roadworks at Keir Roundabout start 28th Oct
ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE ON A9 AT KEIR ROUNDABOUT NEAR DUNBLANE BEGINS ON FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER Plan your journey, if possible change it, to avoid Keir roundabout at busy times over this weekend. There is a risk of very long queues to get out of Dunblane Amey, on behalf of Transport Scotland,...
Final Chance to Input to Place Plan for Dunblane
The final draft of the Local Place Plan (a plan for the Community of Dunblane) is now available for comment. Please make any observations before Thursday afternoon, when this will be sent as part of the Information Notice to the four Councillors representing our ward and toour neighbouring community councils....
Community Council secures new play equipment in Braemar Park
Dunblane Community Council secures new play equipment Children in Dunblane are enjoying the benefits of new play equipment thanks to acampaign led by the community council. A new trim trail has been installed at Braemar Park following extensive discussionswith Stirling Council.Some of the play equipment at the park was more...
New Local Plan for Dunblane Drafted for Comments
There was a meeting in the library on 9th Sept to review the local place plan produced following community workshops. Key ideas are as follows : The full plan is attached below.
New Wheelie Bins for Glass
Stirling Council is to introduce purple wheelie bins for glass and bottles. This is due to the number of refuse workers suffering sore backs due to the weight of glass boxes Full details are below : A review of glass recycling will lead to improvements in the collection service for...
Andy Murray is Patron of Dunblane Centre
https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/andy-murray-announced-as-patron-of-charity-set-up-after-dunblane-massacre/
Bank Progressing at Pace
https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5317980/the-bank-dunblane-renovation-progress/https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5317980/the-bank-dunblane-renovation-progress/ The Courier has paid a visit to the bank and reports on progress made. The picture is the architect's...
A9 Northbound to close overnight from 25 to 27 August
ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON A9 KINBUCK TO GREENLOANING NORTHBOUND, BEGINS MONDAY 25TH AUGUST Amey is undertaking road safety improvements on...
More August Roadworks in Ramoyle & Perth Road
Restricted Parking on Perth Road on 30/31 August The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (B8033, Perth Road, Dunblane) (Temporary Restriction...
New Zebra Crossing Proposals
Stirling Council is proposing two new pedestrian crossings for Dunblane and is seeking feedback by the 22nd August. The first...
August Roadworks in Claredon Place, Kilbryde Crescent, Argyle Way & Perth Road
Read about the planned roadworks
Gwen Mayor honoured
Former Dunblane Primary teacher Gwen Mayor has been named as one of the latest recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem -...
Windfarm Grants 2025
NOW OPEN: Braes o’ Doune Windfarm Grants 2025 for community groups in Dunblane, Ashfield or Kinbuck Applications must be received...
Sustainable Transport System : Have Your Say
Sustainable Mobility Strategy and Travel Demand Survey Transport is a key priority within Stirling Council's Climate and Nature Emergency Plan....
High Street closed 16th June from 6pm
Telecommunication Works 16.06.2025 Circet/Openreach have applied and received acceptance from Stirling City Council to close the road at high Street, Dunblane for...
£11m Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project : feedback sought
As construction nears completion, FEL Scotland is working in collaboration with Stirling Council to gather feedback on new infrastructure developments...
Duke of Kent visits Leighton Library
The Trustees of Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library, were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The...
Footway upgrading works in Newton Crescent & Old Doune Road
Newton Crescent Footway upgrading works 30-6-25 until 8-8-25 The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Newton Crescent, Dunblane) (Temporary Prohibition of...
DHS pupils in world lego robotics final
A group of young people at Dunblane High School have been selected to compete in a prestigious international Lego robotics...
Doune & Dunblane Show on 5 July
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The Fling is over for another year!
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Co:working Hub Opens at Burgh Chambers
Dunblane’s New Community Co:working Hub has Opened Its Doors A flexible workspace for home and hybrid workers – right in...
Ember launching new bus service to Edinburgh 16 April
https://www.ember.to/news/#new-edinburgh-to-fort-william-service-9-Apr-2025
Dunblane Cycle Route Consultation Launched
Concultation on the route of a proposed cycle path from Bridge of Allan to Dunblane has been launched https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/bridge-of-allan-to-dunblane