Doune Blog

Development Officer/ Community Engagement Officer

JOB OPPORTUNITY “Are you looking for a new challenge which will directly improve a community? Do you want a job with responsibility to plan and execute projects with lasting impact? Are you self-motivated? Adept at sourcing funding opportunities? Able to motivate...

Allotments Open Day

The Kilmadock Community Allotment Group will be holding it’s annual ‘Open Day’ on Sunday 22nd August from 2-4pm. This year’s event will be a bit different - there will be allotment produce on sale (veg, fruit, flowers and preserves) and there will also be a...

Parking – Balkerach St

The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Balkerach Street, Doune) (Temporary Suspension of Parking) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 6-8-21. The ORDER suspends the parking on: Balkerach Street              From a point outside the...

Covid19 Update (Scotland)

Today (August 9th 2021) Scotland has moved out of the level system (0-4).   The situation regarding remaining requirements and guidance can be found here , In Scotland it is still a legal requirement to wear facemasks in most indoor public spaces and public transport...

July 2021 Covid Level 0

From July 19th 2021 Scotland moves to Covid Level zero.   Covid Levels Info.   BE AWARE - due to the rapidy rising numbers of Covid 19 infections, this does NOT mean that all is well.  You are advised to avoid busy places where possible and to avoid taking...

Open Studio Weekend 10/11 July

As part of Forth Valley artbeat 2021, there is an Open Studios Weekend on 10/11 July from 10am till 5pm, when you can visit many artists and crafters in their studios.  Use the link above to find a list of  participating artists and a map showing where to find those...

Reservoir Safety Video

With the school holidays about to start, Scottish Water has asked us to display the attached video.  This is a well-made video asking us all to respect property around reservoirs and not to swim in them for safety reasons.  It is also relevant to our lovely Scottish...

Aberdeen University Surveys

Aberdeen University are researching tourism in our area. If you run a business locally or are resident in Kilmadock, you are invited to assist by completing one of the surveys below.  For Businesses For Residents

Doune Gala 2021

The 2021 Lockdoune No More GALA, is a week of festivities from 19th to 26th June.  Competitions, challenges etc.  For full detsils, including Treasure Hunt Clues, see the Gala page within What's On or the Gala FB page.  Come and join the (socially distanced fun)!