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Community Council News and Minutes
This page contains minutes and other items of interest from the Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council, from January ... Read more
Heartland FM on the Move
It’s been another busy month here at Heartland FM and although this has meant we haven’t had much time to enjoy the g... Read more
NTS Nature Nippers under 5s club
We will meet outside the Duchess Anne at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of the month May-October and will be based in... Read more
Summer events with the National Trust fo…
After what felt like a very long winter we have been blessed with amazing weather this past couple of months.
Th... Read more
Community Council Matters
Correspondence with the Community Council can be made through email: dbcc.chair@icloud.com or: dunkeldcommunitycounci... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Horticultural Socie…
ANNUAL SHOW Sponsored by David Lindsay Self Storage to be held at The Birnam Institute on Saturday 18th August 2018 <... Read more
Corbenic Camphill Community
Corbenic is a Camphill Community, in which individuals with a variety of social, emotional, intellectual and learning... Read more
Volunteer Bus Driver Required
The residents of Servite House in Dunkeld would be very appreciative if someone would be willing to take them on outi... Read more
Co-working Dunkeld
A small group are us are exploring the viability of setting up a co-working space in Lagmhor – the Old Doctors Surger... Read more
3 Churches Charity Shop
High Street Dunkeld, open six days a week, Mon to Sat 10am - 4pm
Good quality donations gratefully received at t... 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
St Mary’s Antiques Morning
Following the success of last years event Lyon and Turnball have agreed to return to St Mary’s Church on Saturday Sep... Read more
Asheville Exchange
The Rev. Dr. Steve Runholt, minister of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church in Asheville, North Carolina, will be takin... Read more
Songs & Silence
Over the summer in the Cathedral there is a series of services called ‘Songs & Silence’ – times of prayer and med... 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
Christian Aid 2018
Sally Foster-Fulton, head of Christian Aid Scotland, has published this ‘thank you’ note on Christian Aid’s website:<... Read more
Summer at Loch of the Lowes
Perthshire enjoyed a wonderfully warm Spring but, while we hope this will continue, we could be doing with some rain ... Read more
Tick Awareness, Don’t Worry But Be Aware
When walking in the countryside at this time of year it is highly likely that you will encounter ticks.
Ticks a... Read more
News from The Field
Harvesting and selling from our stalls soon!
What a wonderful spell of weather we had during May and beginning o... Read more
Kings Seat Community Archaeology Project
This fascinating project is a new venture in partnership between Dunkeld and Birnam Historical Society, Perth and Kin... Read more
Water Saving Tip
Use a watering can instead of a hosepipe in the garden.
A hosepipe can use enough water to fill two 10 litre wat... Read more
Get ready for Unplugged - First week of …
Dunkeld & Birnam UnPlugged started with Live Earth Birnam (2015) celebrating climate action across the community... 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
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
The Archaeologists Return: Dig Deeper in…
With so many incredible discoveries made during last September’s excavations, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and Du... 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
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom
The Constitution of Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom states that our first objective is “to improve the appearance and env... 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
Artists & Makers Market
Dunkeld Craft Collective Artists & Makers Market, last Saturday of the month.
... Read moreDunkeld And Birnam Probus Club - New Mem…
We have an active 26 year old Probus Club here in Dunkeld and Birnam and ... 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
Santa Day Committee Update
Following a successful AGM on 8th February 2018, a new management committee was elected for the Dunkeld & Birnam ... 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
Heritage Walks
You will have seen blue plaques going up in Dunkeld and Birnam over the past few months and these are linked with two... Read more
Girlguiding Dunkeld – Join Us
Did you like the report of the Guides’ and Senior Section’s trip to Switzerland? Would you be prepared to support the... Read more
Exciting Plans for Dunkeld Guide Hall
Tucked away behind the school the Guide Hall in Dunkeld has been home to the Girlguiding movement since the 1930s. ... Read more
Happy 4th Birthday to CAP Highland Perth…
For four years, the Christians Against Poverty Highland Perthshire Debt Centre has been supporting local people to ma... Read more
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