Editorial

29-01-2019 Regular Columns

Spring is in the air in Dunkeld and Birnam despite the polar vortex having split. There’s a lovely article from... Read more

Thought for the Month

29-01-2019 Regular Columns

February 1st is St Brigid’s Day. According to various rather dubious sources St Brigid was born c 450, an illegitimate... Read more

Notes from a Councillor

29-01-2019 Regular Columns

It seem like no time since I was rushing around in the frenetic activity of Christmas preparations and I am... Read more

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

Community Council Matters

Community News

Correspondence with the Community Council can be made through email: dbcc.chair@icloud.com or: dunkeldcommunitycounci... Read more

The Big Bandana Bake

Community News

The Big Bandana Bake is to be held again this year on Friday the 22nd of March at the Duchess Ann. The Brain Tumour C... Read more

Pitlochry Flower Club

Community News

The March meeting of the Club will be on Wednesday 20th March in the Pitlochry Hydro Hotel. Our Annual Lunch will be ... Read more

Birnam Post Office & Chattan Tea Roo…

Community News

Save The Date - FRIDAY 5TH APRIL
In memory of Post Mistress Anne Steedman Event to include; River Walk with Afte... Read more

Seminar for Charity Trustees

Community News

7.00 p.m., Wednesday 24th April 2019, Perth
Our Annual Seminar for Charity Trustees and Charity Managers will be... Read more

Spanish Conversation Group Starting Soon…

Community News

Practise for holidays or just for fun!
Qualified language teacher.
All levels welcome.
Please call 077... Read more

Support Choices

Community News

Support Choices is a project that helps people living in rural Perthshire to get the social care and support they nee... Read more

4x4 Adventure Trek Day With Land Rover E…

Community News

Land Rover Experience Scotland is giving 4x4 vehicle owners the chance to take their cars out into the hills of Highl... Read more

Highland Fling Bungee Jump for Parkinson…

Community News

Saturday 1 June 2019
Killiecrankie
Imagine not being able to move, sleep, or smile. Feeling anxious or depr... Read more

Spring Fayre in Bankfoot

Community News

Our annual Bankfoot Church Centre Spring Fayre will take place on Saturday 6th April 2019.
Doors open at 10.30 a... Read more

Amulree WI Coffee Morning

Community News

Saturday 30th March
from 10.30am
All Welcome
Amulree Hall

Royal British Legion Whist Dates 2019

Community News

14 March, 28 March.

Dunkeld and Birnam Community Co-working …

Community News

Come and join us working in a warm, friendly space in Dunkeld.
From £5 for a morning or afternoon.
We are... Read more

Messy Church

Community News

Next Messy Church Meeting:
24th March
Duchess Anne
3.45pm – 5.30pm
Messy Church is for young fami... Read more

Congregational AGM

Community News

The Annual General Meeting of the Church of Scotland congregation will be in the Duchess Anne on April 2nd. at 7.30pm... Read more

Men's Breakfast

Community News

Every second Wednesday a group of men meets in the Chanonry to start the day with a cooked breakfast together, discus... Read more

Ceilidh for Corbenic

Community News

In this Community we are so blessed by the presence of the Corbenic community.
So often, admiration is expresse... Read more

Mission and Education Group

Community News

The Church of Scotland congregation has a small group of folk who plan various events for the congregation and wider ... Read more

Youth Group

Community News

Two groups meet on Thursdays - the younger group is for Primary 7 and 1st. year and the older group is for 2nd & ... Read more

House Group

Community News

Once a fortnight, on Tuesdays, a fellowship group meets in the Chanonry. We start the evening at 6pm. with a light me... Read more

GrowBiz - Enterprising Rural Perthshire …

Community News

Tourism is everyone's business in Perthshire, both for those of us who live and work here, and for visitors to the ar... Read more

News From Craigvinean Surgery

Community News

Regular update from Craigvinean Surgery.

Stanley Hill Tree Works

Community News

As we mentioned in the February Bridge Article, Stanley Hill’s recent footpath works are part of bigger plans to enha... Read more

Artists & Makers Market

Community News

Dunkeld Craft Collective Artists & Makers Market, last Saturday of the month from March to August.

Birnam Reader - An Evening of Words, Que…

Community News

Friday 8th March 2019 at 7pm

Dunkeld and Birnam Water Saving Challeng…

Community News

You’re almost halfway to your target of saving 1,000,000 litres of water! Look out for some more events planned in Du... Read more

Birnam Library – Quiz Night

Community News

At the library this month as well as our range of regular services and activities on offer we have a special family-f... Read more

March at Loch of the Lowes

Community News

March marks the start of our summer opening hours at Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre - 7 days a week (10.30am-5pm). ... Read more

Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom 25 years of …

Community News

Do we stop in Winter – not likely – here’s what we’ve been up to!
Torwood Park – We have spread three tons of f... Read more

GIEN A HAUND - Help for Older People

Community News

Winter looks like it’s about to put in a belated appearance. Frosty mornings, snow forecast. Great for sledging. Not ... Read more

Dunkeld & Birnam Horticultural Socie…

Community News

Thursday 21st February at 7.30.
"Methods of propagation used at Cluny House Gardens". A great treat to hear Joh... Read more

Wednesday Afternoon Club

Community News

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

Thank You Co-Op Local Community Fund

Community News

The 3 Churches Charity Shop has received over £1,474 from The Co-op Local Community Fund for 2018.
Jeraldine Pr... Read more

The 3 Churches Charity Big Autumn Sale

Community News

Wishing a Happy Christmas to all our Customers
AND
To all those who donate items throughout the year
T... Read more

Foodbank

Community News

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…

Community News

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

Climate Café

Community News

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

Community News

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…

Community News

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

Community News

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

Community News

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…

Community News

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

Balsam Pullers Making A Difference

Community News

Dunkeld and Birnam Balsam Pullers 
The Monday morning group have been pulling this non-native invasive pla... Read more

Dunkeld & Birnam UnPlugged 2018

Community News

Get ready for Unplugged 2018, 2nd – 9th September 2018!
Click here to visit the Dunkeld & Birnam Unplugged w... Read more

Tools With A Mission

Community News

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

Community News

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

Community 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

Community News

Volunteers who have been “making it happen” in the Dunkeld area were celebrated at an volunteer appreciation evening ... Read more

Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fair

The Dunkeld & Birnam Spring Art & Crafts Fair takes place in The Drill Hall, The Cross on 6th and... 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

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

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