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 impression of the hospitality area when complete. A drop in event to update on progress. is being hosted on the 29th at 4pm at the Golf Club.
Faulty Traffic Lights at Springfield Terrace
A phasing issue with the traffic lights in Dunblane has existed for a number of weeks. This is causing drivers coming up the hill from Tesco to abruptly stop as soon as they have turned the corner and are faced by a red light. This has caused at least one...
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 the A9 Kinbuck to Greenloaning northbound, from Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th August.The £45,000 worth of improvements, which Amey is carrying out on behalf of Transport Scotland, includes re lining and...
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 on Waiting) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 8-8-25. The ORDER will suspend existing parking and restrict it to rail replacement buses:- B8033, Perth...
New Zebra Crossing Proposals
Stirling Council is proposing two new pedestrian crossings for Dunblane and is seeking feedback by the 22nd August. The first is a zebra crossing to go in across Doune Road just downhill from the junction with Wallace Road. The second was requested by the community to cross Springfield Terrace at...
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 - created to recognise those who have died in the line of duty. Read more here
Windfarm Grants 2025
NOW OPEN: Braes o’ Doune Windfarm Grants 2025 for community groups in Dunblane, Ashfield or Kinbuck Applications must be received by Friday 12th September More info here
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. The Sustainable Mobility Strategy (SMS) sets out bold but realistic proposals to meet transport emissions reduction targets. As part of work to develop the SMS, SC want to know about...
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 one day's work, to limit the effect of businesses in Dunblane high street we are going to carry out the works from 6pm at night of the 16th to 6am on the...
£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 as part of the Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project. To complete the survey, please click this link: https://forms.office.com/e/s4hZytEzTr. We want to hear from local communities, businesses, and organisations about their experiences with these new...
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 Duke of Kent to the Leighton Library on the morning of Friday 30 May. Accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Colonel Charles Wallace (recently appointed by His...
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 Traffic and Suspension of Parking) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 6-6-25. This Order will close and suspend the parking on:- Newton Crescent From...
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 final in the United States this month. S4 pupils, Evan Baird, Forbes Little, Lucas Whitworth and Ben Smith, will represent Scotland against teams from across the world at the First...
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 the heart of town Creative Dunblane is delighted to announce the official opening of the Dunblane Community Co:working Hub, offering a dynamic new workspace for local home-based and hybrid workers....
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
Dunblane Voted 2nd Best Place to Live
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/scotland-now/scotlands-best-place-live-idyllic-34984667
Keir Roundabout Concerns Spark New Survey
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/summer-safety-survey-carried-out-34994751
Libraries Survey Report Published
Stirling Council has now published a report summarising the findings of the Big Question survey regarding the future of the library service. The report is attached below.
Active Travel Route in Dunblane? for walking, cycling + wheeling
Active Travel Route from Causewayhead to Dunblane? An Active Travel Route is for ‘walking, cycling or wheeling’. Update from Flora ChirnsideSenior Active Travel Project Manager, Stirling Council25 February 2025 Stirling Council is currently developing proposals for an active travel route connecting Dunblane to Causewayhead. This will be delivered in two...
Bowling Club seeks 6 to 17 year olds to join Youth Section
Dunblane Bowling Club is looking for young people aged 6 to 17 years to join our Youth Section.We start on the 9th May from 4pm - 5.15pm. Try Bowls Day @ Dunblane Bowling Club The Club is also organising a Try Bowls Days on April 19th from 12pm - 4pm for...
Stirling Council approves 2025-26 budget
Stirling Council has approved a budget for 2025-26 that addresses a significant budget shortfall, protects key services and delivers major investment towards achieving council priorities. At a meeting of Council today (27 Feb), councillors agreed the revenue and capital budget for the next financial year, informed by the feedback from...
New Bin Collection Days have started
We have now moved to our new waste service schedule and our postcode finder is now live. We’ve written to...
Dual Carriageway Street Light Replacement
Stirling Council will spend seven weeks - from 6th February to 28 March 2025 - replacing 28 street lighting columns...
Vaison "Twinning" Arrangement being discussed
Dunblane Community Council heard on the 5th of February from leaders of Vaison around a proposal to forge links with...
A Bakery for the High Street ???
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Volunteers Needed
Dementia Friendly Dunblane is looking for volunteers to help at their Friday sessions and for volunteer drivers for their Wednesday...
BBC features handbell performers
The BBC televised programme "A Very Country Christmas" featuring some of Dunblane Cathedral's handbell musicians with presenter Angellica Bell can...
Judy Murray + 'the other Murray brother' Duncan at Cromlix
Read the Courier Article
Closures on A9 until March 2025
Read the Courier Article
Dunblane Library 2024 Development Plan
Read the Dunblane Library Development Plan 2023-24
What are Dunblane's Common Good Assets?
Dunblane's Common Good Assets as listed by Stirling Council include : - The Laighhills Park including the Pavilion - The...
Old Churches House to be reinstated as housing?
Article from Urban Realm - https://www.urbanrealm.com/news/11258/Listed_terrace_fronting_Dunblane_Cathedral_to_be_reinstated_as_housing.html
Locals keen for progress on Laighhills Eyesore
Here's an article from the Courier : https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5104432/laighhills-public-park-dunblane-pavilion/
Zebra Crossing being installed on Doune Road
The first of several Zebra Crossings planned for Dunblane is now being installed in Doune Road. Another one the other...
Council’s 'Big Conversation' re budget shortfall in 2025-26
Stirling Council has just launched this year’s Big Conversation with residents about how it tackles another significant budget shortfall next...
Craft brewery for Dunblane?
Dunblane craft brewery plans to host first taproom event before Christmas The town's new brewer has dreams of organising an...
Changes to attending Minor Injuries Unit
See this flyer which is self-explanatory pertaining to changes in how to attend Minor Injuries Unit within Forth Valley Royal...
Lorraine Kelly new Patron for Dunblane Centre
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/tvs-lorraine-kelly-named-new-33749911
Dunblane Centre is 20! Dinner Dance 9th November
20th Anniversary Dinner & Live Band Our 20th Anniversary celebrations are continuing throughout this year, and we are excited to announce...
Swede dreams as Dunblane glass blower chosen to design prizes for Scotland’s national music award
Dunblane-based contemporary glass maker Elin Isaksson has been chosen to create the awards for Scotland’s national music prize the Scottish...