Dunkeld & Birnam Visitor Attractions

Friends of Dunkeld Cathedral

The Society of Friends of Dunkeld Cathedral was founded to stimulate interest in the Cathedral as a part of the history of Scotland. The objectives of the Society of Friends include "the preservation of the fittings and furnishing of the Choir and stimulation of interest in the Cathedral".

The people who care about the history, the place and the community in the 21st Century. We live in different times from when our great establishments benefited from the protection and support of individuals or families. Now, however, the warmth of support is more likely to come from groups of like-minded people with shared interests, whether these be history (secular or religious), education, architecture or landscape. All these elements are here in Dunkeld and the objectives of the Society of Friends include "the preservation of the fittings and furnishing of the Choir and stimulation of interest in the Cathedral".

Birnam Arts Centre

A fantastic multi-purpose venue, there's always something going on! - Live music, theatre & comedy from world class performers. The Foyer Cafeserves delicious cakes, coffees and ice creams as well as a varied lunch menu made using fresh local produce. Purchase a unique gift for a loved one at Potter's Junction Gift Shop and entertain the kids in the Beatrix Potter Exhibition whilst learning about the famous author's links to the area.

The centre is also widely used by Dunkeld & Birnam's many community groups, regularly hosts conferences of up to 150 delegates, serves as an ideal wedding venue for couples seeking a unique wedding experience.

Look out for arts and crafts workshops over the holiday period for kids and adults alike.

The Community Archive

To commemerate the part played by the Scottish Horse at the Battle of Galipoli there is transcript of relevant records available to purchase for £2, there is a publication page on the Dunkeld Cathedral web site.

The Community Archive, situated in a building at the Cross, Dunkeld, welcomes locals and visitors to browse the collection, view displays and talk to the volunteers about our community in years gone by. The records of The Scottish Horse Regiment are also kept in the archive and we welcome visitors who wish to research family members who were in the Regiment, please get intouch to make an appointment. The Scottish Horse Museum closed in 1999, some artifacts are kept at the Fife and Forfar Yeomanry Museum in Cupar Fife. If you have a Scottish Horse enquiry go to the Dunkeld Cathedral web site and follow the links to the Archive enquiry form

The archive is run by volunteers and we do make a small charge for research. We also have booklets covering the local graveyards which will help with family history research, if you go to the Dunkeld Cathedral web site and follow the links there are forms for you to fill in making it easier to make enquires.

We are still looking for memorabilia from the First World War to put on display any items with a conection to the area are welcome. A new project is looking into the shops in Dunkeld and Birnam, we are trying to build a record of the different incarnations of the shops, for example The Sweet Shop, 28 Atholl Street, was a fishmonger in the 1920's and is now an antique shop, do you have any memories or photgraphs?

> Photographs of school, work and leisure
> Scrapbooks of local events

> Minutes of local organisations

> Records of the local regiment, The Scottish Horse, including photographs.
> Information on shops and business
> Maps and plans of the area

We welcome donation of items about Birnam, Dunkeld, Amulree, Butterstone, Dalguise, Dowally, Caputh and Murthly.

We are open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10-12 all year.

Links to other sites of interest:

The Black Watch Museum

Blair Castle

Dunkeld Cathedral Information on the Cathedral and Museum and Archive

Perth Museum

Highland Offroad

Quad treks available to suit all needs whether you are a family of four or a group of friends looking for adventure! Corporate days also available. Other activities can be arranged including off road driving and clay pigeon shooting.

With access to over 280 acres of wild Highland Estate, Highland Offroad is in the perfect setting to offer exciting quad treks in a simply stunning location.

Our 1 hour quad treks cover a wide variety of terrain, from wide forest tracks to narrow woodland paths, camel back humps, cobbles and steep hill sides - with local wildlife practically round every corner.

Don't forget your camera as there will be plenty of opportunities along the way to stop and take photos!

Going Pottie & Jaggedy Thistle - Pottery Studio and Gift Shop

Going Pottie is a small friendly family business run by Julie and Laurence Hunt. Come and visit our pottery studio and gift shop in Dunkeld, Perthshire. There is a large selection of mugs, plates, bowls, jugs, money banks and ornaments for you to choose from. We supply all the paint and materials you need along with help and advice if required. Come in at any time and discover how much fun painting pottery can be.

Gift Shop

We have a wide range of our original hand painted pottery – mugs, jugs, plates, bowls, coasters - including our Highland Coo and Sheep ranges. We also stock hand-made cards for all occasions.

Very popular are our commissioned signature platters - choose the plate size and any artwork you fancy before the wedding (retirement, birthday, graduation - the list is yours) and get your guests to sign it. Bring it back to us for glazing and firing, and a memorable day is immortilized in pottery!

Personalised commissions are taken too.

Jaggedy Thistle, our new range, offers a complementary and eclectic mix of wooden bunting, coasters, decorations and funky acrylic badges designed by us. Swedish sourced toadstool night lights and Maileg mice add to the mix of interesting and quirky gifts that offer that offer something slightly unexpected and out of the ordinary.

Come in and have a look.