The name of this village in Scotland comes from its founder, the Celtic missionary, St. Blane. He established a monastery in Dunblane in 602 and after his death the village became a stronghold Culdee Church. The cathedral is still here today amid the charming architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries. There is an old-world feeling to the older part of the town as if you have just stepped back through the pages of history. In the Dunblane Cathedral, you can see two cross-slabs that date back to the 10th and 11th centuries and the bell tower of this church dates back to the 1100’s. This church is only one of a few in Scotland that has retained its medieval choir stalls and although the church is still used, it is under the care of Historic Scotland. Just a short distance away from the church you can see the ruins of the Bishop’s Palace. You can visit the Leighton Library, the oldest private library in Scotland. However, it is open to the public on certain times during the summer. You can get a glimpse of what life was like in the medieval times of Dunblane with a visit to the museum. This is located in a home dating back to the 17th century and still has many of the furnishings typical of homes in that period.
It is our goal to provide only the most accurate and useful information on Dunblane. If you feel we have overlooked an important part of the area, or have included errors such as spelling mistakes or typing errors, please do not hesitate to let us know here.
ScottishHolidays.net is currently accepting photographs of Dunblane and would be delighted to publish your pictures of the area on our webpage for other fans of Dunblane to enjoy. To submit a photo, please click here.
We would also like to extend an invitation to our fellow webmasters or community leaders to submit their website link for Dunblane community here. We appreciate a reciprocal link in return.
