Doune Blog
Rural Hall Centenary Weekend
This October marks 100 years since the Rural Hall opened its doors. To mark this centenary a weekend of celebrations are being planned by Kilmadock Development Trust, who own and manage the hall on behalf of the community.Kilmadock Society Village Quiz Friday 18th...
Video of Doune
A Visitor's View of Doune posted on Facebook and You Tube this Week. (It has adverts, but you can skip them.) The traveller is very taken with Doune, especially the wilder areas, and is exceedingly complementary about all the information boards. To view the video,...
New Heritage Trail around Doune & Deanston launched
A new Heritage Trail around the villages of Doune & Deanston has been launched by the community. Taking in the major historic attractions of Doune Castle and Deanston Distillery along with a host of historic sites including a Roman Fort, a bridge used by Bonnie...
A9 Roadworks from 22 July
ROAD MARKING AND STUD RENEWAL ON A9 SOUTHBOUND TOWARDS DUNBLANE BEGINS MONDAY 22ND JULY Road marking and stud renewal works are scheduled to take place on nine miles of the A9 southbound from west of Blackford to Dunblane between Monday 22nd July and Friday...
Heritage Strategy Meeting
Stirling City Heritage Trust is working on creating a new Heritage Strategy for Stirling Council. Drop-in consultation event this Monday 1st July in the Rural Hall between 10am and 12pm. If you can't make it there are online surveys at:...
Trossachs Explorer Seasonal Bus Service
There is a new seasonal bus service from Callander to various destinations in and around the Trossachs, which may be of interest to some local residents. "I am delighted to share details about the Trossachs Explorer seasonal bus service, which we unveiled yesterday,...
Old Railway Line Resurfacing
This is a message from the Stirling Council Access and Sustainable Travel Officer about the old railway line, which is to be resurfaced during 24-30 June over a short length where tree roots have made it difficult for walkers and cyclists - they say about 1Km from...
Pavement Parking Ban
A ban on parking on pavements will be enforced from 15 July. To see statement from Stirling Council click here.
Heritage Plaque Trail for Doune and Deanston given go ahead
A new trail that celebrates the fascinating history of Doune and Deanston has been approved by Stirling Council planners.A total of 17 plaques will be erected on buildings and structures in both villages, detailing the characters, events and properties that have...
Library News – Sat 11 May
Doune Library will be closed on Saturday 11 May.