Thank you, all of our members and friends, who have given generously to this cause. This year we have collected bags of knitting and weaving wool, 4 sewing machines, buttons, beads, pieces of broken jewellery that can be sewn on to decorate things, material – both furnishing type and counted canvas, embroidery silks, lots of knitting needles and some tools from fathers who no longer need them. Can you imagine the joy these young people will have learning to knit or sew or make things with your gifts?
Many of these young people have lost a generation of elders to teach them the skills in the way we learn from our mums and dads and grannies and grandads. The goods are used to teach scholars in the African villages how to do things and then they are given Starter Packs to go and make things to sell at market. Wonderful idea isn’t it? Brenda Simpson
Our last collection date is the first week of September, so please contact Brenda on 01738 710094 if you have things that can be sent. It will all be collected by van soon after this.
Tools With A Mission
Featured Stories
A9 Dualling Updates
Go to downloads
The next A9 Community Group meeting will be on Thursday 28th November at Birnam Arts, 7.30pm. All... Read more
Mary's Meals World Porridge Day
Breakfast Birnam Arts, Saturday 16th November 9.30 to 11.30 am
Everyone is invited to come along and partake of a... Read more
November at Loch of the Lowes
As we move closer to the darkest, coldest days of the year, Nature’s glorious displays of golden leaves and edible... Read more
Birnam Book Festival
Join us Saturday, 23rd November to celebrate the anniversary of the first Birnam Book Festival.
We’re delighted to be hosting... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Santa Day 14th December 2019
With the 30th Anniversary of Santa Day fast approaching we thought it would be good to let everyone know how... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Horticultural Society 'Couture Christmas!'
Thursday 21st November, 7.30 in the Birnam Institute upstairs.
Eric Bremner is all set to magic up a wonderful Christmas... Read more
Regular Columns
Editorial
31-10-2019 Regular Columns
There is much being said and written about the death of the high street. However, our high street seems to... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
31-10-2019 Regular Columns
The Community Investment Fund applications for Strathtay Ward have been considered and the decisions on how this tranche of £25,000... Read more
Editorial
25-09-2019 Regular Columns
Samhuinn. Is that a new word for other people as well as me? I am intrigued to read Loch of... Read more
Thought for the Month
25-09-2019 Regular Columns
When a new minister starts off and looking for a first parish you soon become wise at reading the information... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
25-09-2019 Regular Columns
You can always tell when it is autumn because we tend to get the sunshine that has been missing for... Read more
Editorial
29-08-2019 Regular Columns
Whenever I tell someone that I live in Dunkeld the response is pretty much the same. “What a lovely place”... Read more
Thought for the Month
29-08-2019 Regular Columns
I was recently asked to give a brief outline of Scottish history to some Dutch young people staying in Highland... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
29-08-2019 Regular Columns
The Community Investment Fund (CIF) 2019 from the Strathtay Action Partnership closed on 21st August at 5.00pm. Hope all applicants... Read more
Editorial
26-06-2019 Regular Columns
Place yourself back in the village one hundred and fifty-five years ago. The Bridge was built, and the Perth Arms... Read more
Thought for the Month
26-06-2019 Regular Columns
One of the privileges of worshipping in a place like Dunkeld Cathedral is that you meet so many visitors from... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
26-06-2019 Regular Columns
The last full Council meeting of the session takes place on Wednesday the 19th of June. Shortly after this meeting... Read more
Editorial
30-05-2019 Regular Columns
OK, here’s a question for those of you with a better memory than me .. which came first – the... Read more
Thought for the Month
30-05-2019 Regular Columns
We Christians are still in the Easter celebration time. For us, Easter is so special that we celebrate it for... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
30-05-2019 Regular Columns
As I write, the sun is shining and spring has well and truly sprung. The hedgerows and gardens are bursting... Read more
Editorial
25-04-2019 Regular Columns
It is that time of year when everything is quite literally bursting into life. The leaves are back on the... Read more
Community News Items
The Field The Summerfest Is Over – It Mu…
One of the many joys of the field is the opportunity to share it with as many local people as possible and to thank o... Read more
Sustrans, The Charity Which Makes It Eas…
Hopefully the National Cycle Network, with its blue signage, will be recognisable to most people. In Perth and Kinros... Read more
We Are Recruiting At The Community Orch…
The harvest is in, but many of you will have realised that this has been a poor year for apples in some places. The C... Read more
Remembering Dunkeld
In August, The 1745 Association commemorated the 330th anniversary of the Battle of Dunkeld (August 1689) in the grou... Read more
GrowBiz - Making Rural Business Digital
GrowBiz provides support and advice to anyone starting or growing a small or micro enterprise. We work with businesse... Read more
Birnam Institute Library
Please note the new opening hours for Birnam Library which are as follows:
Monday – closed
Tuesday – ... Read more
Dalguise Meditation Group
Everyone is welcome who would like to learn to meditate, to consolidate a meditation practice they already have, or s... Read more
Café Scientifique
This session of meetings continues as follows. The meetings start at 19:15 and everyone is welcome on a first-come, f... Read more
Butterstone WI
Butterstone WI hold Whist Drives in Butterstone Hall at 7pm on the first Wednesday most months.
November 6th
Read more
Spanish Conversation Group Starting Soon…
Practise for holidays or just for fun!
Qualified language teacher.
All levels welcome.
Please call 077... Read more
Gien a Haund - supporting Older People
The first frost of autumn provides a timely reminder of the colder days of winter to come. Time to check the antifree... Read more
Macmillan Cancer Support News
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraising event. What started as a small a... Read more
Thank You From Dunkeld & Birnam Even…
The Dunkeld & Birnam Events Group would like to thank Slider for providing a brilliant evening on Friday 27th Sep... Read more
Thank You To The Dunkeld Butcher
The Duchess Anne Lunches had a lovely surprise when the meal was provided and cooked for them by "CHEF" otherwise kno... Read more
Macmillan - Thank You
The Meeting Place raised £621 for Macmillan at the Friday coffee morning. A big Thank You to all who supported and th... Read more
Support Choices
Support Choices is a project that helps people living in rural Perthshire to get the social care and support they nee... Read more
Community Co-working Space at Lagmhor
All welcome at the Community Co-working Space.
Membership is free. Meeting rooms also available.
Contact: c... Read more
One Amazing Gift of Kindness
TWAM, the organisation that helps various African countries by teaching residents and giving them a gift of a tool ki... Read more
House Group
Once a fortnight on Tuesday a group of folk meet for discussion and Bible Study. Usually we meet in the Chanonry (alt... 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
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
New Priest for St Columba
Good news! St Columba’s is delighted that Father Neil Gallagher has taken over from Father Edward Vella at St. Columb... Read more
Messy Church
Next Messy Church Meeting:
24th November
Duchess Anne: 3pm – 5.30pm
Messy Church is for young families... Read more
Ceilidh Dance Amulree Hall
with Sandy Lindsay on Firday 8th November 2019 from 8pm to midnight.
... Read moreDunkeld’s Lovely Angel
Each time I visit Dunkeld
I always do make time
To visit the lovely angel
She stands serene sublime
Dunkeld & Birnam Community Archive
(Ed: We are delighted to have a bumper contribution from the archives this month. Many apologies to Barbara Davis for... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Water Saving Challeng…
Did you know that Dunkeld and Birnam has been recognised as the first water efficient village in Scotland in August 2... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Historical Society Me…
Monday 18th November 7:30pm Birnam Arts
Lady Rachel MacRobert (23 March 1884 – 1 September 1954)
– an asto... Read more
Connect … Linking Asheville, North Carol…
Dunkeld and Birnam Friends of Asheville NC AGM
At the AGM on 24th September Fiona Ritchie, Chair, reported on th... Read more
Santa Day Quiz Night
Dunkeld and Birnam Santa Day Quiz NIght fundraiser, Thursday 7th November 2019 from 7pm in the Perth Arms Hotel. ... Read more
Community Council Matters
Correspondence with the Community Council can be made through email: dbcc.correspondence@gmail.com or: dunkeldcommuni... Read more
Amulree Country Christmas Fayre
Amulree Country Christmas Fayre on Friday 29th November 2019 from 6.30pm
... Read moreCorbenic Advent Market
Corbenic Camphill Community Advent Market on Saturday 30th November 2019 from 11am to 4pm
The Magic of Christmas at The Royal Scho…
Get into the festive spirit at the Royal School of Dunkeld's Christmas Fair on Thursday 5th December 2019 from 4pm to... Read more
Second Hand Toy Sale
Toys Wanted for sale at The Dunkeld Christmas Fair and Santa Day in The Cross, Saturday 14th December from 11am to 4p... Read more
Three Churches Charity Shop
High Street Dunkeld
Open six days a week, Mon to Sat 10am - 4pm
Christmas Pop-up Sale
Saturday, 30th N... Read more
Dunkeld Whisky Box
We’re delighted to let you know that Dunkeld Whisky Box is now open!
Dunkeld Whisky Box is an independent whisky... 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
West Stormont Woodland Group Update
Working with local people to bring Taymount Wood and Five Mile Wood into Community Ownership. Click link below to dow... Read more
Dunkeld And Birnam - Scotland’s First Wa…
Dunkeld and Birnam has been officially recognised as Scotland’s first water efficient village after collectively savi... Read more
The Dunkeld Deer Management Forum
The aims of the Dunkeld Deer Management Forum (DDMF) are:
To collaborate as responsible professionals in meeti... Read moreNeil Gow
Back in April, I managed to acquire a ram'shorn snuff mull which had belonged to Niel Gow back in the 18th century... Read more
Climate Café
Drop in between to the #BigClimateConversation at the Birnam Arts between 10am and 9pm on Tuesday 20th August 2019.Read more
Sport & Active
Dunkeld and Birnam has a wide variety of sport clubs and activity groups which welcome participants of all abilities... Read more
West Stormont Woodland Group - Monthly C…
Working with local people to bring Taymount Wood and Five Mile Wood into Community Ownership. Click on the link to do... Read more
Not Another Tick Box Exercise! Ticks And…
As we move into summer, it is important to be aware of the risk of ticks and transmission of Lyme Disease.
Anec... Read more
What Has Been Going On At The Guide Hall…
Since November a small miracle has been happening at Dunkeld Guide Hall, turning the building into a resource fit for... 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
Christmas Craft Market
Christmas Craft Market on the Mezzanine at Birnam Arts from Friday 9th November to Monday 31st December (No opening) ... Read more
Birnam Oak Receives Support From Lancash…
Pupils from a Lancashire Secondary School rallied round to raise funds for the historic Birnam Oak. The tree is the l... 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
Arts News
Birnam and Dunkeld Film Society
The Film Society started the new season on Sunday 8th September. Films are shown twice monthly through to May 2020.
Sunday... Read more
Pitlochry And District Choral Society
We are now well into rehearsals for our Christmas Concerts under the direction of our conductor Colleen Nicoll and accompanist... Read more
Music in the Cathedral
On Saturday 23rd November at 6pm The University of St Andrews Renaissance Singers will perform a programme of sacred music... Read more
New Book from Flora Shedden
ARAN: recipes and stories from a bakery in the heart of Scotland by Flora Shedden aran (Scottish Gaelic) From the... Read more
Dalguise Village Hall Gig ~ On Wednesday 13th of November 8pm
Moore gigs presents the 3rd concert this year at one of Perthshire’s most intimate Halls, with two of Scotland’s revered... Read more
Birnam Arts Quiz Night 30th August
Birnam Arts would like to thank everyone who contributed to our fundraising Quiz Night. The turnout was fabulous, and the... Read more
The River Runs Red
The River Runs Red is a collection of 19 short stories, detailing TRUE crimes that occurred within Highland Perthshire between... Read more
Linocutting Workshops with Linda Farquharson
Autumn Linocutting Workshops with Linda Farquharson
Dates for Autumn 2019
Saturday 28 September, Sunday 29 September
Saturday 19 October, Sunday... Read more
Join Just Singin’ in Fun Evenings of Song
Now that the days are starting to draw out and there’s a hint of springtime on the horizon, why not... 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
Recreation Club Votes To Transfer Assets To Sports And Leisure Hub
29-01-2019 Sport & Active
On 13th January 2019 the members of the Dunkeld & Birnam Recreation Club voted by 36 votes to 6 to... Read more
Robbie Melvin Presentation by Leisure Group
29-01-2019 Sport & Active
Royal School of Dunkeld pupils Nicole Frame and Finlay Maclean alongside Nicola Williams, Head Teacher, and Margaret Scott Treasurer of... Read more
Muckin’ good 2019 Event Programme
29-01-2019 Sport & Active
Muckmedden, Perthshire’s self-styled purveyors of ‘muckin’ good mountain bike events, have announced an exciting line-up for 2019 that includes the... 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.
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
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