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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A9 Dualling Updates
The next A9 Community Group meeting will be on Thursday 24th January, Royal Dunkeld Hotel, 7.30pm.
All welcome!
Thanks to... Read more
Path Upgrade Works In Dunkeld To Start In January
Over £400,000 of path upgrade works are expected to start on part of the NCN 77 cycle/ foot path (core... Read more
Niel Gow Memorial
Remembering Niel Gow,
by Pete Clark
In March every year, fiddlers from all over Scotland and from further afield... Read more
Autumn Ecology in Birnam & Dunkeld by Adrian Davis
Autumn on the Silvery Tay is often a critical time for wildlife.
The beautiful autumn colours often betray a race... Read more
Second Hand Toy Sale
This has become a regular event on Santa Day in Dunkeld. A few years ago John Ferguson had the idea... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Santa Day 8th December 2018
The Dunkeld & Birnam Santa Day is here! What a very quick year it has been and believe it or... Read more
Birnam Oak Receives Support From Lancashire School
Pupils from a Lancashire Secondary School rallied round to raise funds for the historic Birnam Oak. The tree is the... Read more
Regular Columns
Editorial
29-11-2018 Regular Columns
As we move through the darkest time of the year, wondering whether to turn the lights on at barely 3pm... Read more
Thought for the Month
29-11-2018 Regular Columns
I am old enough to remember the days when the biggest excitement with an Advent Calendar was to open the... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
29-11-2018 Regular Columns
Another Christmas edition of the Bridge, it is definitely true that the years go past quicker the older you get... Read more
Editorial
01-11-2018 Regular Columns
Well it may seem a bit odd with all this water falling out of the sky to be talking about... Read more
Thought for the Month
01-11-2018 Regular Columns
‘Lest we forget’
We hear this expression especially in remembrance ceremonies related to past wars. On the 11 minute... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
01-11-2018 Regular Columns
At 11:00 am on November 11th this year it will be exactly 100 years since the end of the First... Read more
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
Community News Items
Connect … Linking Asheville, North Carol…
Wishing Love and Peace to everyone in our Connected Communities of Dunkeld & Birnam and Asheville.
Fro... Read more
Community Council Matters
Correspondence with the Community Council can be made through email: dbcc.chair@icloud.com or: dunkeldcommunitycounci... Read more
The Sinclair Family Trust
The Sinclair Family Trust was established in 2018 with a particular emphasis on assisting people in need living exclu... Read more
Merry Christmas from Growbiz
GrowBiz provides a community-based enterprise support service throughout rural Perthshire. Our ‘Enterprising Rural Pe... Read more
Support Choices
A new service to give people in north Perthshire more information and support around access to social care is going t... Read more
Royal British Legion Whist Dates 2018-20…
2018: 6 December, 20 December
2019: 3 January, 17 January, 31 January, 14 February, 28 February, 14 March, 28 Ma... Read more
Co-working Dunkeld
Would you like to work in a warm, friendly office in Dunkeld from just £10 per day*?
Superfast Broadband
P... Read more
Messy Church
Next Messy Church Meeting:
Christingle : December 16th, 4pm
Little Dunkeld
Jan 27th Messy Church, 3:45... Read more
Parish of Dunkeld Services - December …
December 2nd – 1st. Sunday in Advent
11am. – Communion service at Little Dunkeld
3pm. – Communion Service i... 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 Duchess Anne Youth Groups meet on Thursdays in two age groups. The younger group is for Primary 7 and 1st. year a... Read more
House Group
Once a fortnight, on Tuesdays, a fellowship group meets in the Chanonry. We start the evening with a light meal of so... Read more
Carols in the Cathedral
Another regular fixture in Dunkeld on Santa Day is ‘Carols in the Cathedral’ at 4pm. It is a great way to round off a... Read more
Shoe Box Appeal
A huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to the Shoe box appeal for Blythswood again this year and many thanks ... Read more
Harvest Appeal
Thanks too, to everyone who contributed to the Harvest Appeal for Mercy Ships. We were able to send £830 to support t... Read more
Advent Reflection
Before the rush really gets a grip, on December 2nd. The three local churches are organising a time for reflection in... Read more
Christmas Offering
Every year at Christmas, the offering from the Watchnight service in the Cathedral goes to a charity chosen by the Ki... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam SWI
The next meeting of Birnam and Dunkeld SWI will be held in the Birnam Institute on Tuesday 15th January at 7.30p.m. T... 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
Porridge Smiles All Around!
Many thanks to everyone who supported the Mary’s Meals Porridge Breakfast at Birnam Arts on November 17th. As usual, ... Read more
Wednesday Afternoon Club
Now that the dark days of Winter are here ,we have started up the Wednesday Club meetings again in the room we hire f... Read more
Stanley Hill Footpath Work
Thank you to all who attended our ‘Dig into the past of Stanley Hill’ event that we held last month. It was a great w... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Horticultural Socie…
Thursday 17th January at Birnam Institute. 7.30
‘The Field”
The envy of other communities in Perthshire and... Read more
December and January at Loch of the Lowe…
Whether snow falls in Perthshire this December or not, there is one thing we know for sure: it will be cold! We will ... Read more
Thank You Co-Op Local Community Fund
The 3 Churches Charity Shop has received over £1,474 from The Co-op Local Community Fund for 2018.
Jeraldine Pr... Read more
Scottish Wildlife Trust Pitlochry and Hi…
On Monday 17th December in the Tryst Hall Pitlochry at 7.30pm there will be a talk,but at the moment the speaker and ... Read more
Could you be a host for HOST?
Would you be interested in hosting a student from overseas for three days at Christmas or New Year or for weekends at... Read more
Drawing On The Writer Within
Always wanted to write but can never find the time? Lack confidence? Feel blocked?
This new year course of DRAWI... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Water Saving Challeng…
Water efficiency might be the last thing on your mind as we move into Winter, but remember - although it’s tempting ... Read more
Poem for Christmas
As it nears Christmas that simple story of simple folk God chose to bring the greatest story told which have happened... Read more
The 3 Churches Charity Big Autumn Sale
Wishing a Happy Christmas to all our Customers
AND
To all those who donate items throughout the year
T... Read more
Gien a Haund (Helping Older People)
As the weather turns that bit colder, we want to focus now on 2 groups of older people who may be particularly vulner... Read more
Community Council News and Minutes
This page contains minutes and other items of interest from the Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council, from January ... 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
Community Resilience Getting Ready for W…
After the hottest summer for many years, it’s easy to forget the snow and ice of last winter. But all the evidence no... 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
News from The Field
@ The Field Thanks to everyone who attended and ran the games, stalls and competitions at our Summerfest. The day was... Read more
Dunkeld Deer Management Forum Newsletter…
Dunkeld Deer Management Forum We would like to invite anyone in the Dunkeld and Birnam area who has concerns about or... Read more
Climate Café
A huge thank you to all those who participated in Dunkeld & Birnam Unplugged last month, more than 50 people were... Read more
Christmas Craft Market
Christmas Craft Market on the Mezzanine at Birnam Arts from Friday 9th November to Monday 31st December (No opening) ... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom
Blooming Marvellous !!
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom are pleased to announce that we have received a Gold A... 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
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
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
Balsam Pullers Making A Difference
Dunkeld and Birnam Balsam Pullers
The Monday morning group have been pulling this non-native invasive pla... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam UnPlugged 2018
Get ready for Unplugged 2018, 2nd – 9th September 2018!
Click here to visit the Dunkeld & Birnam Unplugged w... 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
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
Arts News
Birnam Library – December 2018 and January 2019
At the library we have a range of regular services and activities on offer. We also have a monthly Rhymetime... Read more
A Merry Musical Christmas with Just Singin’
Birnam’s very own community singing group, Just Singin,’ is looking forward to a feast of festive fun in December.
Look... Read more
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers and The Birnam Bells
Rehearsals are now established at the Duchess Anne at the usual time of 2-4 pm on Thursdays afternoons. As always... Read more
Dunkeld Cathedral Art Exhibition
The AGM will be held in the Chanonry on Wednesday 30th January 2019 at 2.30pm.
All welcome. For information please... 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
Special General Meeting of the Recreation Club
29-11-2018 Sport & Active
Sunday 13th January, 4pm, Clubhouse
Single item agenda to vote on the resolution to wind up the club and transfer... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Leisure Group - the Sports Hall Project
01-11-2018 Sport & Active
At the AGM on 13th September Kevin Lancaster, Chair, reviewed the year including renewed discussions with the Dunkeld and Birnam... 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
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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