Dunblane Chamber Orchestra gave its first concert in June 2008 in Dunblane Cathedral Hall. Although this concert was for string orchestra only, at the second concert, in November 2008, the woodwind section - flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns - was added, to make up a full chamber orchestra. Trumpets and timpani also generally join us for the pieces we choose to perform.

The orchestra has a different soloist at every concert, sometimes from within the orchestra itself, but more often an invited performer. We have had two concerts performed in collaboration with the Strathcarron Singers , and several concerts featuring double concertos.

The usual venue for the DCO is the Victoria Hall, but Dunblane High School has proved invaluable when staging is required for the choir, and the Queen Victoria School Chapel has also often been our venue, in particular when we need a good piano. Only once have we performed in Dunblane Cathedral, and that was when we played the Poulenc Organ Concerto with the Cathedral organist, Kevin Duggan.

We have had three different conductors over the years - Alistair Warwick, Mark Wilson, and then until very recently, Robert Baxter - all of whom have contributed their unique talent to mould the orchestra into its present form. In the last two concerts, we have welcomed Steve King as our conductor. We have also had various leaders - Hilary Dalby, Lois Stewart and for at least a decade, Carolyn Sparey - who take a considerable responsibility for guiding the players.

Since 2015, our concerts have supported various charities, most regularly Strathcarron Hospice, although we have also donated to Help for Heroes,  Direct Link, and the Uphill Trust, as well as Syrian and Ukranian refugees, among others.

Funding for our concerts comes from ticket money, player subscriptions, and occasional sponsorship.

We have recently involved the community more directly, in our extremely successful Community Play Days (2019, 2022 and 2023), at which the adult applicants are given the opportunity to play in an orchestra with help and guidance from members of the DCO. We are grateful to the Co-op for their generous funding for this exciting venture.

Unwind after a day's sightseeing with a single-malt whisky or an after-dinner liqueur in the stylish Cocktail Bar at the DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro hotel. Curl up in one of our comfortable sofas and savour panoramic views of this top quality Scottish hotel's stunning surroundings.

The Kailyard by Nick Nairn showcases the style and essence of one of Scotland´s most renowned chefs in the beautiful surroundings of the DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro. It holds true to Nick´s philosophy on food; simple but stunning dishes, created with passion and served with total attention to detail in an environment that's both stylish and welcoming. So come along and try our fantastic new menus for yourself.

Mr Singh welcomes you to The India Gate! A new benchmark in Indian Cuisine in the Stirling area has been reached! The Indian Gate' is a celebration of over 20 years of serving the finest Indian food to curry lovers in the Stirling area. Discover why Mr Singh's Indian Cottage and it's sister restaurant The Indian Brasserie are the preferred choice of quality and value conscious Indian food enthusiasts. We look forward to welcoming you!

Bridge of Allan and Dunblane Rotary Club is a Voluntary Service Club, was formed in 1973 and has around 35 members.  We cover the communities of Dunblane and Bridge of Allan. We are a friendly club open to all who wish to socialise and vounteer as a group and give something back to the local community. We meet every Thursday  at the Westlands Hotel, Dunblane.

At the Lesser Hall of the Victoria Halls, Sunday Nights, 7:30-10:00 pm.

We perform songs, tunes, recitations and stories in a friendly and informal setting (no stage or paid guests), and generally have a laugh. Everyone is very welcome whether a performer or a 'listener'. There is no bar, so BYOB. We sometimes put on special events, too. Admission Free (though we may ask for a donation).

The Dunblane Fling is our annual festival of music, culture and family fun.
It happens on the last weekend in May.  For some Fling history, read on ...

We are a local charity providing a food shopping and delivery service to older people.  We cover the entire Stirling Council area but have a strong Dunblane customer base.  You may have seen our vans out delivering to our Dunblane customers on a Thursday. The service is wholly provided by good-hearted local volunteers which includes; shoppers, helpers and delivery people. 

The Food Train is a charity that provides a vital grocery delivery service for older people who struggle to do their own shopping which may be due to frailty, ill health or disability. In Stirling alone there are over 50 volunteers who put in 15,000 volunteering hours each year. Food Train currently offer customers the shopping service at Morrisons ,Sainsburys and Waitrose.If you are an older person living in Stirling or the surrounding area and need help with your shopping, call the Food Train on (01786) 450536.  If you would like to volunteer please call or email.