Could you spare a couple of hours a week as a volunteer befriender?
We are looking for volunteer befrienders to build relationships with people living with the early stages of dementia in the Stirlingshire area. We match befrienders with people who have similar interests so they can be encouraged to pursue loved hobbies or supported so they can build the confidence they need to take up new hobbies. This might be visiting a garden centre, having a walk or even just having a coffee and chat in the person’s home for two hours per week (full training, ongoing support and expenses paid).
If you are interested, please contact Gisele at Town Break on (01786) 476797 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Town Break is a Registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SCO20526
Welcome to the Dunblane Medical Practice. Our aim is to provide the highest quality health care available under the NHS to all our patients with a well trained and motivated primary care health team. Through the website http://www.dunblanemedicalpractice.co.uk/ we hope to improve our services to all our patients and enable you to find the information required at the click of a mouse. You can download registration forms and change your name and address. You can find out information about medical conditions and diseases through our patient information leaflets as well as keep up to date with all the latest practice news and developments.
An innovative new Care Village is being built in the grounds of Stirling Community Hospital.
Community groups and members of the public are invited to explore how the indoor public spaces and green space at the care village could be used as a community resource.
The public were asked to come along and have a say at the Education Centre at Stirling Community Hospital on the 8th February between 12.30pm and 4pm.
More information on the Care Village can be found here.
Participants of the Dancesing classes held in Dunblane, Bridge of Allan, Killearn and Glasgow are the backing singers to a charity single fronted by Stirling's Greig Taylor. All proceeds of the single, which is a cover of Bruce Springsteen's rock classic "Dancing in the Dark", will be donated to the mental health charity SAMH.
Natalie Garry, owner and fitness coach at Dancesing, is keen to encourage good mental health through singing and dancing. Recent studies have shown that singing as part of a group can boost mental health.
Launched last month live at Oran Mor in Glasgow, the single can be downloaded on iTunes or Amazon now.
More info on the Dancing in the Dark Project can be found here.
Dancesing classes are held at the Victoria Hall during term time on Fridays at 10am. More info on the Dancesing website.
We teach evening and weekend classes from our bright, open studio in Dunblane.
Comprehensive courses covering all aspects of the art of jewellery making, suitable for both beginners and more experienced students who wish to refine their skills.
Location: CSSJ, Craft Central, Riverview, High Street, Dunblane FK15 0EE
Come to Dunblane to walk, to cycle or to wander about.
By Public Transport
This journey planner gives all travel options: Traveline Scotland website 0871 200 22 33 (24 hour)
By Rail
Dunblane is on the main railway line through Scotland and has regular direct services to Stirling (7 mins), Edinburgh (1hr), Glasgow (40mins), Gleneagles (15mins), Perth (30mins), Dundee (1 hour), Aberdeen and Inverness and via Stirling for Alloa. It is only 5hr 40mins from central London. Alternatively, the sleeper service enables a full 2 day relaxing weekend away. Cycles are carried free but usually need booking for long distance journeys.
The train is also convenient for local walking and cycling excursions to Bridge of Allan, Stirling, Alloa, many other stops between Edinburgh and Glasgow, and north to Gleneagles and Perth. The station booking office is manned Mon - Sat mornings only. Dunblane railway station is now fully accessible with lifts on the new footbridge.
National Rail Enquiries: 03457 48 49 50 National Rail website National Rail Enquiries Textphone (for customers with hearing impairments): 0845 60 50 600. You could also try Trainline.
The Strathallan Comunity Rail Partnership seeks to link the railway with the community. Here is their website
Taxis
See our Taxis Webpage
By Bus
- Citylink M8: Glasgow-Stirling-Dunblane-Perth-Dundee: use bus stop on Perth Road by/opposite police station. Bikes are carried free provided they are in an approved box or bag and that there is sufficient space in the luggage hold. See the Scottish Citylink website for further details.
- The Ember Electric bus runs between Glasgow and Dundee (Malmaison by train station) via Broxden/Perth. It comes through Dunblane (police station) and makes intermediate stops when booked online which makes it quick and efficient. A live online map shows the bus position. It takes bikes, wheelchairs and has an onboard toilet. People aged 5-21, over 60, or with disabilities get it free with a Scottish Bus pass.
- Local Buses: link Dunblane with towns and villages off the railway network – including Crieff, Doune, Callander, Stirling University, the Hillfoots and Fife. Many don’t run on Sundays and/or are infrequent so need planning.
- The Trossachs: There are demand responsive taxis at bus prices which need to be booked 24hrs in advance. Stirling Council website - Demand Responsive Transport
- Within Dunblane: Local bus C48 does a circuit from Argyle and Whitecross estates to the town centre shops and health centre 3 or 4 times a day. Live bus times can be viewed on the station plaza information board. Local Bus timetables: Bus Times website and Traveline Scotland.
By Road
Dunblane is just 6 miles north of Stirling at the end of the M9. Google Map
Airports
Three airports offer both domestic and international flights.
- Edinburgh : Edinburgh Airport is 8 miles west of Edinburgh on the Glasgow A8, 38 miles from Dunblane via M9. Trams and buses go between the airport and the city. The tram links with the train to/from Dunblane beside Edinburgh Park Station - buy your ticket at the tram machine.
- Glasgow : Glasgow Airport is 8 miles west of the city centre off the M8, junction 28, and 44 miles from Dunblane. There is a Shuttle bus (25 mins) to Glasgow Queen St station and then train (40 mins) to Dunblane. Airport taxis go to Glasgow City Centre.
- Prestwick : Prestwick International Airport is near Ayr and 67 miles from Dunblane. This airport offers free/ discounted train travel (50 min) to Glasgow Central station. From there it's a 6 min walk/free bus to Queen St station and then train (40 mins) to Dunblane.
By Cycle
Cycles are carried free on trains but usually need booking for long distance journeys. There is usually space for cycles on local off peak trains to extend day rides, and a folding bike provides the ultimate flexibility on buses too. Bikes are carried on Scottish Citylink services free of charge provided they are in an approved box or bag and that there is sufficient space in the luggage hold. See the Scottish Citylink website for further details. The Ember Electric bus runs between Glasgow and Dundee (Malmaison by train station) via Broxden/Perth with intermediate stops if booked and can accommodate 2 bikes in the luggage hold and 1 in the bus if not being used for a wheelchair.
Dunblane is an attractive day ride from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Fife using canals, old railway lines and rural roads; links with NCN 76 Round the Forth and just 12 miles from Lochs and Glens NCN 7. Dunblane is now linked with Stirling via NCN765 through Glen Road SSSI and on to Doune.; then take the Deanston back road to Callander. The quiet rural roads to Perth and Crieff make Dunblane particularly well connected in all directions, and in lovely scenic cycling country.