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Dunblane (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Bhlàthain) is a town in the council area of Stirling in central Scotland. It is a commuter town, with many residents making use of good transport links to much of the Central Belt, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Dunblane is built on the banks of the Allan Water (or River Allan), a tributary of the River Forth. Dunblane Cathedral is its most prominent landmark. Dunblane had a population of 8,114 at the 2001 census which grew to 8,811 at the 2011 census, both figures computed according to the 2010 definition of the locality.
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1. Dunblane Museum
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Dunblane Museum tells the story of Dunblane and its people over the centuries, from a 4000-year-old necklace found buried locally to the magnificent medieval Dunblane Cathedral, to the people who have made Dunblane their home
Reviewed By SallyR1741
Bigger than you expect Run by volunteers so entry by donation £3 suggested and well worth it Short imformative film lasting 10 mins Well preserved
2. Dunblane Cathedral
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4.5 based on 607 reviews
Dunblane Cathedral is in a Level 4 COVID protection area and is closed. Find out more about our COVID response at historicreopening.scot. Dunblane Cathedral is a beautiful medieval church in Dunblane which dates as far back as the 12th century. Dunblane Cathedral receives high but well earned praise for a building smaller than some English parish churches, lacking the architectural flourishes and cohesion of most other cathedrals; and one which only narrowly survived the threat of demolition to make way for the railway. The tower is from the late 11th century, offset, and slightly squint on the south. Admire the Romanesque arched windows in the lower storeys, the upper stage and parapet which date from 1500, bearing the arms of Bishop Chisholm, which may originally have been freestanding. The Nave, dating back to 1240 is possibly the finest part of the cathedral.
Reviewed By CZFRichardson - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We booked in advance and received a warm welcome on a rainy day. The staff are extremely welcoming, knowledgeable and were very happy to answer all our questions. There is a small but well stocked shop which we bought a few things from. The history of the building is fascinating, the Victorian woodwork in this Cathedral is absolutely stunning (look out for the carved flora and fauna including camels, fighting dragons, bats and thistles!) and the stained glass really is some of the finest C19th and C20th we have seen. The guidebook (cheap as chips and a further reduction for HistoricEnvironmentScotland members!) is well worth purchasing, both to use whilst walking around but as a souvenir with some wonderful photos and highlights.
3. The Leighton Library
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
This is the oldest purpose-built library in Scotland and was founded on the collection of Robert Leighton, Bishop of Dunblane, 1661-1670. In his will, Leighton left a sum of money for the building of the library for use by the clergy of Dunblane diocese. The library now houses around 4,500 volumes printed in 89 languages, including Greek, Persian, Syrian and Gaelic. Still to be seen in the library are "Twelve chairs of turkie red lether", part of the original bequest. Under the guidance of our amazing volunteer custodians, visitors are allowed carefully to handle and inspect volumes from the collection. The library is open from the beginning of May until the end of September Mon-Sat, 11am - 1pm. Free to visit but donations much appreciated!
4. The David Sterling Memorial
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4.5 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Viewlander - Crieff, United Kingdom
This wonderful memorial sits so well in the lovely countryside. I think the best view is heading from Doune towards the M9 junction
5. Tappit Hen
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By GeoffB1962 - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Great beer and a warm welcome. A popular local with a great range of real ale and spirits. Asked if I was a CAMRA member and given discount for being so. My favourite pub in the region
6. Andy Murray's Gold Post Box
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4.0 based on 453 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is a standard Royal Mail post box except that it's been painted gold to celebrate the 20120 Olympic Gold that Andy Murray won. For sure it's not the most amazing thing in the world to see, but it's pretty cool and a great thing to get a selfie with.
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