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 over and above routine sweeping and litter picking programmes. A one-off budget of £200,000 has allowed for the extended employment of summer seasonal employees to undertake the programme of work, which has been agreed following discussions with local community councils and will continue until January 2026 at the earliest.
The council's land services team have already undertaken work this month in Braehead and Stirling city centre, where more than 19 tonnes of rubbish, vegetation and debris have been collected and cleared. This week (27 October) the focus will turn to Doune, Killearn and Dunblane.
Other communities to benefit in the coming weeks include Cornton, Cowie, Raploch, Fallin, Plean, Borestone/Cultenhove, Hillpark and Broomridge.
Rural footways will also be addressed in communities such as Brig o' Turk, Doune and Dunblane.
A full list of the programme and exact locations for the deep clean operation can be found at: www.stirling.gov.uk/cleanerstreets
Stirling Council wants neighbourhoods to be clean and welcoming. The deep cleans provide an added value element to the scheduled street cleaning service and helps to reassure residents about the quality of their local environment, building even greater pride in communities. Local residents and community volunteers can also play their part by joining a community clean up in their area, with kits and equipment provided free of charge for residents who would like to arrange a clean-up. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details. Please also email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to detail the areas you think need attention. Unfortunately, we cannot reply individually to each email, but all requests will be collected and considered.
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.
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.
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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Dementia Friendly Dunblane is looking for volunteers to help at their Friday sessions and for volunteer drivers for their Wednesday and Friday sessions.
Would you like to make a difference to people living with Dementia? Do you like fun, laughter and cake? Then give them a call to discuss their current volunteer roles.
