Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1618 edition of "Thomae Bradwardini archiepiscopi olim cantuariensis" edited by English scholar & mathematician Sir Henry Savile who died #OnThisDay 1622. He endowed Savilian chairs of Astronomy & Geometry at Oxford University

Volunteer Opportunity: Fundraising Volunteer for Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library Leighton Library is seeking Volunteer Fundraising Lead to help secure long-term future of Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library Find out more: www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/news/volunte...

#OnThisDay 1683 Robert Leighton wrote his will, founding Leighton Library, Scotland’s oldest purpose-built independent library: “Only my books I leave & bequeath to the Cathedrall of Dunblane in Scotland to remaine there for the use of the clergie of that diocess.”

#OnThisDay 1863 Geneva citizens founded International Committee for Relief to Wounded, later known as International Committee of Red Cross. During World War II, Dunblane Doll's House was made for, & toured around the country for, the Red Cross to raise funds for Prisoners of War

#OnThisDay 1972 pioneering Scottish documentary film maker, John Grierson (father of British & Canadian documentary film, coined term "documentary") died. He was born in Deanston, originally Dean’s Town after Walter Drummond, in 1500 as Dean of Dunblane Cathedral, acquired lands

For #ValentinesDay - one-time famous Dunblane love song "Jessie the Flower of Dunblane" first appeared in print in 1808, hit for a century, one of Scotland's best known love songs, by Paisley weaver poet Robert Tannahill, who’d worked in Dunblane, about Jessie Duncan

Portrait Dolls Workshop - at Dunblane High Street Central Scotland School of Craft - Sat 16 & Sun 17 May. Booking: scottishcraftschool.com/product/port...

Beginners Tapestry Weaving class at Dunblane High Street Central Scotland School if Craft - Sat 21 & Sun 22 March. Booking: scottishcraftschool.com/product/begi...

Beginners Knitting - Weekly Class at Dunblane High Street’s Central Scotland School of Craft - Tuesdays, 3 - 24 March, 1pm - 4pm. Booking: scottishcraftschool.com/product/knit...

Dunblane Bike Club Season Opener is on 29 Mar. Summer timetable with rides happening 6 days a week: Tue - Women's Ride Wed - Club Night Thu - 6am Hustle Fri - Pedal, Patter & Pint Sat - Gravel/Off-Road Sun - Social Club Ride Information & how to join: www.dunblanebikeclub.co.uk

Dunblane Library is animal drawing art class on Wed 18 Feb drawing wild deer, learning how to capture animal anatomy and different textures with ink and pencils Beginner-friendly, suitable for adults & 12+ Register via link: forms.gle/PcQR8wSP5fbw...

Old Tour #Scotland #Ancestry Travel Visit #Genealogy #Scottish Family #History Blog #photography of Queen Victoria School in Dunblane. This school was originally proposed to Queen Victoria as a memorial to the Scottish dead of the Boer Wars tour-scotland-photographs.blogspot.com/2014/10/old-...

#OnThisDay 1739 world’s oldest magazine still in publication, The Scots Magazine, was first published. In Dec 1982 issue author David Angus makes well-researched case for Dunblane being basis for fictional town in novel by George Douglas Brown "The House with the Green Shutters"

Really excited for the launch of our exhibition at the Weigh Ahead Gallery in Dunblane. Runs from 14th Feb to 28 March. If you are in the area then pop in and see what Tom, Anna and myself have been up to. We’d love to see you there. #printmakers #originalprints #handpulled #stirling #dunblane

☔️ It’s #UmbrellaDay today so here’s a magnificent oil painting in Dunblane Museum by artist Archibald David Reid from about 1880, depicting lots of people carrying umbrellas in front of Dunblane Cathedral #NationalUmbrellaDay Dunblane Museum will reopen on 1 April

#OnThisDay 1649 William Carstares was born. He is represented in Dunblane Cathedral as final figure on pulpit. His closeness to William of Orange led to him successfully leading Church of Scotland to have presbyterian form of government

William Carstares is represented in Dunblane Cathedral as final figure on the pulpit. He was an influential diplomat and statesman in political and ecclesiastical affairs. He convinced the king to accept the Presbyterian settlement in Scotland

☕️ 💬 All are welcome to drop in for a friendly cuppa and a chat in The Well in Dunblane Cathedral Hall, normally open Monday-Friday 10.30am-12.30pm for coffees and teas

All are welcome to Café at The Well in Dunblane Cathedral Hall on Wednesday 11 February 12.30pm-2pm Homemade Soup, Desserts, Tea & Coffee By Donation landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4184...

Dunblane Centre February School Break activities

Dunblane Cathedral Arts Guild “Pilgrim’s Path” Concert & Art Workshop With Gemma McGregor, flute, Katherine Wren, viola, Colin Renwick, narrator & Orla Stevens, artist Sun 8 Feb Art Workshop (max.20 – contact 01786 825448) 2pm – Cathedral Hall Concert 3.30pm – Dunblane Cathedral

School Technician - Dunblane High School - 101706

School Science Technician - Dunblane High School - 101706

It's #WeatherPersonsDay today. Former headmaster of Dunblane Free Church School (building opposite Dunblane Public Library), & Keeper of Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, Dr Alexander Buchan (1829-1907) was Scottish meteorologist who established weather map for forecasting

Support Worker Early Childhood Educator - Dunblane Nursery School 101718

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library has 1591 first edition of “In librum Danielis prophetae commentarius” (commentary on book of Daniel) by Scottish theologian & academic Robert Rollock who died #OnThisDay 1599, first regent & principal of University of Edinburgh

Renowned French science fiction author Jules Verne (born #OnThisDay 1828) travelled on newly opened Dunblane, Doune & Callander railway line in 1859, in research for his book "Voyage à Reculons" published posthumously only in 1989

#OnThisDay 1685 Scotland's King Charles II died. He appointed Robert Leighton as Bishop of Dunblane. R L Mackie said "saintly Robert Leighton…it mattered little to him whether a man was a Presbyterian or an Episcopalian; the important thing was that he should be a Christian.”

Enjoy singing? Want to make music in our amazing building? Dunblane Cathedral Choir is currently seeking new members. If you’re interested, get in touch through our webform for more details. **Scholarships are available for students 16-25** forms.churchdesk.com/f/B133GfmnM

Dunblane Centre February School Break activities

Meeting of Dunblane Community Council will be held on Wed 4 Feb at 7pm at Dunblane High School

Randolph Hill Nursing Homes Group Recruitment Open Day on Thu 12 Feb at Randolph Hill Nursing Home in Dunblane. Drop in 10am-4pm. Vacancies for Nursing staff, Care Assistants, Domestic Assistants & Reception. [email protected] for further information www.randolphhill.com/randolph-hil...

Dementia Friendly Dunblane & Stirling Carers Centre are working in partnership to launch new monthly Carers’ Group for unpaid carers (those who look after family member, friend or neighbour needing support) which starts Wednesday in Dunblane’s Braeport Centre, 2pm-3.30pm

Dunblane New Golf Club has vacancy for bar staff Apply by contacting [email protected]

School Counsellor - Dunblane High School - 101683

A Huge Thank You to Claire and the team at The Tin Cafe Dunblane for their incredible donation of £950, raised during their quiz night in November. Your continued support means so much to us and makes a real difference in the work we do.

#OnThisDay 1856 Queen Victoria introduced Victoria Cross, country’s highest military decoration. In 2018 panel was unveiled at birthplace in Dunblane 1897 of Major James Palmer Huffam, recipient of Victoria Cross - centenary of his act of valour en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H...

Dunblane Museum is looking for more people to join our superb group of volunteers. Our visitors from all over the world enjoy the warm, friendly welcome from our volunteers. Email either [email protected] or [email protected]

Hear Max & Murray encouraging you to consider purchasing a bookmark from Dunblane's historic Leighton Library - "these pretty place-holders will power up your perusal with pictures of the library...” Max & Murray are members of 25th Stirling (Dunblane) Boys' Brigade, volunteering at Leighton Library

Dunblane Centre February break activities Friday 13th February Ages 5-7 Dance & Craft 12:30-2:30pm £10 dunblane-centre.sumupstore.com/product/danc... Friday 13th February Ages 8+ Dance & Theatre 3-5:30pm £12 dunblane-centre.sumupstore.com/product/danc...

Here’s what’s on at Dunblane’s Sheep in Wolf's Clothing Brewery this February Dunblane, FK15 0EW (next to the M&S)

Dunblane Centre first social dancing evening of the year is tonight Bring your own bottle and pay a donation on the door to enjoy a night of dancing

Classes at Base Fitness, Braeport, Dunblane Details & booking: www.base-fitness.co.uk

Upcoming events at Dunblane Library

Beginner-friendly painting demonstration art class Sat 7 Feb at Creative Dunblane To register complete Sign Up Form forms.gle/emKSdmZ4JiWB...

2026 Doune & Dunblane Show applications now open for Trade Stands and Craft Tent Application Forms available from: www.douneanddunblaneshow.co.uk/entry-forms 📅 Saturday 4 July 2026 📍 Keir Mains, Dunblane, FK15 9NU

Dunblane Community Co:working Hub - email for details: [email protected] 🌐 creativedunblane.info 📧 [email protected]

Yoga classes at Dunblane’s Braeport Centre