by dunkeldcommarchive | Aug 29, 2025 | Local History
We had a brilliant Jacobite Festival weekend with the Sir Arthur Erskine Regiment from the 22nd to the 24th of August. Guided tours, a fantastic talk on the Taybank Terrace and a reenactment encampment in the park. We can’t wait for next year’s festival to...
by dunkeldcommarchive | Aug 22, 2025 | Local History
Here we have Ian Shields a member of Sir Arthur Erskine’s regiment next to his 1992 painting of the Battle of Dunkeld. The battle of Dunkeld took place on the 21st of August 1689 as part of the Jacobite risings. Ian is in Dunkeld this weekend with the Sir Arthur...
by dunkeldcommarchive | Aug 15, 2025 | Local History
Another heat wave! It has been toasty hot in Dunkeld and Birnam this week (with the exception of a rather large thunder storm – with huge hailstones – on Thursday). The high temperature and humidty has kept us on our toes with our enivronmental controls to...
by dunkeldcommarchive | Aug 8, 2025 | Local History
This week began with Storm Floris battering the UK and an amber weather warning! We decided to close the archive on Monday due to this to keep our staff, volunteers and visitors safe. This meant that we missed another week of midweek memories! This means we are even...
by dunkeldcommarchive | Aug 7, 2025 | Local History
We have lots of different maps for sale here in the archive, pop in to explore the options. From history to beautiful views there is a variety to suit everyone! The Stanley Hill trail and animated heritage walks were produced by Steven Goodison and Studio Puddock,...
