Creative Dunblane marked a major milestone in May 2026 with the grand re-opening of the Burgh Chambers, welcoming acclaimed poet and former Scots Makar Jackie Kay to officially cut the ribbon. 

And here are some photographs from the day.

Poets Lexie Dobson, Jackie Kay, Miliana Ratu and Chris Powici

Jackie Kay giving it laldy!

Here is the newspaper article that appeared in the Stirling Observer following the Grand Re-Opening.