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The first meeting of 2026 took place on 5th January. The following officer bearers were proposed and seconded. Alex Kettles - Secretary Stuart Paton - Treasurer James Jarvis - Chair Alex and James are new in post, Stuart is continuing as Treasurer. Also on the board we have the experience of John Gilruth and we are delighted to have Scott Robertson and Kerr Mackinnon join as trustees.

Heartland Cares is a new community-owned organisation created by the communities of Rannoch & Tummel, and Dunkeld & Birnam to deliver home care and other social care services locally. They are looking to recruit two Local Care Connectors (for Rannoch & Tummel, and Dunkeld & Birnam) who are passionate about working with these communities and helping them to improvethe health and wellbeing of their families, friends and neighbours. The Local Care Connectors will support peo

Dunkeld and Birnam District Community Development Trust is inviting applications to the role of Trust Development Officer. 22 hours per week | £21 per hour | Self-employed contract The Role We are looking for a Development Officer to support the Board and partner groups to take this work forward. This role provides practical and organisational support to the Trust, helping to progress projects, work effectively with partners, communicate clearly with the community, and contri

The Dunkeld and Birnam Development Trust provides administrative support for local groups such as the Paths and Nature Action Group. We are delighted to report the completion of essential repairs to resurface the path that skirts Dunkeld Cathedral. Previously, the stroll between Dunkeld and Dunkeld House Hotel required good balance and hiking footwear on this section after heavy rain. Before After The repairs took place during the week of Storm Bram (8-12 December 2025) by th

The local Paths & Nature Group are one of the local groups that depend on the Dunkeld and Birnam Development Trust to provide the back office governance and banking. The Trust is delighted to hear that the Paths & Nature Group have secured permissions for maintenance of the section of the Bishop's Walk alongside Dunkeld Cathedral. This section of path is heavily used by locals and visitors alike but has deteriorated such that in wet or icy conditions it was not accessible. Re

The Trust, in collaboration with the Community Council, are launching a Resident Parking Survey . Whether you drive a vehicle or not, parking affects us all, so please fill in the survey. Traffic on Atholl Street