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https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5317980/the-bank-dunblane-renovation-progress/https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/5317980/the-bank-dunblane-renovation-progress/ The Courier has paid a visit to the bank and reports on progress made. The picture is the architect's impression of the hospitality area when complete. A drop in event to update on progress. is being hosted on the 29th at 4pm at the Golf Club.
ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON A9 KINBUCK TO GREENLOANING NORTHBOUND, BEGINS MONDAY 25TH AUGUST
Amey is undertaking road safety improvements on the A9 Kinbuck to Greenloaning northbound, from Monday 25th to Wednesday 27th August.The £45,000 worth of improvements, which Amey is carrying out on behalf of Transport Scotland, includes re lining and stud renewals, improving line visibility for over 29,450 daily road users.
Work will take place overnight, Monday to Fridays between 7.30pm and 6.30am.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists, the essential maintenance will be carried out under overnight road closures.
For diversions, traffic wishing to travel northbound on the A9 will be diverted off at the Stockbridge northbound off slip to Doune via the A820, onto the A84 west bound to Lochearnhead, turning off at the A85 east bound.Traffic will then follow the A85 for Creiff to turn onto the A822 and turn onto the A823 to Gleneagles to resume travel northbound via the A9 Gleneagles on slip.Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
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Restricted Parking on Perth Road on 30/31 August
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (B8033, Perth Road, Dunblane) (Temporary Restriction on Waiting) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 8-8-25.
The ORDER will suspend existing parking and restrict it to rail replacement buses:-
B8033, Perth Road In the parking layby on the north west side of Perth Road from a point approximately 40 metres or thereby from the junction of St Blanes Road, in a north westerly direction, for a distance of approximately 40 metres or thereby, and
B8033, Perth Road In the parking layby opposite the Police Station on the south east side of Perth Road from its most northerly point for a distance of approximately 40 metres or thereby from 0001 hours until 2359 hours on 30 and 31-8-25 during works at Dunblane Railway Station.
A COPY of the Order, may be requested by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
Ramoyle to be closed on 27 August
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Ramoyle, Dunblane) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 8-8-25.
This Order will close:
Ramoyle From its junction with Perth Road to its junction with Laighill Place from 0930 hours until 1800 hours on 27-8-25 to facilitate public utility works. Access for emergency services will be maintained
Alternative Routes: via Ramoyle, Braeport, Kirk Street, The Cross, High Street, Perth Road and vice versa
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
Stirling Council is proposing two new pedestrian crossings for Dunblane and is seeking feedback by the 22nd August. The first is a zebra crossing to go in across Doune Road just downhill from the junction with Wallace Road. The second was requested by the community to cross Springfield Terrace at the opposite end of "Tesco's" car park from the present zebra crossing. Utility considerations prevent the installation of a zebra crossing here so an uncontrolled crossing is proposed instead - a narrowing of the road with ramps and road markings.
Former Dunblane Primary teacher Gwen Mayor has been named as one of the latest recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem - created to recognise those who have died in the line of duty.
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NOW OPEN: Braes o’ Doune Windfarm Grants 2025 for community groups in Dunblane, Ashfield or Kinbuck
Applications must be received by Friday 12th September
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Sustainable Mobility Strategy and Travel Demand Survey
Transport is a key priority within Stirling Council's Climate and Nature Emergency Plan. The Sustainable Mobility Strategy (SMS) sets out bold but realistic proposals to meet transport emissions reduction targets.
As part of work to develop the SMS, SC want to know about your journeys in our council area. This will help to improve accessibility to all corners of Stirling.
To provide feedback on the SMS, and to take part in the Travel Demand survey, please click here.
Telecommunication Works 16.06.2025
Circet/Openreach have applied and received acceptance from Stirling City Council to close the road at high Street, Dunblane for one day's work, to limit the effect of businesses in Dunblane high street we are going to carry out the works from 6pm at night of the 16th to 6am on the 17th.
We are letter dropping all the businesses tomorrow (Tuesdays 10.06) also Circet Traffic management have erected early warning signs in and round the road effected.
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As construction nears completion, FEL Scotland is working in collaboration with Stirling Council to gather feedback on new infrastructure developments as part of the Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project. To complete the survey, please click this link: https://forms.office.com/e/s4hZytEzTr.
We want to hear from local communities, businesses, and organisations about their experiences with these new routes. Your insights will help shape future improvements and ensure the infrastructure meets the needs of those who use it.
Your feedback is invaluable.
The Trustees of Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library, were delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent to the Leighton Library on the morning of Friday 30 May.
Accompanied by the Lord Lieutenant of Stirling and Falkirk, Colonel Charles Wallace (recently appointed by His Majesty King Charles III), The Duke of Kent was greeted at the foot of the Leighton Library’s distinctive external stair by Rev. Colin C Renwick, Chair of the Leighton Library Trustees.
Introductions followed to fellow Trustees Sir James Campbell (a descendant of one of the original hereditary Trustees), Gordon Willis (who catalogued the Leighton Library), Dan Gunn OBE (who is also a member of the Executive Group and manages the extensive group of volunteers), and Chris Onslow (Honorary Treasurer, and Honorary Secretary to the Trustees and members of the Executive Group).
Within the Leighton Library itself, His Royal Highness met Alastair MacDonald (member of the Executive Group who had lead role in the recent £400,000 restoration of the Leighton Library building), Dr Celia Aitken (member of the Executive Group with responsibility for sales, events fund-raising and online store), and Malcolm Wilson (who leads the Leighton Library Undercroft subgroup, and Education Subgroup, and manages the Leighton Library website and social media).
Alastair MacDonald provided The Duke of Kent with an engaging introduction to the life of Robert Leighton and to the history of the Leighton Library, built from the bequest of Robert Leighton, who had been Principal of Edinburgh University, Bishop of Dunblane, and then Archbishop of Glasgow, in the turbulent times of seventeenth century Scotland.
Gordon Willis shared about some specific books from the collection, from the Leighton Library’s smallest book (The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis), to the most expensive purchase by Robert Leighton, the multi-volume Polyglot Bible, in which the Duke of Kent showed great interest.
Celia Aitken presented His Royal Highness with a gift from the Leighton Library of coasters featuring images of maps from the Leighton Library’s 1776 First Edition of The American Atlas, along with a card featuring a painting by Trustee Gordon Willis. His Royal Highness then signed the visitor book, adding the words “Deeply fascinating!”
As he departed, The Duke of Kent remarked on the impressive efforts to maintain and restore such a historic treasure. The Trustees expressed their gratitude for The Duke's visit, which they believe will help raise awareness and support for the library's ongoing preservation efforts, and inspire more visitors to explore the library's unique offerings. The Duke's visit was a memorable occasion, celebrating the library's enduring legacy and its contributions to the community.
Newton Crescent
Footway upgrading works
30-6-25 until 8-8-25
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Newton Crescent, Dunblane) (Temporary Prohibition of
Traffic and Suspension of Parking) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as
amended) on 6-6-25.
This Order will close and suspend the parking on:-
Newton Crescent From its junction with Ochiltree to its junction with Leighton Avenue
from 0800 hours until 1730 hours from 30-6-25 until 8-8-25 to
facilitate footway upgrading works.
Emergency service access will be maintained
Alternative Routes: via Ochiltree, Newton Crescent and vice versa.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
Old Doune Road
Footway upgrading works
30-6-25 until 8-8-25
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Old Doune Road, Dunblane) (Temporary Prohibition of
Traffic and Suspension of Parking) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as
amended) on 6-6-25.
This Order will close and suspend the parking on:-
Old Doune Road From its junction with Albert Street to its junction with Wallace Road
from 0800 hours until 1730 hours from 30-6-25 until 8-8-25 to
facilitate footway upgrading works.
Emergency service access will be maintained
Alternative Routes: via Wallace Road, Doune Road, Springfield Terrace, Old Doune
Road and vice versa.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
A group of young people at Dunblane High School have been selected to compete in a prestigious international Lego robotics final in the United States this month.
S4 pupils, Evan Baird, Forbes Little, Lucas Whitworth and Ben Smith, will represent Scotland against teams from across the world at the First Lego League World Robotics International competition in Massachusetts between 13-15th June.
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