Stirling Council Chief Exec to Join Community Council Meeting 4/3/26
The Chief Executive of Stirling Council, Brian Roberts will be joining the Community Council meeting this month. This will be at 7pm in the library and the agenda is attached. All are welcome to attend.
Dunblane Development Trust - Open Evening 2nd March 7pm
Here at the Dunblane Development Trust, we are always keen to continuestrengthening relationships with local organisations, traders, andcommunity leaders, and to explore how we might collaborate more closelyfor the benefit of Dunblane. With that in mind, I would be delighted toinvite you to our Volunteer Open Evening on Monday 2nd...
New Zebra Crossing at Tesco Car Park Pedestrian Entrance
Works to install the raised table crossing will commence on Monday the 2nd of March and are expected to be completed by Friday the 13th of March.The priority for these works will be the installation of the raised table crossing in the vicinity of the existing pedestrian access to Springfield Car Park and...
Construction of Zebra Crossing on Doune Rd - 16 Feb/ 1 Mar
Works to install a zebra crossing on Doune Road, Dunblane are scheduled to be undertaken between the 16th of February and the 1st of March 2026. The works are to be undertaken using two-way traffic lights and access to properties and pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the works. Nikki Slack,...
No Changes Planned for Keir Roundabout
Please see the response attached to Mark Ruskell's queries about the Keir Roundabout.
Lord Provost Rosie Meets William & Kate at the Peak
Lord Provost Rosemary Fraser was among those to welcome The Prince andPrincess of Wales to Stirling yesterday (21 Jan) for a visit thatcelebrated the area's sport, creativity and community spirit. The Prince and Princess, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay inScotland, started their tour at the National Curling...
Council’s 'Big Conversation' budget gap survey
Residents are being urged to have their say on proposals to help address Stirling Council’s estimated £12.25 million budget shortfall next year (2026-27). A new survey has been launched that sets out potential ways for the council to raise more income, make savings and deliver services differently.The consultation continues the council’s Big Conversation with...
Gwen Mayor Trust project grants
The Gwen Mayor Trust, a charity established in memory of Dunblane Primary School teacher Gwen Mayor, has announced the nursery and primary school arts, sports, culture and community projects it is providing funding support for this year. The charity was established by, and is administered by, the EIS and has...
CROMLIX CLOSES ITS DOORS FOR LATEST UPGRADE
Cromlix, the five-star country house hotel in Kinbuck owned by Andy and Kim Murray, will be closing this January for major building work. From 4th January 2026, the hotel will be shutting its doors as the next phase of construction continues until May 2026. The hotel is adding two new...
Formation of 400kV substation at Shindour Feddal Hill Wood Braco
The Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997 as amended by Planning etc (Scotland) Act 2006 RE: Formation of 400kV substation comprising erection of control building, engineering operations, formation of hardstanding, access track, temporary laydown/work compound areas and drainage, installation of plant and machinery, alterations to existing track and associated...
Festive Bin Collections
Households and businesses across the Stirling area will have temporary adjustments to their waste and recycling collection schedules over the festive period. Residents are also being encouraged to recycle and re-use at a time of the year when there is typically increased waste and recycling produced at home. There will be no waste and...
Santa's Sleigh Routes
Santa's Sleigh is coming to a street near you! 8th-12th December. See Scout Group's Facebook page for the route each evening.
5 Star Dunblane Primary School Nursery Inspection
Staff and children at Dunblane Primary School Nursery are celebratingafter receiving high praise during a recent visit from the CareInspectorate.Following a visit from the national regulator in September, the Nurseryhas been commended for its staff, leadership, setting and standard ofplay, care and learning, receiving ratings of 5 ('Very Good') across...
Another Great Extravaganza
https://www.facebook.com/p/Dunblane-Christmas-Extravaganza-100095422216366/
New Partnership to Tackle Underage Drinking in Dunblane
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/new-partnership-aims-tackle-underage-36249033
Dunblane Gets New Evening Train Services
The changes will start with the new timetable on 14th December. Additional evening services will operate between Edinburgh Waverley and Dunblane, providing, for the first time, two trains per hour Monday to Saturday, calling at all stations. https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/changes-our-timetables
Lord Provost Rosie Switches on the Lights
Saturday (15 November) featured a day of Christmas themed family funtopped with an appearance from Santa and Mrs Claus who joined new LordProvost Rosemary Fraser as they switched on the lights from the roundelat King Street. This came after a parade led by the City of Stirling Pipe Band, theStirling...
Should Dunblane Be Doing A Lot More for the Murrays?
Judy Murray expressed sadness about Dunblane's failure to get behind her £20m world class tennis centre in an article in the Sun.
Read Dunblane's Local Place Plan
Dunblane's Local Place Plan was submitted to Stirling Council's planning service on 31 October 2025. READ THE LPP HERE The Chair of the Community Council, Anna Jarchow-MacDonald, received this email from the Council's planners Dear Anna I am pleased to confirm receipt of Dunblane's LPP - thank you. Congratulations...
Stirling Council elects Rosie Fraser
Local woman, Rosie Fraser, has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Stirling. Rosie raised her family in Dunblane and is know to many as the person who set up Weigh Ahead in Dunblane's High Street. She sits as a Councillor for the Forth & Endrick Ward in the rural...
Deep Clean for Dunblane Streets
Investment in community deep cleans across Stirling Targeted deep cleans of neighbourhoods across Stirling are taking place throughout the autumn and winter months to help improve the living environment for local residents. Focused teams are carrying out a thorough removal of weeds, litter, dog fouling, dumped items, graffiti and vegetation...
Ember E8 (Glasgow to Inverness) Comes to Dunblane
Details from the company are below : https://www.ember.to/news/#new-glasgow-to-inverness-service-7-Oct-2025
Hydro to Reopen as Apex Dunblane Hydro on 28 November
Promotional video about Dunblane : https://www.apexhotels.co.uk/destinations/dunblane/ Article about the upgrade : https://www.insider.co.uk/news/dunblane-hydro-set-reopen-apex-36019974
Transport Scotland on Monitoring Safety at Keir Roundabout
Read the letter from Transport Scotland
NHS Forth Valley’s Population Health & Care Strategy
NHS Forth Valley’s Population Health & Care Strategy 2025 – 2035 sets out a bold vision to improve the health and wellbeing...
Glassingall Estate For Sale
https://search.savills.com/property-detail/gbedrseds250104 According to the spec, this offers : Exciting prospect of building on the site of a demolished country house.
Proposed Local Place Plan - End of Information Period 24/10/25
"This is the Proposed Local Place Plan for Dunblane. The end of theInformation Notice period is 24th October 2025."
Roadworks at Keir Roundabout start 28th Oct
ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE ON A9 AT KEIR ROUNDABOUT NEAR DUNBLANE BEGINS ON FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER Plan your journey, if possible change...
Final Chance to Input to Place Plan for Dunblane
The final draft of the Local Place Plan (a plan for the Community of Dunblane) is now available for comment. ...
Community Council secures new play equipment in Braemar Park
Dunblane Community Council secures new play equipment Children in Dunblane are enjoying the benefits of new play equipment thanks to...
New Local Plan for Dunblane Drafted for Comments
There was a meeting in the library on 9th Sept to review the local place plan produced following community workshops. ...
New Wheelie Bins for Glass
Stirling Council is to introduce purple wheelie bins for glass and bottles. This is due to the number of refuse...
Andy Murray is Patron of Dunblane Centre
https://pa.media/blogs/pa-editors-picks/andy-murray-announced-as-patron-of-charity-set-up-after-dunblane-massacre/
Bank Progressing at Pace
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...
A9 Northbound to close overnight from 25 to 27 August
ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON A9 KINBUCK TO GREENLOANING NORTHBOUND, BEGINS MONDAY 25TH AUGUST Amey is undertaking road safety improvements on...
More August Roadworks in Ramoyle & Perth Road
Restricted Parking on Perth Road on 30/31 August The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (B8033, Perth Road, Dunblane) (Temporary Restriction...
New Zebra Crossing Proposals
Stirling Council is proposing two new pedestrian crossings for Dunblane and is seeking feedback by the 22nd August. The first...
August Roadworks in Claredon Place, Kilbryde Crescent, Argyle Way & Perth Road
Read about the planned roadworks
Gwen Mayor honoured
Former Dunblane Primary teacher Gwen Mayor has been named as one of the latest recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem -...
Windfarm Grants 2025
NOW OPEN: Braes o’ Doune Windfarm Grants 2025 for community groups in Dunblane, Ashfield or Kinbuck Applications must be received...
Sustainable Transport System : Have Your Say
Sustainable Mobility Strategy and Travel Demand Survey Transport is a key priority within Stirling Council's Climate and Nature Emergency Plan....