MacIntosh Exhibition at Birnam Arts
We are pleased to announce the launch of our first external exhibition in the Birnam Arts Centre. The exhibiton tells the story of James MacIntosh, his family, interests and specifically his music. The FREE exhibition came about after Munro Gauld, a local Musician...
MGS – Workforce for the Future
Thanks to funding from Museaum Galleries Scotland "Workforce for the Future" grant, we will be running eight sessions with the Royal School of Dunkeld teaching them about jobs within the Heritage sector. Lindsey Gibb, a local Storyteller and Historian will lead the...
Birnam Highland Games 2024
We attended the Birnam Highland Games again this year, telling the history fo the Games. It was the busy day, raising over £300 for the museum and archive through our Raffle.
Jacobite Festival 2024
We were delighted to be part of the very first Jacobite Festival in Scotland. The Sir Arthur Erskine Regiment led guided walks throughout the day, being the anniversary of the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689. We will definitely be involved next year !
YAC trip to the Crannog
We had a fabulous time at the Crannog, Kenmore with our Young Archaeologist Club. Thaks to the Crannog team for teaching the kids all about their Iron Age village.
Imogen completes her Apprenticeship !
We are delighted to announce that Imogen Bell has now completed her Museums & Galleries Technician Modern Apprenticeship. Thanks to Museum Galleries Scotland Modern Apprenticeship for funding and guiding Imogen through her course. Imogen is now permenant staff...
Living History Event Fun !
We all had a fabulous weekend on the 4th & 5th May. Visitors were thoroughly entertained and educated about Dunkeld's vast and interesting history. Vikings, Picts, Medieval Knights, Soldiers, Jesters, to name but a few. Looking forward to doing it all again next...
Fabulous School Reunion
The Royal School of Dunkeld School Reunion of classes 1940s, 50s & 60s Around 100 attendees caught up with old school friends. Lots of reminiscing, laughter, and some tears. A huge thankyou to Anne Schiavetta and her team for organising such an amazing...
Kings Award for Voluntary Services
We are proud to announce that we received our King's Award for Voluntary Service from the Lord Lieutenant, Stephen Leckie. We had a wonderful afternoon and are so very proud of all our dedicated volunteers both past and present whose hard work led to this award.