Welcome to the online version of Dunkeld and Birnam's regular newsletter. You'll be able to enjoy all the regular features you would expect to find in our printed version, but there's a lot extra to discover as well!
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Featured Stories
A9 Dualling Updates
The next A9 Community Group meeting will be on Thurs 25th October at the Royal Dunkeld Hotel 7.30pm. All welcome... Read more
Balsam Pullers Making A Difference
Dunkeld and Birnam Balsam Pullers
The Monday morning group have been pulling this non-native invasive plant every week from... Read more
Perthshire Amber Festival
Perthshire Amber Festival returns with three days of great music in Dunkeld, Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th November - www.perthshireamber.com... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom
Blooming Marvellous !!
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom are pleased to announce that we have received a Gold Award... Read more
News from The Field
The Summerfest is over – I cannot believe it is autumn already. One of the many joys of the field... Read more
Connect … Linking Asheville, North Carolina, USA and Dunkeld & Birnam
The Power of Words By Karon Korp, President, Asheville Sister Cities
One of the many delights in a twinning... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam UnPlugged 2018
Get ready for Unplugged 2018, 2nd – 9th September 2018!
Click here to visit the Dunkeld & Birnam Unplugged website. ... Read more
Regular Columns
Editorial
30-09-2018 Regular Columns
Just the other day I was walking into the Village and thinking how lovely everything was looking. The Orchard was... Read more
Thought for the Month
30-09-2018 Regular Columns
“What is the Church for?”
I recently came across a poem (by Leigh Hunt 1784-1859) in which a man experiences... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
30-09-2018 Regular Columns
The New Community Investment Fund Has Been Launched.
I reported on this previously when the Community Investment Fund was announced... Read more
Thought for the Month
26-08-2018 Regular Columns
Steve Runholt, the minister from North Carolina I swapped with in July, was thrilled with his time in Dunkeld. He... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
26-08-2018 Regular Columns
Council is now at the end of the Summer Recess and the cycle of Committee meetings will begin all over... Read more
Editorial
25-08-2018 Regular Columns
I was a bit shocked to receive the article on the front page from Katharine about the Orchard celebrating it’s... Read more
Editorial
01-07-2018 Regular Columns
We are in the season of soggy towels. As the clock approaches a quarter to five Duffy takes up her... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
01-07-2018 Regular Columns
I love this time of year. The trees and plants are bursting into life, new born deer are joining our... Read more
Editorial
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
One of my regular and usually uncompleted New Year Resolutions is to organise my photos. I love taking photos but... Read more
Editorial
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
I was struck by the article on page 8 saying that our Birnam Oak is 500 years old. It set... Read more
Thought for the Month
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
2018 has seen the Commonwealth featuring prominently in the news, sometimes for good and sometimes for less meritorious reasons. We... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
Are you like me so glad that at long last a horrible winter seems to be finally ended?
We have... Read more
Thought for the Month
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
Poor old Facebook has taken a bit of a hammering of late with all the trouble about use and abuse... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
This week the Laing household welcomed its latest rescue animal, unbelievably a turkey called Vincent, when told he was of... Read more
Editorial
28-03-2018 Regular Columns
When I told my husband that Scottish Water had launched a campaign to encourage us to save water his left... Read more
Community News Items
Community Council News and Minutes
This page contains minutes and other items of interest from the Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council, from January ... Read more
Community Investment Fund
Apply from 12th November 2018 to 15th February 2019
The Community Investment Fund (CIF) provides £1.2million to ... Read more
Pitlochry and District U3A
U3A stands for University of the Third Age, a world-wide organisation for people who are no longer in full-time emplo... Read more
Mary’s Meals Porridge Breakfast
Beat the Chill this November with a Mary’s Meals Porridge Breakfast, 9.30 to 11.30 am, Saturday 17 November 2018 at B... Read more
Community Council Matters
Correspondence with the Community Council can be made through email: dbcc.chair@icloud.com or: dunkeldcommunitycounci... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam District Leisure Grou…
(the Sports Hall project)
The AGM of the Leisure Group was held on 13th September. The following office bearers ... Read more
Royal British Legion Whist Dates 2018-20…
2018 - 11 October, 25 October, 8 November, 22 November, 6 December, 20 December
2019 - 3 January, 17 January, 3... Read more
Pitlochry Flower Club
The next meeting of Pitlochry Flower Club will be on Wednesday October 17th in the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel at 2.00pm.
Dunkeld and Birnam Water Saving Challeng…
A challenge for the community of Dunkeld and Birnam was launched in UnPlugged week to save 1,000,000 litres of water ... Read more
Scottish Water Saving Tip of the Month
Keep a jug of water in the fridge so that no water is wasted as you wait for the water to run cold.
... Read moreCo-working Dunkeld
Would you like to work in a warm, friendly office in Dunkeld from just £10 per day*?
• Superfast Broadband
... Read more
The Meeting Place
Do come along to The Duchess Anne Hall between 10am and 12 noon to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
... Read more
Messy Church
Messy Church has changed!
We’re meeting at 4pm now.
Put it in your diary!
Sunday 30th September
S... Read more
Tools With a Mission TWAM
A big thank you to everyone who has helped with the TWAM collection of Haberdashery and tools which began in Perth, t... Read more
Men's Breakfast
Every second Wednesday a group of men meets in the Chanonry to start the day with a cooked breakfast together, discus... Read more
Youth Group
The Youth Groups will be getting started again on September 20th. on Thursday nights at 7pm. More details from Fraser... Read more
Foodbank
Donations to Perth Foodbank can be made any time in a box in the Cathedral. The one in the Duchess Anne is not availa... Read more
Harvest Appeal
Many thanks to all who have supported our Harvest Appeal for ‘Mercy Ships.’
At the Harvest Thanksgiving service... Read more
New sculpture in the Cathedral
On August 19th. a new carving in the Cathedral was unveiled and dedicated. It has been placed on the north wall under... Read more
October at Loch of the Lowes
Throughout Perthshire, October is a wonderful month to enjoy Scottish countryside in its autumn finery. The tall, bro... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Santa Day 8th Decem…
With Santa Day fast approaching we thought it would be good to let everyone know how things are progressing. Santa an... Read more
Poets Corner - October
Noo' Simmer Dim has slipped awa,
And Nicht's are drawing in;
Tis Nature's time tae draw a braith,
Afo... Read more
Autumn events with the National Trust fo…
There is definitely a chill in the air as we move through September easing us into the beginning of autumn but this i... Read more
Gien a Haund (Helping Older People)
As autumn approaches, the discussions which we’ve been having with various partners over the summer period seem set t... Read more
Invitation to Dunkeld and Birnam Communi…
We at the Orchard cordially invite you to Big Apple Day and Picnic on Saturday 9 September from 11.30 to 14:30 when w... Read more
Congratulations To Corbenic On Their 40t…
Corbenic celebrated its 40th birthday at the family weekend on 23rd and 24th July. To mark the occasion, the Paragon ... Read more
The 3 Churches Charity Big Autumn Sale
At Duchess Anne Hall, Dunkeld
Saturday 15th September 10AM
Ladies’ and Men’s Clothing, Curtains – AMAZING B... Read more
Tools With A Mission
Thank you, all of our members and friends, who have given generously to this cause. This year we have collected bags ... Read more
Bible Society
Thank you so much for all your donations for the Bible Society. I have recently been able to send £56 collected in St... Read more
Café Scientifique
The following is the schedule for our autumn series of Café Sci meetings. The meetings start at 19:15 at the location... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Horticultural Socie…
First meeting Thursday 18th October at 7.30.
A couple of changes - meetings will in future be held upstairs in t... Read more
A9 Co-Creative News
Outcome of A9 Co-Creative Stage 5 vote
The results of the “Big Decide” voting (between 23rd June and 2nd July) ... Read more
Making it Happen in and around Dunkeld
Volunteers who have been “making it happen” in the Dunkeld area were celebrated at an volunteer appreciation evening ... Read more
Birnam Reader Stories
Every month (second Sunday) from 4pm at The Birnam Reader there is a growing crowd of families meeting to share stori... Read more
Data Protection Legislation
Need help on how the new Data Protection Legislation applies to your organisation?
Thanks to Helen Taylor and A... Read more
Scotland’s Potentially Vulnerable Areas …
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA’s) national consultation on the designation of areas which are pot... Read more
Birnam Oak Gets Annual Health Check
The ancient and much-loved Birnam oak has been receiving its annual health check this April.
Adam Reidi of the A... Read more
2018 QUILT – The Winner
Ann Rees, The Quilt, Janet Haigh
The 2018 Quilt has been won by Ann Rees and £1500 raised, which will be divided... Read more
Sport & Active
Dunkeld and Birnam has a wide variety of sport clubs and activity groupswhich welcome participants of all abilities. ... Read more
Parish Church Singing
The Parish Church Choir has stopped doing pieces in 4-part harmony every week and instead there is now a less formal ... Read more
Royal School of Dunkeld - 450 Years Old!
On the 27th of June, the Royal School of Dunkeld held a Royal Garden Party to commemorate 450 years of the school.
Climate Café
6 Week Sewing Workshops start 21st May with Ruth Morris (Roobedo) supported by the Climate Cafe
Beginners Worksh... Read more
New Mobile Post Office Service For Dunke…
A new mobile Post Office service for Dunkeld at the North End Car Park (Atholl Street) between 0930 and 1030... Read more
Community Council News
Find out about the activities of your local community council, including agendas and minutes, A9 dualling, community ... Read more
There’s a lot going on at Amulree Hall…
Monday mornings Bumps and Beyond
Young mums meet up from 10am
linz_melrose@hotmail.com
Fri morning Fit... Read more
Scottish Fire & Rescue Safety Campai…
Here some safety points to keep all members of our communities safe.
• It is important to keep lit candles away ... Read more
Carbon Conversations
Conversations is a series (6 two hour sessions, a fortnight apart) designed to give people an opportunity to explore ... Read more
Upcycling
The Upcycling group gets together every Monday evening from 7.30-9.30pm or 2-4pm on a Monday afternoon in Birnam Arts... Read more
Residents In Dunkeld And Birnam Respond …
It’s hardly surprising that many householders in Scotland haven’t given much thought to water efficiency. It rains a ... Read more
Dunkeld Community Market
Dunkeld Community Market organsied by Dunkeld & Birnam Events Group - 2nd Sunday of every month at St.Ninian... Read more
The Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet For…
Officer Commanding Korea Company; The Black Watch Battalion Army Cadet Force; The Royal Regiment of Scotland Major No... Read more
King’s Seat Hillfort Archaeology
Project: Findings from the first season
“Hugely important” evidence of Pictish metal working found at King’s Se... Read more
Arts News
Autumn Linocutting Workshops with Linda Farquharson
Ever wanted to make a linocut print, your own greetings cards or print on fabric?
Book on a linocut workshop... Read more
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers and The Birnam Bells
Ringers have finished the summer Wednesday afternoon sessions in the Cathedral. It has been as always interesting to meet visitors... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fair
The Autumn Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fair takes place on Sat 6th and Sun 7th October in The... Read more
The Fairy in the Kettle’s Christmas Wish by Pauline Tait
We are delighted to hear that Pauline Tait who worked for many years as a primary learning support assistant at... Read more
Butterstone Art Group Open Studios
Butterstone Hall
1st - 9th September
10am. - 5 p.m.
Refreshments available.
All Welcome
Do You Have A Broonie Living Near You?
Is there an unsettled spirit roaming your neighbourhood or perhaps a witch performed their dark arts nearby? Have you ever... Read more
A History of Birnam Arts
We’re appealing to all our local community for any memorabilia – stories, photographs, or anything you think might be relevant... Read more
Birnam Arts Events
Birnam Arts has an amazing ongoing programme of one off performances, exhibitions and workshops. Just use the scroll bars to... Read more
Young Roving Reporter
Young Roving Reporter
01-12-2017 Young Roving Reporter
On Tuesday two of our Citizenship Groups, The Eco Explorers and The Outsiders, went to find out about tree felling... Read more
Royal School Of Dunkeld Marks 450 Years
23-02-2017 Young Roving Reporter
The dark February evenings have been brighter than usual for residents of Dunkeld and Birnam. Throughout the month, The Royal... Read more
This term the whole school is learning about tourism in Dunkeld & Birnam
23-09-2014 Young Roving Reporter
The classes are learning in different ways to promote tourism where we live. Nursery, P1, P1/2 and P2/3 are looking... Read more
DANGEROUS CORNER
01-11-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Congratulations to Aidan, this month's winner of a crisp £10 note.
On the road opposite... Read more
Well Done Callum Ross
01-07-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Hi everyone, Rivendell Care Services, Birnam, where my mum works decided to have a prize raffle for Alzheimer Scotland, as its such a great... Read more
Skate Park Update
01-07-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Thanks to everyone who has been supporting the idea of having a skate and bike park in Dunkeld & Birnam... Read more
Ski-ing Trip
08-04-2013 Young Roving Reporter
At the Royal School of Dunkeld all the P6s got to go on a ski-ing trip to Glenshee for two... Read more
Rumor Round Up
08-04-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Some of you will have read my article a while back talking about a possible skate park.
I mentioned about getting... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Brownies PGL Trip
25-06-2012 Young Roving Reporter
Dunkeld and Birnam Brownies went on a exciting trip to pgl in Dalguise and stayed for two... Read more
Skate Park?
25-06-2012 Young Roving Reporter
It would be great if a skate park could be built in Dunkeld or Birnam – somewhere we could walk... Read more
Sport & Active
Annual Amulree & Trochry Clay Pigeon Shoot
30-09-2018 Sport & Active
Success at the Shoot with record attendance.
It was a changeable Autumn day for the annual Amulree and Trochry Community... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Badminton Club
30-09-2018 Sport & Active
The new season of the badminton club will commence on Monday 1st October, 7.30 at the Atholl Centre, Pitlochry. New... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Bowling Club
30-09-2018 Sport & Active
Bowling Success!
A team from Dunkeld Bowling won the CHAS competition at Pitlochry. This is a very big competition with... Read more
Ospreys Meet Their Match at the Blairgowrie Festival
25-08-2018 Sport & Active
Veteran rugby team, Dunkeld Ospreys, visited Blairgowrie for their biggest and most enjoyable fixture of the season. This oldies game... Read more
WalkIN’Perthshire
09-05-2018 Sport & Active
If you would like to try Nordic Walking and join our fun friendly Adventure Walks or Workout Walks please contact... Read more
New Basketball Hoop at the Rec Club
09-05-2018 Sport & Active
The new basketball hoop at the Rec Club is getting plenty of use.
The Rec Club are delighted to announce... Read more
The 6th Annual Dunkeld Enduro!
25-01-2018 Sport & Active
In 2018 Highland Perthshire Cycling brings you…
The 6th annual Dunkeld Enduro!
(yes entries are now open!)
We can't... Read more
Breadalbane and Strathtay Youth Football Club
25-01-2018 Sport & Active
BSYFC covers a wide area of Highland Perthshire attracting boys and girls from the likes of Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Kenmore... Read more
New Path and Bike Pump Track at Royal School of Dunkeld
01-12-2017 Sport & Active
The school is pleased to announce a very exciting new development in the playground. We have just completed the construction... Read more
Remembering Robbie
27-10-2017 Sport & Active
On Friday 29th September the Royal School of Dunkeld again remembered former pupil Robbie Melvin who died in a tragic... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Veteran Football
31-08-2017 Sport & Active
On 18 August, a hearty squad of Dunkeld & Birnam veteran (mostly) footballers headed the short distance for an 11-a-side... Read more
Highland Perthshire Ladies Football Club
01-07-2017 Sport & Active
Highland Perthshire Ladies Football Club welcomes any new players in the area who would like to join us for training... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club Coffee Morning
01-06-2017 Sport & Active
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club Coffee Morning
Royal British Legion Halls on Saturday 17th June from 10.00 to 12.00.
Get Ready for a Cycling Summer
03-04-2017 Sport & Active
Wednesday Evening Rides Wednesday 26th April sees the first of eighteen ByCycle Wednesdays, weekly led evening rides organised by ByCycle... Read more
Welcome to the Sports Hub!
26-05-2016 Sport & Active
Our aims are simple - but great...
1: To transform the lives of people in the villages and surrounding areas through... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Sports Hub Formed
24-09-2013 Sport & Active
Look out for the new 'Hub' Page in the November edition of The Bridge.
At a meeting at the Birnam Institute... Read more
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