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Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers performed Christmas carols at the Gold Postbox as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza tonight. Many thanks to all who clapped and cheered us along

Many thanks to all who popped in to Dunblane Museum tonight when open for Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza, & thanks to our wonderful volunteers who make that possible 🚶Visit Dunblane Museum on Sats until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission - donations invited

Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza wows residents with parade, stalls and live music.

#Museum30 theme 28 is #mural. In 2024 street artists Abraham.O & Doppel, created giant mural of tennis great Sir Andy Murray at Dunblane Sports Club, where it all began 🚶Visit Dunblane Museum on Sats until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission

/…manufacturing town of importance. There were 700 hand loom weavers employed in Dunblane weaving cotton, lint & wool. On invention of power loom trade vanished 🚶Visit Dunblane Museum on Saturdays until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission

#Museum30 theme 29 is #water. Allan Water is river through Dunblane, through centuries source of power for many mills. In 1600 there were 7 corn mills & 3 waulk mills but by 1800 most were spinning & weaving yarn & wool. Hand loom weaving was chief industry of Dunblane…/👇

It was lovely to welcome so many people visiting Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library tonight when it was open for Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza, & at our stall at St Blane’s Church Hall 🚶You can visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library on Saturday 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited)

#Museum30 theme 28 is #mural. An entry defining word mural is in Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library 1797 3rd edition of Encyclopedia Britannica. Editor of renowned work (largest English-language encyclopedia of time), George Gleig, was borrower of Leighton Library …/👇

/…🚶You can visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open on Saturday 28 November 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 29 is #water. The “Water Drinkers" of Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library were tourists who travelled to drink from mineral springs of Cromlix, at Dunblane 1815-1833. Find out about these Water Drinkers www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/books-and-bo.... …/👇

🚶Dunblane's historic Leighton Library is closed for winter after Sat 29 Nov, except for opening by special arrangement for groups leightonlibrary.org.uk/members ☕️ You can also support us at our Christmas Coffee Morning on Saturday 6 December 10am-12 noon in Dunblane Cathedral Hall

Cathedral Stone. 870 years and counting. Nov 25. #photography #stone #cathedral #dunblane #hipstamatic

#Museum30 theme 26 is #moving. There is a free downloadable board game bringing to life how, in the 17th century, books of Robert Leighton were moved from Horsted Keynes to Dunblane to be housed in the library built especially to hold them in Dunblane www.leightonlibrary.org.uk/journey-of-b... …/👇

/…🚶You can visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza this Thursday 5-8pm, and on Saturday 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 26 is #moving. This image shows moving of Dunblane’s main Post Office from foot of Dunblane High Street in 1888, to one building along (now Charisma) in 1907, then later to its current location in Stirling Road …/👇

/…🚶Visit Dunblane Museum during Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday 27 November 5pm-8pm, and Saturdays until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission - donations invited #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

For Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza on Thu 27 Nov 5-8pm pop in to Dunblane Cathedral to try soap-carving, or at 7pm join in carol singing led by Dunblane Cathedral Choir, or enjoy Christmas music on handbells at Gold Postbox 5.45pm-6.15pm by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers

Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers will be performing Christmas carols at the Gold Postbox as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library is open for Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza, and we’ll have a stall also at St Blane’s Church Hall

Dunblane Museum is open for Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza, pop in to browse our shop full of gift ideas

/…🚶You can visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza this Thursday 5-8pm, and on Saturday 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 27 is #achievement. Dunblane celebrates sporting achievements of Sir Andy Murray with Gold Postbox & mural at Dunblane Sports Club Dunblane Museum shop has related items waiting to tempt you, including Gold postbox t-shirt & cards …/👇

/…🚶Visit Dunblane Museum on Thursday 27 November 5pm-8pm and Saturdays until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission - donations invited #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

All are welcome to Café at The Well in Dunblane Cathedral Hall on Wednesday 26 November 12.30pm-2pm Homemade Soup, Desserts, Tea & Coffee By Donation landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/4184...

All are welcome to a Coffee Morning in Dunblane Cathedral Hall on Saturday 29 November 10am-12 noon in support of the Orthodox Church of St Nicholas in Dunblane landing.churchdesk.com/en-gb/e/3767...

#Museum30 theme 23 is #animal. Perhaps most famous animal associated with Dunblane was Hercules the Bear - lived at Dunblane's Sheriffmuir Inn for decades from 1970s with owners, wrestler Andy Robin & his wife Maggie Robin. From local tourist attraction to star of television & film, & more…/

/…recently stage show, wrestling bear lived from 1975-2001 ▶️ youtu.be/kdieKQ2cLFI 🚶Visit Dunblane Museum 🗓️ Saturdays until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission - donations invited #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 24 is #specialist. Dunblane Museum is entirely run by dedicated team of volunteers, grateful for specialist support of University of Stirling, & Museums Galleries Scotland 🚶Visit Dunblane Museum 🗓️ Saturdays until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission

Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers will be performing, as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza, on Thursday 27 November at the Golden Postbox from 5.45pm-6.15pm. Come and enjoy our music, and say hello

For Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza Thu 27 Nov 5-8pm pop in to Dunblane Cathedral to try soap-carving, or at 7pm join in with carol singing led by Dunblane Cathedral Choir, or enjoy Christmas music on handbells at the Gold Postbox 5.45pm-6.15pm performed by Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers

#Museum30 theme 25 is #danger. To avoid danger of missing chance to visit Dunblane Museum, take opportunity to visit for special opening for Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza on Thu 27 Nov 5-8pm 🚶Also Visit 🗓️ Saturdays until 20 Dec 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free - donations invited

/…🚶Visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open only on Saturdays in November 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 23 is #animal. Dunblane's historic Leighton Library has 1663 first edition of "Hierozoicon sive bipertitum opus De animalibus sacrae scripturae" (2-volume encyclopedic zoological treatise on animals of bible, by French biblical scholar Samuel Bochart. …/👇

/…🚶Visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open only on Saturdays in November 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 24 is #specialist. Dunblane's historic Leighton Library is entirely run by team of volunteers, grateful for specialist support & advice provided by University of Stirling, & National Library of Scotland …/👇

/…🚶You too can visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza this Thursday 5-8pm, and on Saturday 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

/…Undercroft, were shared, as well as highlighting some significant books in historic collection. This included first edition of Adam Smith’s Wealth of Nations, first edition of 1776 American Atlas, Edinburgh first edition of works of Robert Burns, & library’s oldest book from 1504…/

Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library provided a warm welcome today for a visit by Keith Brown MSP, who met with the Leighton Library’s Alastair MacDonald, Dan Gunn & Malcolm Wilson. The history of the Leighton Library, & information about recent restoration, & plans for the…/👇

/…▶️ youtu.be/HkISfHnyykI 🚶You can visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open as part of Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza this Thursday 5-8pm, and on Saturday 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 25 is #danger. Dunblane’s historic Leighton Library has book listing books considered dangerous: "Index Librorum Prohibitorum" ("index of prohibited books"), 1667 edition, which listed publications banned by Catholic Church. Protestant scholars used inclusion as recommendation! …/👇

/…Find out about the many walks in & around Dunblane at this link: dunblane.info/1448-walks-d... 🚶Visit Dunblane Museum 🗓️ Saturdays until 20 Dec (closed 22 Nov) 🕥 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry 4pm) 🆓 Free admission - donations invited #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland

/…if he had the same dream, he would then get back to her! 🚶Visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open only on Saturdays in November 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission (donations invited) #Scotland #ScotlandIsCalling #VisitScotland #ExploreScotland #ScotlandIsNow

#Museum30 theme 21 is #careers. Career of Robert Leighton, whose gift in his will led to creation of Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, included being Minister of Newbattle Church, Principal of University of Edinburgh, Bishop of Dunblane, & Archbishop of Glasgow…/👇

A huge thank you to the Rotary Club of Bridge of Allan and Dunblane and Queen Victoria School for a truly wonderful Seniors Winter Concert last night. Our group of 25 had a fantastic time! Your hard work, warmth, and hospitality made the evening really special. You bring so much joy to our community

Hear Max & Murray share about biscuits newly available to buy in Leighton Library. These biscuits are shaped & decorated to look like Leighton Library 🚶Visit Dunblane's historic Leighton Library 📅 Open only on Saturdays in November 🕚 11am-4pm 🆓 Free admission

#Museum30 theme 22 is #walk. Robert Leighton, whose gift in his will led to creation of Dunblane's historic Leighton Library, was on a walk in Dunblane one day, when he was approached by a lady. She said to him that she’d had a dream that one day she would marry him. Robert Leighton replied that…/👇