Editorial

27-10-2023 Regular Columns

On the Thursday night of Storm Babet, I went to bed about midnight. As I went to turn off my... Read more

Message from Councillor Grant Laing

27-10-2023 Regular Columns

Councillor Laing has sent apologies to the community of Dunkeld and Birnam for being unable to update us with a... Read more

Thought for the Month

27-10-2023 Regular Columns

Where ever I am in the world on the sabbath I experience the beauty of creation more intensely than on... Read more

Editorial

29-09-2023 Regular Columns

On Doors Open Day my mother, sister and I went on a trip to Innerpeffray Library – Scotland’s first public... Read more

Notes from a Councillor

29-09-2023 Regular Columns

I have been rather busy lately moving house, thankfully normal service has now been resumed.
The council agreed to make... Read more

Thought for the Month

29-09-2023 Regular Columns

It has been noticeable this year how many visitors have been around the Cathedral over the summer; many day-trippers from... Read more

Editorial

28-08-2023 Regular Columns

I wandered past the Community Orchard with a visitor last week. The trees looked so established and we admired the... Read more

Notes from a Councillor

28-08-2023 Regular Columns

The last month has been busy. Perth & Kinross hosted the Grand Fondo cycle race. The route went through some... Read more

Thought for the Month

28-08-2023 Regular Columns

Writing a reflection every three months coincides with the changing of the seasons. Six months back I was complaining about... Read more

Editorial

28-06-2023 Regular Columns

Welcome to the summer edition of The Bridge – a bumper edition packed full to the brim with information about... Read more

Notes from a Councillor

28-06-2023 Regular Columns

Dunkeld and its surrounding area are always extremely busy at this time of year which is unsurprising, because of the... Read more

Thought for the Month

28-06-2023 Regular Columns

Hebrews 11:1 ~ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
My life... Read more

Community Council Matters

Community News

If you would like to contact the Community Council you can do so by emailing: dbcc.correspondence@gmail.com
You... Read more

HOUSE FOR SALE

Community News

The Old Surgery, Bankfoot
Completely refurbished to a 2 double bedroom flat.
Selling agent: Premier Proper... Read more

Church of Scotland Christmas Offering

Community News

At the Christmas Eve services in Amulree and the Cathedral, the offering will be to support Corbenic's Day Service an... Read more

The Dementia Cafe

Community News

North Church Hall, High St. Perth
This cafe opens every 1st Wed of the month from 10am -1230 pm and this Decembe... Read more

Birnam and Dunkeld Junctions Action Grou…

Community News

On Wednesday 8th November Fiona Hyslop, the Transport Minister and representatives of Transport Scotland met with the... Read more

Volunteer Drivers Needed

Community News

Craigvinean Surgery has a group of volunteer drivers who take patients to hospital appointments if they are unable to... Read more

Dunkeld Guide Hall - Venue Hire

Community News

Looking for a venue for a regular or one-off meeting or class? Dunkeld Guide Hall is available to hire.
Our love... Read more

Butterstone Artists’ Christmas Art And C…

Community News

Saturday, 2nd till Monday, 4th December
10 am till 4 pm
Paintings, Toys, Christmas Crafts, home baking, pre... Read more

Grow your Business Sustainably with Grow…

Community News

Sustainability is a core ethos of the enterprise support we provide at GrowBiz — and it has many  facets, from t... Read more

Dunkeld and Birnam Annual Walking Meetin…

Community News

Next meeting 24th February 2024  
Slow movement on increasing road safety and improving how we move around ... Read more

Festive Greetings and thank you for your…

Community News

CAP - Christians Against Poverty

Community News

Six free Christmas activities for children
Christmas is an exciting time for children and that’s great – but it ... Read more

Advent and Christmas at St Mary’s Episco…

Community News

1st December – The now traditional and hilarious wreath making event begins our festive season. (£5 donation to cover... Read more

Booking Halls

Community News

Anyone who would like to book either the Duchess Anne or the Chanonry for meetings and events should contact Jill McC... Read more

Wednesday Worship

Community News

A more informal, relaxed type of worship has started on the 3rd. Wednesday of each month in Little Dunkeld Kirk. In J... Read more

Men's Breakfast

Community News

The smell of bacon rolls and sizzling sausages will be wafting out of the Chanonry every second Wednesday when the Me... Read more

The Meeting Place

Community News

We will continue with our Coffee Mornings, weather permitting, throughout December and January in the Duchess Anne fr... Read more

The Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

Community News

A huge thank you to everybody who filled a box for this year’s appeal (and to Ann Rees for wrapping so many and organ... Read more

Thursday Youth Club

Community News

A group for all P.7s and upwards meets during term time in the Duchess Anne on Thursday evenings up until December 14... Read more

Kirk Session

Community News

The next meeting of the Kirk Session is in the Duchess Anne on January 30th. at 7.30pm.

Christingle

Community News

There is something special about the annual Christingle service. Through carols and an unrehearsed nativity play the ... Read more

Bereavement Service

Community News

Sunday 10th. December at 3pm in Little Dunkeld Kirk - a service of prayer, reflection and remembrance for people deal... Read more

Santa Day Second Hand Toy Sale

Community News

In the Duchess Anne there will be the usual Second Hand Toy sale downstairs and teas and coffees upstairs…… and look ... Read more

Christmas in Caputh

Community News

Christmas in Coming to Caputh Village Hall on Friday 15th December 2023 from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Clunie Hall Christmas Market

Community News

Saturday 9th December 2023 from 10am to 2pm.

Amulree Hall Project Update - October 20…

Community News

Work continues at the Amulree Hall.
There had been queries regarding the work already done but after inspections... Read more

Repair Café - Bin it? No Way!!

Community News

November's Café saw 5 lamps mended. I think the nights are drawing in!!
See our Facebook page for photos.
... Read more

Dunkeld and Birnam Foodshare News

Community News

There will be a few changes at the Duchess Anne for the Christmas period.
The shelter will become the traditiona... Read more

2nd Perthshire Scout Group (Dunkeld and …

Community News

Scouting is getting going again in Dunkeld and Birnam!
We’re starting things off by relaunching a Scout Troop fo... Read more

News from Ngumbe School, Malawi

Community News

We are pleased to advise that the students at Ngumbe Community Day Secondary School in Blantyre, Malawi can now breat... Read more

News From Craigvinean Surgery

Community News

Our Doctors Surgery will be open as normal with telephone consultations with the GP in the first instance.
To he... Read more

Three Churches Charity Shop

Community News

High Street Dunkeld
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10-4
Late Night Opening: Friday 8th December, the c... Read more

Connect ... Linking Asheville, North Car…

Community News

Asheville NC connects with Royal School of Dunkeld
Doug Orr writes: Darcy Orr and I were delighted by our recen... Read more

Transitional Space: Exhibition

Community News

Saturday 20th January – Sunday 3rd March 2024 at Birnam Arts
Kyra Clegg, Su Grierson, Martine Foultier Pugh and ... Read more

Loch of the Lowes

Community News

This is the time of year when we want to be inside, cosy, sipping a cup of something and watching the birds on our fe... Read more

The Future of Community Communication – …

Community News

In 2024 The Bridge will be 50 years old! What does the next 50 years of communications look like for our community?Read more

Paths & Nature Action Group Update

Community News

The Group is now partnered with the Community Development Trust giving us banking and other support. We attended an D... Read more

Macmillan Cancer Support News

Community News

The official Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning was on Friday 29th September & the Highland Perthshire Fund... Read more

Dunkeld & Birnam Community Orchard -…

Community News

The good news is that once more we had a really enjoyable time at Big Apple Day on 23 September. The first focus of a... Read more

Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fa…

Community News

Dunkeld & Birnam Christmas Art & Crafts Fair takes place in The Drill Hall, The Cross Dunkeld on 4th and 5th ... Read more

Dunkeld & Birnam Community Fire Stat…

Community News

On Call Firefighters in Dunkeld & Birnam operate on a flexible basis and when available respond to emergency call... Read more

The Bridge Deliveries – Thanks For Your …

Community News

October saw the launch of a trial of a new way of distributing “The Bridge.” Thank you so much to our wonderful and g... Read more

Thank You - From Joan Cameron

Community News

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you for all the good wishes, many cards, beautiful flowers, ... Read more

Cycling Without Age Dunkeld Birnam

Community News

If you would like to know more about the trishaws their website is www.cyclingwithoutage.scot

Prayers for Peace

Community News

In the light of the terrible events in Israel and Gaza (and the continuing war in Ukraine) members of the local churc... Read more

Harvest Appeal

Community News

Back in September our congregation had a great Harvest Supper in the Duchess Anne. As well as being a social event it... Read more

Fellowship Group – ‘Exploring faith and …

Community News

Two groups meet fortnightly, on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings for Bible study,  discussion and prayer... Read more

Stay Safe This Bonfire Night

Community News

Bonfire Night, Sunday 5th November 2023.
Know the Firework Code.

December cheer with Just Singin'!

We have just completed four wonderful sessions with a very talented and fun tutor, Hannah Rarity. The group rallied to... Read more

Jack and the Beanstalk BIPS Panto

Thursday 30th November 1st 2nd December
Tickets from £5
A tartan-toting Fairy, a whip-cracking Baddie, a Princess, a King, and... Read more

Books from Local Authors

Molly Arbuthnott
Oscar the Ferry Cat
Oscar is an ordinary cat until, one day, his life is turned upside... Read more

Birnam Library

Come along to a Bookbug session at Birnam Library! Join us on Thursday mornings from 10.30am -11.00am for a session... Read more

A Return To The Nepal Himalaya

Following on from the phenomenal success of last year's event, Team Little Sherpa would love to welcome you back to... Read more

Dunkeld Young Archaeologist Club

Ages 8 - 16 years
Please get in touch if you are interested in joining.
Online Newsletter
Sign up for... Read more

Titles by Talented Locals - The Birnam Reader

Visit The Birnam Reader in Station Road, Birnam to view/purchase copies of the books or request a special signing.
Opening... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Safeguarding at Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure Hub

26-08-2022 Sport & Active

The Sports Hub and Tennis Club have been reviewing their safeguarding provisions, which is a vital part of having the... Read more

Dunkeld and Birnam Tennis Club

22-06-2022 Sport & Active

The Tennis Club is very grateful to have received a Griffin and Calliachar Micro Grant towards our children’s and junior... 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

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

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