Doune Together event to highlight local heritage assets and future plans
A community afternoon programme of free events for locals and visitors to enjoy across the village is to take place later this month.
Article Source: Historic Environment Scotland (HES)
Last Updated: 14 April 2022 16:51
A community afternoon highlighting the village of Doune, giving locals and visitors the chance to explore its various attractions, get involved with community projects and learn about future plans for the popular visitor destination is to take place later this month.
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) along with partners Stirling Council; Artlink Central; Scene Stirling; Kilmadock Community Council and Kilmadock Development Trust, has organised the special event for Saturday April 23 as part of ongoing plans to enhance the village as a visitor destination following an upturn in tourism in the wake of Doune Castle featuring in global TV smash Outlander and ongoing community investment via the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund (RTIF) and many ongoing initiatives by community groups.
Those attending the community afternoon, which will run from 1pm-4pm on the day, will be able to find out more about the plans to develop current tourism and community heritage projects around the castle and village, with a drop in event and exhibition at the village’s Rural Hall, where HES staff and community representatives will be available to discuss and explain forthcoming developments.
Visitors on the day can also take part in a series of free workshops around the village inspired by the theme of local landscape. The community event also boasts a treasure trail highlighting the village’s hidden gems devised by local storyteller Amanda Edmiston; as well as a street photography walk coordinated by the creative team at Stirling Photography Festival, reflecting on the history of Doune and seeking to record a contemporary picture of the village as it is today.
The afternoon also boasts a Power of Volunteering event to shine a spotlight on the key role volunteers have played in running the local Heritage and Information centre for over 20 years, to the benefit of the community and visitors alike, Information will also be available on how anyone interested can get involved.
Commenting on the community event, Gary Treacy, Project Architect from HES said: “Given its rich natural and historic assets, it’s hugely important that Doune Castle and the nearby village and other local heritage sites are properly developed in a sustainable fashion so they can be enjoyed now and in years to come by locals and visitors alike.
“Working with our supporting partners to deliver this community day provides a wonderful opportunity to update locals and visitors on future plans for the village, in a fun and engaging way which celebrates Doune and all it has to offer.”
Karen Ross, Convenor, Kilmadock Development Trust said: "The KDT has been working positively with HES to deliver a range of projects for the village. The new waymarkers, the new Bridge over the Ardoch, Interpretation Boards and the travel hub site development at the Green Shed. We look forward to see the plans for the new development at the castle in the old farm and mill buildings which will take the conversation to a new level."
As part of a long-term investment strategy in the village, HES (which manages Doune Castle) and local partners recently opened a new pedestrian bridge – funded by the RTIF - linking the iconic castle and the wider village with other nearby heritage sites, in ongoing moves to improve the wider visitor experience by linking heritage and natural assets.
As well as the bridge, new toilets and an improved park network have recently been added and future plans for the site and wider village include an enhanced transport hub featuring extra and accessible parking spaces.
Find out more HERE
Image: Doune Castle
Image Credit: Historic Environment Scotland (HES)
Sponsored Links
Latest Stirling News
Cast announced for Scottish tour of Hen Night Horror
Touring Scotland from June, the cast is announced for Hen Night Horror, an original musical comedy that promises to put the willies right up ye!
READ MORE
The Best Home Bar competition from Aldi Scotland returns for 2024
Aldi Scotland's popular 'Best Home Bar' competition has returned for another year, with a year's supply of beer up for grabs!
READ MORE
Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns for a delicious double helping
Paisley Food and Drink Festival returns to the town this weekend for a two-day feastival with plenty for everyone to sample and enjoy.
READ MORE
Nationwide campaign encourages adults in Scotland to take the plunge
With a staggering 14 million adults in the UK unable to swim, the team behind The Learn to Swim National Framework has launched a new campaign to encourage adults in Scotland to learn the life skill.
READ MORE
Stirling Highland Games and Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum joined forces to mark significant milestone
Stirling Highland Games and the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum Forge Historic Partnership to Commemorate Stirling's 900th Anniversary.
READ MORE
Cornton Street Party Celebration to mark Changing Seasons
Stirling’s Remembering Together project is set to host a celebration of community, creativity and the changing seasons on Thursday 2nd May in the heart of Cornton.
READ MORE
Top tips for visiting the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show
Now in its 30th year, the show is the go-to exhibition for any self-builders or renovators looking for practical tips, expert advice, or the chance to view 1000s of products.
READ MORE
Lights, camera, action, Delight as Stirling Studios announced
Stirling Council is thrilled to announce the creation of Stirling Studios, which will be among the biggest film studio campuses in Scotland.
READ MORE
Family Fun as BRICKLIVE Ocean arrives in Stirling
Families have been following a fascinating trail featuring life-size brick models of sea creatures around Stirling at the BRICKLIVE Ocean tour which runs until Sunday April 21st.
READ MORE
New Finds at Culloden Battlefield shed more light on intensity of battle
Latest investigations by National Trust for Scotland archaeologists at Culloden Battlefield have recovered a wide range of artefacts.
READ MORE
Kevin McKenzie Named Honorary Chieftain of the 2024 Stirling Highland Game
The Stirling Highland Games Committee is thrilled to announce that former Scotland International hooker Kevin McKenzie has been appointed as the Honorary Chieftain for the 2024 Games.
READ MORE
Teenager up for Song of the Year at The John Lennon Songwriter Contest
17 year old Brodie Brown from Stirling goes head-to-head for ‘Song of the Year’ at The John Lennon Songwriter Awards despite life-long physical and mental health battles.
READ MORE
Scottish Game Fair returns for its 35th year
The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) Scottish Game Fair (SGF) is back for 2024, celebrating its 35-year anniversary at Scone Palace.
READ MORE
Dobbies Garden Centres unveils Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience
Dobbies, the UK's leading garden centre, is inviting plant enthusiasts and foodies alike to a brand new Afternoon Tea and Planting Experience at its stores nationwide.
READ MORE
POSTPONED: Springfest at Loch Lomond Shores
This year's Springfest, set to take place this weekend, has been postponed due to forecasted high winds.
READ MORE
Historic sites across Scotland get ready to reopen their doors
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced that over twenty sites across the country are set to reopen their doors to visitors this weekend.
READ MORE
Diabetes Scotland will host a virtual event for young people 11 to 25 living with type 1 diabetes
Join Diabetes Scotland for a virtual event about an exciting new programme supporting children and young people 11 - 25 living with type 1 diabetes - Together Type 1.
READ MORE
Iconic Noughties stars make cheeky comeback to launch limited edition IRN BRU flavours
Noughties stars The Cheeky Girls, Gareth Gates and S Club 7's Bradley McIntosh have taken a sip back in time to mark the release of IRN-BRU's new 2000s-inspired flavours!
READ MORE
Enjoy an Eggcellent Easter Break with Macdonald Hotels
Macdonald Hotels, one of the UK’s most popular independent hotel groups, invites you to join them for an Easter break to remember.
READ MORE
Clydesdale Horses Gather to celebrate Kelpies Sculptures Effect a decade on
A mass gathering of heavy horses assembled at the home of Scotland’s iconic Kelpies structures today (Tuesday, March 26) in celebration of the forthcoming 10th anniversary.
READ MORE
Free activities this Easter at Dobbies
Dobbies is welcoming families along to 68 of its stores this Easter to enjoy an array of free activities, including its Little Seedlings Club workshop and Easter Holiday sessions.
READ MORE
Deadline looms for 30th Scottish Thistle Awards public nominations
The search is on to find the best of the best in Scottish tourism as the Scottish Thistles Awards returns.
READ MORE
Springfest is back this April... with all things foodie as well as a host of entertainment and things to do!
This year's FREE Springfest is playing host to two great Scottish chefs – Niall Murray and Rohan Wadke, who will inspire visitors with their FREE cooking demonstrations.
READ MORE
Fun family favourites leap into action on the big screen this Easter break at Vue
A host of brand-new family favourites are landing at Vue this Easter, meaning there are plenty of opportunities to spend quality family time at the big screen during the holidays.
READ MORE
Winners revealed at Go Forth Stirling 2024 Business Awards
A range of Stirling’s outstanding independent business owners were rewarded with trophies last night at the city’s annual Business Awards.
READ MORE
A taste of what is to come at Paisley Food and Drink Festival
Spring is in the air and with it comes the return of one of Scotland's largest outdoor food and drink festivals to Paisley!
READ MORE
National Theatre of Scotland announce full cast and creative team for Maggie & Me
Full cast and creatives announced for the tour of Maggie & Me, the first stage adaptation of Damian Barr's award-winning memoir touring UK in May and June!
READ MORE
Dobbies invites nominations for national community initiative
Dobbies today launches Dobbies Community Gardens, to offer support for community and charity groups across the UK to help transform, restore or start their indoor or outdoor green spaces.
READ MORE
Scottish stovies and strange sheep are announced as the winning entries for The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition
A sinister story involving 'stovies' and a grisly tale about the strange sheep of Greshornish have been chosen as the winning and runner-up stories in The Glencairn Glass crime short story competition
READ MORE
Easter fun for every bunny with the National Trust For Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland is going hopping mad for Easter and hosting a bumper 35 Easter egg trails at the special places in its care this spring.
READ MORESponsored Links
Sponsored Links