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The walk was organised in response to plans by Glassingall Estates Limited to build a 135-unit chalet park on the estate. The Stirling Observer first reported on the proposals by Ann Gloag to develop a 135-chalet park and residential activity centre on 28 August 2019: ‘Tycoon is behind outward bound bid’.
Jo Bicheno, who inspired the idea of the walk, said, ‘We wanted to do something positive as a community. We kept bumping into people that were upset about the proposed development. They were concerned that the community would lose a valuable place where they come for peace and relaxation. We wanted locals to see the wonderful things we see every day before they are gone.’
Glassingall Estate is one of only a few areas in the Allan Water catchment that has Ancient Woodland. Many protected species have made the estate their home including bats, red squirrels and water voles. There are also nesting birds on the RSPB ‘red list’ including barn owls and song thrushes.
Noted historian Dr. Alastair Mann said, ‘The appeal of Glassingall is broader than the natural heritage as impressive as this is. The history of the estate dates back almost 2,000 years, as the World’s oldest Roman frontier road lies within Glassingall. This connected Rome to the Roman Fortress at Inchtuthill, Perthshire. It is a testament to Roman engineering that the road remained in use for the next 1,700 years and it is truly incredible to imagine in whose footsteps you are walking - Agricola, Macbeth, Robert the Bruce, William Wallace and Rob Roy to name but a few.
Alastair went on to say, ‘We have uncovered an 18th century map that shows that the Jacobite Army marched along this road on the eve of the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715. It was in Glassingall Estate that they camped, on either side of the road, before the battle. Historic Environment Scotland’s map shows that the Jacobite army mustered at Glassingall on the morning of the battle and it is here where the left flank fled, following the battle. Glassingall, with its open views on to Sheriffmuir, is crucial to our understanding of the Battle of Sheriffmuir.’
With a history of such provenance, one thing we can be certain of is that Glassingall Estate has undiscovered archaeology and preservation of the area is a matter of both national and international importance.
Glassingall is the third large-scale development being pursued by Ann Gloag in the Dunblane area. Both previous proposals were met with widespread opposition and going by the number of people that turned up on a cold and windy January morning, it looks as if the tycoon’s latest venture will be no less controversial.
Read the Stirling Observer Article following the New Year Walk
After nearly 20 years registering Births, Marriages & Deaths in Dunblane and running Stirling Council’s local office, Rosina Hamilton has decided to retire.
To show their appreciation of her dedicated service to the people of Dunblane, the three representative community bodies in Dunblane presented Rosina with a bouquet of flowers from a local florist and a beautiful cushion from a local jeweller’s shop.
Our photo shows left to right - Barbara Allan (Dunblane Development Trust), Rosina Hamilton, Tim Hughes (Burgh Chambers Group), Tom Casey (Discover Dunblane) and David Prescott (Dunblane Community Council).
The Stirling Marathon will be coming through Dunblane on Sunday 11 October 2020
Go to the Stirling Marathon Website
Here is the route
Dunblane Cathedral (Church of Scotland)
1st December - Advent Sunday,
9.15am - ABC Service – a short, informal, service for pre-school children and their families
10.30am - Morning Worship
8th December - Advent 2
10.30am - Morning Worship
6.30pm - Evening Worship for Advent
15th December - Advent 3
9.15am - Early Service – worship in word, music, symbol, reflection
10.30am - Morning Worship
22nd December - Advent 4
10.30am - Nativity Service
6.30pm - Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
24th December - Christmas Eve
6.30pm - Christingle Service
11.30pm - Watchnight Service
25th December - Christmas Day
10.30am - Worship for Christmas Day
29th December - 1st after Christmas
10.30am, Morning Worship
Dunblane Christian Fellowship
Sunday 22nd December
10.30am - Family Christmas Service
Wednesday 25th December
10.00am. - Christmas Celebration
Dunblane Free Church of Scotland
Thursday 19th December
6pm - Carol Service
Sunday 22nd December
11.30am - Christmas Family Service
Holy Family (Roman Catholic)
Sunday 1st December - 1st Sunday of Advent
11 a.m. Children’s Gift Mass
Sunday 15th December - 3rd Sunday of Advent
11 a.m. Bambinelli Sunday. Blessing of Bambino figure
Sunday December 22nd - 4th Sunday Advent
11 a.m. A Christmas Celebration
Tuesday 24th December - Christmas Eve
10 a.m. - Mass
8 pm. - Children’s Celebration of Christmas
11.30 pm Carols followed by Mass of Christmas Midnight
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day
11 a.m. - Mass of Christmas Morning
Sunday 29th December - Feast of the Holy Family, our Patrons.
11 a.m. - Mass
Wednesday 1st January - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
12 noon - Mass
Christmas Week : Daily Mass at 12 noon and on January 1 and 2.
Orthodox Community of St Nicholas & St Blane
Thursday 19th December
11.00 a.m. - Liturgy - St Nicholas of Myra, Patronal festival
Tuesday 7th January
11.00 a.m. - Liturgy - Old Calendar Christmas
Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Meetings for Worship on Sunday 22nd and 29th December at 10.30am in the Braeport Centre.
St Blane (Church of Scotland)
Sunday 22nd December
10.30am - Family Service
Tuesday 24th December - Christmas Eve
11.30pm - Watchnight Service
Wednesday 25th December - Christmas Day
10.30am - Family Service
St Mary (Scottish Episcopal Church)
Friday 20th December
6 p.m. - Quiet Service ‘From Hurt to Hope’
Sunday 22nd December
10.30 - Nativity Service
4 p.m. - Christmas Carol Service
Tuesday 24th December - Christmas Eve
4 p.m. - Christingle Celebration
11.30 p.m. - Midnight Service
Wednesday 25th December -Christmas Day
8.30 a.m. - Quiet Communion Service
10.30 a.m. - All-age Celebration
DDT is creating a dementia friendly garden in the grounds of the Braeport Community Centre which will also be open to the wider public. One purpose will be to involve the attendees at our weekly Memory Café in the planting up and occasional maintenance of the garden.
£8,000 of the estimated £12,000 cost has been raised from a number of funding sources for site clearance, building of accessible raised beds and other features including seating, a potting shed, a pergola and some play items for younger children. To complete the project, DDT is seeking donations towards the £3,500 required for professional laying of quality paving and to purchase trees, hedging plants, shrubs, perennials and seeds for displays that provide a range of stimulating scents, sounds and colours.
Find out more on the Dunblane Development Trust website.
Experience the exciting atmosphere of the Dunblane Road Race.This spectacular running event is a celebration of Dunblane’s sporting achievements and we are inviting people from all over the UK to take part. The day kicks off at 12pm for the Youth 2km race followed by the adults 12km race beginning at 1pm.
Both races finish right at Andy Murray's GOLD POST BOX in Dunblane High Street.
The Race SOLD OUT last year so don't be disappointed and book HERE now
Dunblane Development Trust has received planning permission to undertake a major extension to the Braeport Centre.
Go to the Planning Application 19/00308/FUL
Dunblane High School has been named Scottish State Secondary School of the Year by the Sunday Times.
Congratulations to all the staff & young people at the school and the wider learning community in Dunblane.
Read Stirling Council's news release here.
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Rosie's plastic free shop - Weigh Ahead - has moved to Graham Stewart's former shop at 91/95 High Street.
In 2019, the groups to benefit from small grants from the Wind Farm Fund were:-
- 4th-85th Dunblane Scouts
- Ashfield Village Association
- Dunblane Development Trust Dunblane in Bloom
- DDT Memory Café/Mid-Week Group
- Dunblane Bowling Club
- Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers
- Dunblane Fling
- Dunblane Primary School Parent Council
- Dunblane Soccer Club
- Friends of Holmehill
- Leighton Library Trust
- Rubber Chicken Theatre CIC
- St Mary's Episcopal Primary School Parent Council
- St Blane's Drama Group
- Victoria Halls
The atmospheric restaurant & bar is set within Old Churches House Hotel. With pitched wooden ceilings, comfy booths and views across the Cathedral Square.
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