Dunblane
in Stirling of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.188 and -3.964 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 11' 18" and W -3° 57' 51"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:17 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:50 am and 6:49 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-46.483 and 169.700 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pounawea
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-03-29 07:25:35

Touring Dunblane

Dunblane in Stirling (Scotland) with it's 8,830 residents is a town located in United Kingdom about 359 mi (or 578 km) north-west of London, the country's capital place.

Time in Dunblane is now 12:17 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports nearby Dunblane, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Old and New Towns of Edinburgh in a distance of 48 mi (or 78 km), East. Also, if you like the game of golf, there are several options within driving distance. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Stirling, Alloa, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch and Motherwell. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 979 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

11°C (51 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

12°C (53 °F)
6°C (42 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 1st of April 2024

8°C (47 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Cromlix

Address
2,3 mi
Kinbuck
FK15 9JT Dunblane
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Colessio

Address
4,9 mi
Spittal Street 33
FK8 1DX Stirling
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


DoubleTree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro

Address
0,4 mi
Perth ROAD
FK15 0HG Dunblane
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Willow Court

Address
3,2 mi
University of Stirling
FK9 4QZ Stirling
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stirling Highland

Address
4,9 mi
Spittal St
FK8 1DU Stirling
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


ROYAL HOTEL

Address
2,4 mi
55 HENDERSON STREET
FK9 4HG BRIDGE OF ALLAN
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express STIRLING

Address
5,4 mi
Springkerse Business Park
FK7 7XH STIRLING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


GOLDEN LION MILTON HOTEL

Address
5,0 mi
810 KING STREET
FK7 1BD STIRLING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Stirling City Centre

Address
5,0 mi
FORTHSIDE WAY
FK8 1QZ STIRLING
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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DoubleTree Dunblane, Hydro, UK - Review of a Suite 414

Published: June 21, 2013
Length: 42:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: LoyaltyLobby

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Andy Murray Dunblane Homecoming

Published: September 16, 2012
Length: 21:45 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: futureclarity

Andy, looking slightly embarrassed with all the attention, thanks the crowds after his long walkabout in Dunblane. (Sorry for unsteady video, lots of bobbing heads!)


Doubletree by Hilton, Dunblane Hydro Grand Opening

Published: October 21, 2009
Length: 49:05 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: DoubleTree by Hilton

Our Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane in the scenic Trossachs countryside of Scotland held a tree-mendous grand opening event on September 24, 2009 with Rory Bremner, Nick Nairn, Miss Scotland...


Baptismal Window Cathedral Dunblane Scotland

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 11:21 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the Baptismal stained glass windows on visit to the Cathedral in Dunblane near Stirling. The Baptismal Window near the font is by Doug...


English Electric Noise at Dunblane, DRS 37s & 55022 (as 55003)

Published: March 26, 2015
Length: 43:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ANWP Rail

37608 & 37607 6S99 Carlisle Kingmoor to Georgemas Junction 55003 'Meld' 0Z55 Glasgow Works to Inverness.


Willison Memorial Stained Glass Window Dunblane Cathedral Stirlingshire Scotland

Published: September 03, 2012
Length: 58:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of a Willison Memorial Stained Glass Window in Dunblane Cathedral, near Stirling, Stirlingshire.


Departure Window Cathedral Dunblane Scotland

Published: January 03, 2013
Length: 10:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the Departure stained glass windows on visit to the Cathedral in Dunblane near Stirling. These windows contain in the left and right hand light, respectively, the Passage...


Dunblane Train Station

Published: July 25, 2014
Length: 28:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: scott567100

Train Service From Glasgow Queen Street To Arbroath Calling At Dunblane.


Chaos Stained Glass Windows Cathedral Dunblane Scotland

Published: December 24, 2012
Length: 31:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the Chaos stained glass windows on visit to the Cathedral in Dunblane.


East Stained Glass Window Dunblane Cathedral Stirlingshire Scotland

Published: September 01, 2012
Length: 37:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland video of the East Stained Glass Window in Dunblane Cathedral, near Stirling, Stirlingshire. The Great East Window of the Choir was designed by Charles Eamer Kempe of London in...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dunblane school massacre

The Dunblane school massacre occurred at Dunblane Primary School in the Scottish town of Dunblane on 13 March 1996. The gunman, 43-year-old Thomas Hamilton (b. 10 May 1952), entered the school armed with four handguns, shooting and killing sixteen children and one adult before committing suicide. Along with the 1987 Hungerford massacre, 1989 Monkseaton shootings and the 2010 Cumbria shootings, it remains one of the deadliest criminal acts involving firearms in the history of the United Kingdom.

Located at 56.189, -3.9743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1996 in Scotland, Mass murder in 1996, Deaths by firearm in Scotland, Gun politics in the United Kingdom, Murder–suicides in the United Kingdom, Murder in Scotland, History of Stirling (council area), Murdered Scottish children, School massacres, Massacres in Scotland, Public inquiries in Scotland, Dunblane

Dunblane Cathedral

Dunblane Cathedral is the larger of the two Church of Scotland parish churches serving Dunblane, near the city of Stirling, in central Scotland. The lower half of the tower is pre-Romanesque from the 11th century, and originally free-standing (like the closely similar example at Muthill), with an upper part added in the 15th century (the change in masonry is very obvious). Most of the rest of the building is Gothic, from the 13th century. The building was restored by Rowand Anderson in 1889-93.

Located at 56.1894, -3.96525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category A listed buildings in Stirling council area, Churches in Stirling, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Cathedrals of the Church of Scotland, Listed cathedrals in Scotland, Medieval cathedrals in Scotland, Culdees, Romanesque architecture in Scotland, Gothic architecture in Scotland, Dunblane

Leighton Library

The Leighton Library, or Bibliotheca Leightoniana, in The Cross, Dunblane, is the oldest purpose built library in Scotland. Its collection of around 4000 volumes and 78 manuscripts from the 16th to 19th century is founded on the personal collection of Robert Leighton (1611–1684), bishop of Dunblane and archbishop of Glasgow, who had left the books to Dunblane Cathedral.

Located at 56.189, -3.965 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Libraries in Scotland, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Buildings and structures in Stirling council area, Visitor attractions in Stirling (council area), Dunblane, Buildings and structures completed in 1687, Library buildings completed in the 17th century

Diocese of Dunblane

The Diocese of Dunblane or Diocese of Strathearn was one of the thirteen historical dioceses of Scotland, before the abolition of episcopacy in the Scottish Church in 1689. Roughly, it embraced the territories covered by the old earldoms of Strathearn and Menteith. The diocese was founded by the year 1155, when the first known bishop, Bishop Laurence, appears on record. By the episcopate of Bishop Clement the cathedral was firmly located in Dunblane, Strathearn, Perth and Kinross.

Located at 56.189, -3.961 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Religious organizations established in the 1150s, 1155 establishments, Religion in Perth and Kinross, Pre-Reformation dioceses of Scotland, Dioceses established in the 12th century, Defunct Roman Catholic dioceses

St Mary's Episcopal Church, Dunblane

St Mary's Episcopal Church is a medium-sized church in Dunblane, Scotland. It is situated by the Fourways roundabout. The current rector is the Rev. Kimberly Bohan, who succeeded Canon Janice Cameron and the Rev. Gianfranco Tellini. The church grounds consists of a graveyard, the manse, a medium-sized church hall with kitchen and committee room, and a meditation walk designed by Canon Cameron.

Located at 56.1882, -3.9596 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Stirling, Category B listed buildings in Stirling council area, Listed churches in Scotland, Episcopal churches in Scotland

Lecropt

Lecropt (Leac Croit in Gaelic) is a rural parish lying to the west of Bridge of Allan, Scotland. The population of the parish of Lecropt is estimated to be around 75, consisting entirely of isolated farms and houses, as well as the Keir Estate owned by the landed Stirling family. Lecropt today contains no town or village, though it lies on the outskirts of the village of Bridge of Allan. Historically, Lecropt's population was higher and was as high as 500 around the year 1800.

Located at 56.157, -3.98 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lecropt

St Blane's Church, Dunblane

St Blane's is a Church of Scotland church located in Dunblane, Scotland. The congregation is within the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Stirling.

Located at 56.189, -3.963 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of Scotland churches in Scotland, Churches in Stirling, Category B listed buildings in Stirling council area, Listed churches in Scotland, Dunblane

Kinbuck Bridge

Kinbuck Bridge is a category B listed structure in the hamlet of Kinbuck in Stirlingshire. The present structure is dated 1752. In 1715, after resting for the night in Kinbuck, 6,000 Jacobite troops crossed Kinbuck bridge over the River Allan on their way to fight the Hanoverians at the Battle of Sherrifmuir.

Located at 56.2256, -3.9512 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Category B listed buildings in Stirling council area, Listed bridges in Scotland, Bridges completed in 1752

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Dunblane, Dùn Bhlàthain, Данблейн, 鄧布蘭