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Guide to Dunblane
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Introduction
Four miles north of Stirling is the attractive little town of Dunblane, which was suddenly and horrifyingly catapulted into the media spotlight in 1996 when Thomas Hamilton walked into the local primary school and gunned down 15 children and their teacher. The town has been an ecclesiastical centre since it was founded in the seventh century by St Blane who lived at the nearby dun (fort), hence the name.

Phone code: +44 (0)1786

Sights
There's a seasonal Tourist Information Centre on Stirling Road, Tel. 824428, open May-September. The main attraction is the beautiful cathedral, dating mainly from the 13th century, though the lower part of the tower is Norman. The cathedral was restored to its former glory in the late 19th century. Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 0930-1830, Sun 0930-1800; Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 0930-1630, Sun 1400-1630 (HS). Free. Close by on the square, housed in the 17th-century Dean's house, is the tiny cathedral museum, with a display on local history. May-Oct Mon-Sat 1000-1230 and 1400-1630. Free. Nearby is Leighton Library, the oldest private library in Scotland, now open to the public. May-Oct Mon-Fri 1000-1230 and 1400-1630. Outside Dunblane at Bridge of Allan is Bridge of Allan Brewery on Queens Lane, a micro brewery that offers free tours and tastings. Tel. 834555, open daily 1000-1700.

Sleeping
There are a couple of very exclusive hotels in and around Dunblane. Overlooking the town is Dunblane Hydro.

4 miles north of town, near Kinbuck on the B8033, is Cromlix, Tel. 822125, one of Scotland's best country-house hotels, with its own loch and chapel. Excellent service and cuisine (expensive). It's worth coming here for dinner or Sun lunch. Rather less expensive is the Sheriffmuir Inn, Tel. 823285, on the wild moors of Sheriffmuir south of Dunblane, where the Jacobite Earl of Mar took on the government forces in 1715. The inn dates from the same period and serves fine food and ales, and is a wonderful place in the summer.


Transport
There are regular buses to Dunblane from Stirling, and also frequent trains to and from Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow.


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