Dunblane Town Council was based in the Burgh Chambers from 1901 to 1975 when Stirling District Council (subsequently Stirling Council) took over and used the building as a Local Office for the delivery of council services.

Prior to the Covid lockdown in 2020, the building still accommodated Stirling Council’s Local Office and the Registration Service. Most of the remainder of the building was either unused or underused.

Finally in early 2024, the Council withdrew from the building and indicated that it was now surplus to requirements.

Creative Dunblane immediately embarked on the ‘asset transfer’ process which should enable them eventually to become the owners of the building on behalf of the local community. In the meantime we have secured a 10 year lease from the Council.

In May 2026 following the extensive refurbishment of the building, Creative Dunblane hosted the grand re-opening of the Burgh Chambers, welcoming acclaimed poet and former Scots Makar Jackie Kay to officially cut the ribbon …. read more

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