Village News

For Local Bus Timetable Click HERE -  Stagecoach Service updated 7 November 2022 (Sweeney's minibus service in red - new timetable was expected early June 2023 from P&K but has still not arrived in November). You can always check if a service is running on X (Twitter) - Stagecoach East Scotland and on the Stagecoach App.

For Bin Collection dates 2023 (Updated November 2023 with new Grey-lidded bin dates) Click HERE

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16 November 2023

Hosptal Lift Scheme

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14 November 2023

Minutes of the Community Council AGM and ordinary meeting of 1 November 2023

The Minutes of the Community Council AGM held on 1 November 2023 can be viewed in a pdf file in a new window HERE (corrected by the Swiss PDF Accessibility Validation Engine).

The Minutes of the Community Council held on 1 November 2023 can be viewed in a pdf file in a new window HERE (corrected by the Swiss PDF Accessibility Validation Engine).

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14 November 2023

Christmas at Dundurn Church

13 November 2023

Glen Lednock Wind Farm

Following on from tonight's Glen Lednock Windfarm Public Exhibition in the Sandison Hall, please find a link ibelow to the website containing all the latest information on the proposed windfarm.

https://www.glenlednockwindfarm.co.uk/virtual-exhibition

20 September 2023

Loch Earn Railway Path Project - Sixth Phase

The latest section of the Loch Earn Railway Path to have been upgraded to all-ability status runs from the Glentarken Bridge to Derry Wood, just North of the Loch Earn Sailing Club. Direct access to this new section can be gained via the Glentarken Track that runs up from the A85, near the lay-by opposite the Sailing Club.

Special thanks go to Sustrans, NatureScot, Perth & Kinross Council, Paths for All, Aquila Ecology and the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority for their continuing support and funding; to Transport, Planning & Engineering for their Design and Project Management; to the Landowners, Mr Neil Gregory, Drummond Estates and their tenant at Woodhouse Farm, for their patience and cooperation; and lastly to AB Gairns for their outstanding construction work and commitment in delivering this phase of works.

The final three phases of the Upgrade Project for an all-ability route between Comrie and Lochearnhead are currently being planned. At this time, the whole route is passable but these last three unfinished sections, between St Fillans and Lochearnhead, are only possible on foot or mountain bike.

Geoff

17 September 2023

Heritage Group

The village Heritage Group visit Drummond Estate Archive. CLICK HERE for their report.

 

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17 September 2023

Minutes of Community Council meeting

The Minutes of the Community Council held on 30 August 2023 can be viewed in a pdf file in a new window HERE  (meets accessibilty tests carried out by the eAccessibility PDF checker and are based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques).

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15 September 2023

Final Survey of the Community Place Plan

Hello fellow Villagers.

The St Fillans Place Plan is now open until 27th September to give as many villagers as possible the opportunity to have their say about the future of our village.

 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey, as your choices will form the final plan.

CLICK HERE for the survey.

Then, if necessary, scroll to the bottom of the first page and click the ‘NEXT’ button. This will take you to the first page of the survey.

There will be a few paper copies in the village shop if you find that easier or speak to Carol for a copy.

Please encourage everyone in your household to fill one in. We want everyone to be included.

Thank You
St Fillans Local Place Plan Steering Group

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31 August 2023

Villagers Magazine - The St Fillans Bit

The September issue of the Villagers Magazine is now available in the Village Shop. This is the fourth in the planned trial of four print copies.

Sales in St Fillans have been relatively poor and I am left with the opinion that given our other successful real time communications media (Email, Website and Reach Out/via WhatsApp) there is no longer a demand for this publication in our Village. While disappointing, that is a reflection of the success of the other media strands. The abiding downside of discontinuance would of course be loss of some archive material plotting the history of the Village.

Aside from that, most of you will be aware that Kathy and I have put our home on the market with the intention of downsizing and moving closer to at least some of our family. As a result, September will be my final input to “The Villagers St Fillans Bit”.

 

While circulation in St Fillans has not been great, the Editor advises that copies sold in the other 3 Villages have been sufficient for the publication to wash its face in the near term. Accordingly, should someone else in St Fillans like to take over the co-ordination of our section of the Magazine, there will still be a magazine to write for.

I am happy to talk to anyone who is interested in doing this, explain what is required and will give advice (if requested) while we are still resident. Without that, sorry, but the Magazine will be reduced to three Villages of Balquidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre from October.

I must conclude by thanking all the regular contributors to the Villagers, namely Andrea Hudspeth, Sarah Ross and David Gow. A special mention to Jim Brierley who keeps his name in the background but has contributed an amazing number of articles and information to the publication over very many years. Without their input, there would not have been a St Fillans Bit as we know it.

Bruce

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11 July 2023

The Sandsion Hall Annual Subscription 2023

For two years your Village Hall had to remain closed because of Covid restrictions. Whilst we were closed, we still had to meet electricity, insurance and other essential costs. The “cost of living” crisis has not bypassed the Village Hall and it now hasto cope with substantially increased energy costs. A new 3-year electricity contract has been entered into with Scottish Power but at more than double the previous cost. Other substantial costs include Insurance and licenses for public entertainment.

The annual subscription to the Association, The Sandison Hall, is now due and, as normal, this letter is being sent to all householders in St Fillans. The subscription rate is unchanged at £5.00 per adult and we hope that, in addition to the subscription, we would ask all members to consider making an additional donation to Hall funds.

Please click on the link below for more information and a subscription form.

Regards

The Hall committee.

VILLAGE HALL SUBSCRITION FORM

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9 July 2023

Four Seasons Summer Menu

Summertime and school holidays are here so we have updated our menu to cater for the shift in summer eating habits. 

CLICK HERE for menu.

Kind regards, Sue

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5 July 2023

St Fillans Toilets

‘Legs crossed in desperation’.

Even the P ‘ee’ can find no relief in St Fillans

The National Park Partnership Plan sets out how we will work together to achieve a shared vision for the area - The draft plan 2024-29 is supposed to outline and give an indication of how global and climate changes impact on the local communities. It states that together we must make transformational changes in the way that we live in, work in or visit the national park.

Here on Loch Earn we have been told we're a ‘tourist hot spot’ yet both the National Park in particular and Perth & Kinross by default appear to treat us as irrelevant.

Loch Lomond & Loch Venacher get preferential treatment with more than adequate toilet and camping facilities, whilst here on Loch Earn ‘next to nothing’.

This year at St Fillans the toilets have been downgraded, the gents have been closed; the signage on the ladies reads ‘one in one out’. Without consultation the local authority, Perth & Kinross, have downgraded it to a Unisex toilet, despite the fact that there is nothing to indicate that this is the case.

The National Park is providing ‘so called’ official camp sites around the loch side, with no additional toilet facilities. Fishermen roll up, find the gent’s toilet locked and proceed to urinate behind the building, which is in a deplorable state of repair, with flaking paintwork, damaged fascia boarding and a jungle of weeds growing around the perimeter.

Don’t take my word for it, go and take a look for yourselves! If they can’t get the small issues sorted now? What hope is there for the larger issues in the future?

With less than three weeks left to have your say now is the time to hold both authorities accountable for their lack of action here on Loch Earn.  

Take a Pride in Perthshire – it’s our Village

If you would like to complain contact Bailie Rhona Brock - [email protected] – Councillor Noah Kmocali – [email protected]  and Councillor Stewart Donaldson [email protected]  

Jim

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3 July 2023

The July Edition of The Villagers Magazine

The latest edition of the Villagers Magazine is now available in the Village Store.
It will be stocked in a stand with a coin slot in its base. The cost is £2.50 reflecting printing and paper cost rises.
Remember, this is a 4 month trial run to determine its future viability. 

During this trial period, it will still be available to subscribers on line at the usual address.
The Villagers

Jim

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23 May 2023

Minutes of the Community Council meeting on 10 May 2023

The Minutes of the Community Council held on 10 May 2023 can be viewed in a pdf file in a new window HERE  (meets accessibilty tests carried out by the eAccessibility PDF checker and are based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques).

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17 May 2023

St Fillans Golf Lessons

Starting this week-end (20th May), a course of golf lessons for anyone wishing to Give it a Go!

Coaching from Allan Martin, PGA Pro of Callander, 11am each Saturday for a few weeks.

Please enrol by email or PM to the golf club. [email protected] .

£10 lesson fee includes a tea/coffee after the lesson. 01764 685312

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21 April 2023 Drummond Windfarm Site

A public exhibition for the Drummond Windfarm Site (currently being re-named to the Glentarken Wind Farm) was held in the Sandison Hall on the 20th April 2023.

A map of the proposed 14 windturbines is shown below.

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8 April 2023

Thank you

Dear Villagers,

There has been a Herculean effort from various villagers over the last few months raising over £4200 for various charities and the upkeep of the village Hall.

On behalf of the Sandison hall we would like to thank The Burns Supper Committee and The Swishing Team members for their generous donations.

The recent very successful Fools Bazaar raised £2000 for us, and Alex is kindly donating the proceeds of his forthcoming Tai Chi sessions to our Hall.

Thank you all very much for all your hard work. It is very much appreciated.

Trish Forrester,

on behalf of Sandison Hall Committee.

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6 April 2023

Fools Bazaar thank you

Dear Villagers

The Fools Bazaar Team which to extend to you all an enormous thank you for your most generous donations and amazing support to our Village Hall fundraising event.

It is truly all down to your remarkable contributions that the day proved to be such a great success.

We have after “pledged” donations still to come in, which once received will result in this small village of ours having raised an astonishing amount of £2,000.00

Lorna

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18 March 2023

Thank You

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12 March 2023

St Fillans Art and Craft Club

Calling all creatives!

11 March 2023

Swishing thank you

Our Swishing Team from last Saturday would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who both donated to and attended our event last weekend, we hope you all had a lovely time and got some “new to you” items that you’re enjoying using.

Thanks to everyone’s generous donations we raised an amazing grand total of £1,850. We have today completed the transactions of our donations the total has been split as follows:

Marie Curie - £500

SSPCA - £500

St Fillans Community Trust - £500

Sandison Hall - £350

Thanks again, massively appreciated.

Ruth

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28 February 2023

Construction of Phase 5b - Loch Earn Railway Path

Please be aware; work is about to start on upgrading a section of our Loch Earn Railway Path, stretching westwards towards Lochearhead from the Glentarken Bridge. This section is just over one kilometre in length and crosses the Glentarken Track that starts from the A85, near the Loch Earn Sailing Club. The Glentarken Track is being used as access for materials and equipment, and the site compound is also to the side of this track.

Access along the Railway Path and the Glentarken Track will be possible at all times (under supervision during working hours) but it would be appreciated (for health and safety reasons) if everyone would avoid the area, if at all possible, while construction is taking place. The work is planned to last for about 10 weeks and I will let everyone know when the site is clear and safe.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Best regards, Geoff.

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24 February 2023

AGMs of the Sandison Hall and the Community Trust

The AGMs of the Sandison Hall and the Community Trust were held on 24 February 2023.

The Sandison Hall AGM Agenda and a synopsis of the year’s financial results can be viewed in a new window by clicking

HERE 

The Sandison Hall Treasurer's Report can be viewed in a new window by clicking

HERE 

The Sandison Hall Chairman's Report can be viewed in a new window by clicking

HERE

The St Fillans Community Trust AGM Agenda can be viewed in a new window by clicking

HERE 

The St Fillans Community Trust AGM Abridged Accounts can be viewed in a new window by clicking

HERE 

The St Fillans Community Trust AGM Minutes 2022 can be viewed in a new window by clicking

HERE 

The full accounts can be accessed at Companies House - Company No: 329836 under filings.

All the above pdf files meet accessibilty tests carried out by the eAccessibility PDF checker and are based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques.

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23 February 2023

Minutes of Community Council Meeting held on 15 February 2023

The Minutes of the Community Council held on 15 February 2023 can be viewed in a pdf file in a new window HERE (meets accessibilty tests carried out by the eAccessibility PDF checker and are based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques).

19 February 2023

Heritage Update

Our village heritage expert, Jim Brierley, has provided new information re- the siting of Morell. This can be viewed on the village website Heritage page which now shows a map from 1783 positioning Morell as a settlement on the hillside above Tynereoch.

Don

21 December 2022

The Winter edition of our Voice magazine which is packed with news and other interesting features on different aspects of the National Park in an easy to use flick page format and can be viewed by clicking on: https://issuu.com/friendslochlomondtrossachs/docs/thevoicewinter2022web  

Sandison Hall Annual Subscription 2022

For two years your Village Hall had to remain closed because of Covid restrictions. Whilst we were closed, we still had to meet electricity, insurance and other essential costs. The closure has also resulted in the continued loss of all the regular users being the Country Dancers, St Fillans Music Circle, Yoga / keep fit.

The annual subscription to the Association, The Sandison Hall, is now due and we hope all St Fillans Villagers will subscribe and also consider a donation as well.annual subscription to the Association, The Sandison Hall, is now due

Please click ton the link below for more information and a subscription form.

Regards

The Hall committee.

Village Hall Subscription Form

(meets the eAccessibility PDF checker based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques.)

28 February 2022

Sandison Hall AGM Minutes

Please CLICK HERE to view the minutes in a pdf file in a new window (meets accessibilty tests carried out by the eAccessibility PDF checker and are based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques).

26 February 2022

St Fillans Community Trust Ltd AGM Minutes

Please CLICK HERE to view the minutes in a pdf file in a new window (meets accessibilty tests carried out by the eAccessibility PDF checker and are based on the WCAG 2.0 PDF Techniques).

27 January 2022

Railway Path St Fillans Upgrade

Dear Villagers,

Work has now started to upgrade the small section of our Railway Path behind the 'West End' of our Village. This work will complete the off road route running behind the Village, from Station Road to the Glen Tarken Track (Peat Road), providing all ability access from one side of the village to the other. We are aware that this part of the route is regularly used by many villagers and visitors. However, we have been advised that this section of the path will need to be closed during the construction. We apologies for any inconvenience this may cause and thank everyone for their patience during this time.

CLICK HERE to see a program of construction for this section.

Please let me know if you would like any further information regarding this work.

Best regards, Geoff.

2 January 2023

Bin Collection dates for 2023

14 December 2021

Voice Magazine - Winter Edition - Loch Lomond and the Troassachs National Park

It can be viewed by clicking on: https://issuu.com/friendslochlomondtrossachs/docs/thevoicewinter2021

The latest edition of the magazine is packed with news and other interesting features on different aspects of the National Park 

1 Oct 2021

October Villagers Magazine

We again have the Cover page featuring pics of our Mighty Hike Team who completed the 26.2mile walk on August 28th raising an unbelievable sum of money for the effort. See the Pic below.

31 May 2021

St Fillans Table Tennis Club

Dear Villagers,

25 May 2021

Christian Aid

Thanks to all the many generous villagers who have added to the Kiltwalk total of £1345 by another £314 in the Delivery only Christian Aid  envelope collection.

This is a fantastic amount which will go to help the very poorest in the world, and will be put to practical use helping local communities directly.

We are so grateful for your help and goodwill,
Dundurn Christian Aid Committee.

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4 March 2021

Minutes of the AGMs of the Community Trust and the Sandison Hall

The minutes of the AGM of the Community Trust held on 26th February 2021 can be downloaded HERE as a 'Word' file

The minutes of the AGM of the Sandison Hall held on 26th February 2021 can be downloaded HERE as a 'Word' file

(No accessibility issues have been identified in tests of these files)

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3 March 2021

Activity on Dundurn Walk Site

Hello villagers

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14 February 2021

Sally Watson's Birthday

Sally Watson thanks all her friends in St Fillans for the wonderful outpouring of cards and gifts and the continuous flow of friends waving, blowing kisses, talking through the window and singing Happy Birthday.

Jean put up Happy Birthday with stars on the window, Liz and Russell's grandchildren carried a banner, Ruth and Geoff had put up bunting on the fore-shore and along the wall and there were 90 today banners round the front door.

What a wonderful demonstration of love and affection! It made my day and reinforces the fantastic Community spirit of St Fillans. Thank you again to all.

Sally Watson

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7 December 2020

Service 115 - Local Timetable (see below for Full Timetable)

Stagecoach East Scotland Full Bus Service

Stagecoach services are in black. Those in the red font are connecting minibus services betweeen St Fillans and Comrie on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays only. These are still waiting to be updated as of 19 November - estimated 2 weeks yet by P&K Council.

Monday to Friday: Stagecoach updated 7 November 2022 (Sweeney's minibus service in red - awaiting new timetable) 

St Fillans	Comrie	Crieff	Perth Bus Station
06:18	06:30	06:45 / 06:50	07:37
08:07	08:23 / 08:27	08:42 / 09:00*	09:45*
11:57	12:11 / 12:25	12:40 / 12:45	13:30
12:27	12:41 / 13:25	13:40 / 13:44	14:30
13:57	14:11 / 14:25	14:40 / 14:45**	15:30
14:27	14:41 / 15:35***	15:50 / 15:55	16:40
16:36	16:51	17:10 / 17:15	18:00

* change at Crieff to 15A bus from Stirling only on Non-school days

**  change at Crieff to 15A bus from Stirling.

*** only on Non-school days

Saturday: Stagecoach updated 7 November 2022

St Fillans	Comrie	Crieff	Perth Bus Station
07:51	08:06	08:25 / 8:30	09:15
18:36	18:51	19:10 / 19:15	20:00
22:38	22:51	23:05 / 23:05	24:00 (or 00.00)

 

Monday to Friday: Stagecoach updated 7 November 2022 (Sweeney's minibus service in red - awaiting new timetable) 

Perth Inveralmond Estate Opp. Depot	Crieff	Comrie	St Fillans
05:14	05:48 / 05:50	06:05	06:17

Perth Kinnoull Street	Crieff	Comrie	St Fillans
06:45	07:28 / 07:31	07:46	08:01
10:15	10:53 / 10:56	11:16 / 11:41	11:55
11:15	11:53 / 11:56	12:16 / 12:11	12:25
12:15	12:53 / 12:56	13:16 / 13:41	13:55
13:15	13:53 / 13:56	14:16 / 14:11	14:25
15:15	15:53 / 15:56	16:18	16:33

* non schoolday

Saturday: updated 7 November 2022

Perth Kinnoull Street	Crieff	Comrie	St Fillans
06:20	06:58 / 07:01	07:21	07:36
17:15	17:53 / 17:56	18:16	18:31
21:15	22:01 / 22:03	22:19	22:34

The Saturday night return service to and from Comrie and Crieff will still operate though it now leaves St Fillans half an hour earlier 18.36 hrs.

You can also View and Print the above timetable in a pdf file - Disabled until updated

If you spot any errors, please email me HERE and I'll correct. Don

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1 December 2020

Neish Island Discs – December 2020 - as published in the Villagers magazine - https://villagers.online/. now available

Don and Trish Forrester's Playlist

Artist	Track	Link
Fleetwood Mac	Second Hand News	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Fdm3-dnr0
Dave Brubeck Quartet	It’s a Raggy Waltz	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZQeOg01jaE
Eagles	The Last resort	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIVB7q4nvA8
Terry Jacks	Seasons in the Sun	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWdQbxNEFEs
Guns N’ Roses	Sweet Child O’ Mine	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4
Hawkwind	Silver Machine	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASL86Fxd7g
Diana Krall	We Just Couldn’t Say  Goodbye	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToTYtAGXaKk
Beach Boys	Sloop John B	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09dQmeB_NgU
Barbara Dickson	January - February	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gt98OkL11c
Lindisfarne	Clear White Light	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfhMZeb-1oo

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23 November 2020

Dundurn Parish Church has a new minister

 

Craig Dobney has been inducted in to Comrie linked with Dundurn churches in Perthshire. 

Craig, aged 54  said he was excited and looking forward to the fresh new challenges ahead.

Mr Dobney, who joined the RAF in 1984 and served for 22 years as an avionics engineer, said: “At a time when life is so difficult for so many people, I feel so honoured to be called to serve the communities of Comrie and St Fillans.

“Ministry itself will be a rather different experience to the one I first imagined but one filled with opportunities to bring the Good News of God’s unending love to our communities.

“This is a time that God seems to be moving his Church from a period of survival into a period of revival in which church and community work together hand in hand to ensure that no individual, no group is left outside in the darkness and the cold and the loneliness that is so often experienced in these days of COVID-19.

“I look forward to my ordination and induction with great excitement even though numbers are limited by the current restrictions.”

Faith and hope

The son of a Baptist minister, Mr Dobney grew up in Perthshire and won an episode of the television quiz, The Weakest Link, in 2010.

Married to Donna-Kerri, the couple have four children, Laura, Steffi, Daniel and Liam, and four grandchildren, Olivia, Logan, Robyn and Chase.

Mr Dobney served with 43 Squadron at RAF Leuchars in Fife and saw active service in far flung places across the globe including the Falklands, Middle East and Baltic region.

He said serving in both Gulf wars (1990 and 2003) “enhanced” his faith in God”

Recalling his tour of duty in 1990, Mr Dobney said: “I was an engineer on the ground based in Saudi Arabia with XI Sqn Tornado F3s.

“I fixed the radar, navigation fly by wire and weapons aiming systems but I also assisted in loading the missiles and the guns.

“It was certainly a time when I returned to a deep faith in God and facing up to the fragility of one's own mortality gives you a sense of what is important in life.

“As does the thought that the weapons you had just loaded could be used to kill others.”

Serve Him and the needs of others

Mr Dobney said the call to ministry properly developed several years later when he worked as a senior manager with Air Service Training (AST), based at Perth College.

“It was heart breaking and the point when it became loud and clear that God was calling me to do something that would enable me to serve Him and serve the needs of others.”

A keen golfer and Raith Rovers season ticket holder, Mr Dobney holds a business studies degree from the Open University and a degree in Divinity from New College in Edinburgh.

In his younger days, he worked as a radio and nightclub DJ in his spare time and was the lead singer of a band called “The Grind” which performed covers of punk and heavy rock in pubs and clubs on and off base at RAF Leeming at Northallerton, North Yorkshire.

Johnston Brown

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27 October 2020

Path Group

Going forward, we've recently been awarded £30k of funding from NatureScot (formally Scottish Natural Heritage) for future Project Design and Management for Railway Path.

Work Schedule and Achievement Plan

1. LERP Fortrenn Section - full funding in place, just waiting for final signed Path Agreement from SSE and hoping for completion by 1st April 2021. 
2. LERP Glentarken (west of bridge) - much of the design and planning done. Still needs Path Agreements, Planning Approval and additional funding. Completion hoped for end 2022. 
3. LERP Ardveich and Derry Woods - landowner discussions, design and planning started. Completion aimed for 2022/23 
4. Lochearnhead (Village Path Infrastructure Study which includes the Railway Path) - Sustrans and the National Park already engaged in Community Consultations. Findings and Recommendations to be published shortly. Completion 2022/23?
5. LERP Glentarken Woods - 2023/24? 
6. Update Village Walks information on Website, including possibility of GPS mapping. 
7. General Path Maintenance; with the help of the Garden Group. Cutting back encroaching vegetation, clearing fallen trees etc. 

30 Sept 2020

Jim O’Donnell’s Pics for Neish Island Discs

October 2020 - as published in the Villagers magazine

	Track	Artist	Link to Track on YouTube
1	Norwegian Wood	The Beatles	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6y1ZCg_8
2	My Cherie amour	Steve Wonder	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW0YcO5P3OM
3	The Lemon song	Led Zeppelin 11	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gWbKAcuzN8
4	Dreamer	Supertramp	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agUL_Soubr8
5	Mid Air	Paul Buchanan	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE70AgkeTZc
6	Secret Combination	Randy Crawford	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdzTRCZ5QEM
7	Love shack	B52’s	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCUofOCiZo4
8	Roadhouse Blues	The Doors	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2_X4VTCoEo
9	Would you be so kind	Dodie Clarke	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ypnr33sEmg
10	All I need	Jacob Collier	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJpiozQUJvE

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1 Sept 2020

Neish Island Discs – September 2020 - as published in the Villagers magazine

Harry & Hillary’s Playlist – not in any discernible order!

1: Music, John Miles	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAsvjVx-Mg4
2: American Pie, Don McLean	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX_TFkut1PM
3: Teddy Bears Picnic, Henry Hall & his Orchestra	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZANKFxrcKU
4: Firebird, Lynyrd Skynyrd.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxIWDmmqZzY
5: Where do you go to my lovely, Peter Sarstedt.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8XQZYIiNgo
6: Baker Street, Gerry Rafferty	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo6aKnRnBxM
7: Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ
8: Be Not Too Hard, Joan Baez	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZqh0B79QUk
9: Kayleigh, Marillion	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6p09jqRLp8
10: Frankie, Sister Sledge	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14RTjkPaz5E

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13 June 2020

ERIC KENNELLY

Dear Friends

As a family we would like to thank you all so much for your love, support and for coming to bid farewell to our beloved Eric  /  Dad as he passed through the village for the last time.  He was proud to be part of this special community.

We are overwhelmed by all the donations, cards, messages, flowers, meals, cakes …. the list goes on. The kindness you have shown makes these difficult days easier to bear. 

With much love,

Lorna, Malcolm, Roslyn, Allison, Stuart and the rest of the family

https://erickennelly.muchloved.com *

Over £1,188 raised so far.

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8 May 2020

VE DAY CELEBRATIONS 2020

75 years ago today the guns fell silent at the end of the war in Europe. To mark this significant occasion in St Fillans, Ruth has collated contributions from valued members of our community, detailing some of their wartime memories and experiences along with an account from 'The Old Croc' about how the Parish of Dundurn celebrated victory.

A sincere thanks to all the villagers who have contributed.

Please click HERE to open the contributions in a new window.

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24 March 2020

Reach Out Group

Good Day Villagers,

You will, I hope, all have seen the fliers put through everyone’s door regarding  assistance available from the St Fillans Reach Out Group, which was set up under the overview of the Community Council to try to respond to folks’ needs (particularly the self-isolating) in the present climate of Covid-19 uncertainty. That flier provided some initial points of contact, who are happy to provide support and assistance as indicated.

Since then, additional offers of specific assistance, particularly with food shopping and delivery, have been made and circulated by Liam in our Village Store, and from the proprietors of both our Hotels.

All these offers including the ability to phone the individuals whose phone numbers were listed in the original flier remain valid and that is not expected to change going forward while the Virus is still a threat.

However, this Community Support can be further enhanced and made speedier by drawing more Villagers into this Reach Out initiative. Let me explain how it might work.

The original Group who met (at 2 metre spacing!!) to discuss what could be done to help was only 7 strong. Initial decisions were immediately made, one of which was that a fast and reliable messaging system between them was essential. That was immediately set up and its creation speeded up the development of the Reach Out flier from concept, through printing and through your letterboxes within 72 hours of the meeting.

The Communications Tool we used is called WhatsApp, which is already well known and used within the Village.  For those not familiar with WhatsApp, it is a mobile phone app which allows any member of a Group to almost instantly message every other member of the same Group. Accessed through your mobile phone, it also utilises internet and so avoids problems caused by a poor mobile signal, which we know only too well in some areas of the Village particularly when indoors. It is also essentially cost free to anyone who has a reasonably modern mobile phone (either Android or IOS operating system) holding a Sim Card with a modest data allocation and a home internet service.

It is simple to use – if you can send a text message on a phone, then you can also WhatsApp! As an example of how it might work if expanded, let’s say Mrs X required a prescription to be collected from Comrie. As presently set up per the flier, this could be achieved by a phone call to one of the Volunteers listed therein. This would prompt them to send a WhatsApp message to the Group and if someone is in or is planning to pass through Comrie they would respond again via WhatsApp to say they could do it and deliver it. This information would currently not filter back to Mrs X unless and until the Volunteer who received the original request was able to call Mrs X back. Now before anyone says you can’t just waltz into a Pharmacy and pick up someone else’s prescription, I know. You need another bit of information. Usually the address will do, but sometimes a DoB is requested. That detail will be overcome as we proceed.

Getting back to the crux of the problem and the solution described above, there are too many steps involved. Accordingly, logic suggests that we should open the WhatsApp Group to the whole Village. A Group can take up to 256 members so the Village should comfortably fit.

To use the same example, if Mrs X was able to join the Group, she could WhatsApp her need instantly to the whole Group and if someone was available to accommodate her, they would confirm via WhatsApp. That confirmation would go to directly to Mrs X and to every other member of the Group so everyone else would know the need had been satisfied.

I hope I have explained the benefit of being part of this Group satisfactorily. I would also like to say, that although the Group was set up with the limited objectives already described, it has already, and will continue, to develop in a broader sense and be used to tackle other issues and opportunities. For instance, Ruth Graham yesterday advised that she had just trimmed her Rosemary plants and if anybody wanted some, they should contact her. I duly took some cuttings and very good they look too! In more normal times, it could also be pressed into service to aid folk getting in and out of Comrie given the reduced Bus Service.

The Community Council endorses the practicality and use of this Tool and I would encourage anyone who wishes to take part to join. It will enable you not just to request help but to offer it. Definitely a two-way street!

So, please consider becoming part of the Village Reach Out effort.  Simply send me an E Mail at 

[email protected]. You will need to provide me with your mobile phone number, but that will not be generally visible across the Group.

If you are unsure of how to activate WhatsApp on your mobile, log your mobile on to https://www.whatsapp.com/dl

where it will/should be immediately available to download at no charge.

If you are unsure of whether your phone is capable of handling it, you can still try to download it as above – it will either download or tell you it has failed.  If the latter happens or you still have a problem, send me the make and model of the phone and I will check its spec to see what is possible or find someone cleverer than me to do that if I get stuck.

IOS requires version 9 or later (the most current is v 13). Android requires version 4.0.3 or later (the most current is v 10). Older versions are not supported.

Stay Well!

Bruce

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19 March 2020

St Fillans Reach Out Group

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14 November 2019

St Fillans - Best 9 hole Course in Scotland - Scottish Golf Tourism Awards

Members and visitors to St Fillans Golf Club have been so delighted with the presentation of the course during 2019 by green-keeper John Myles, that when  the opportunity arose to support a Scotland-wide poll, most of them expressed their support for this local club. A few weeks ago the club committee were advised that they were one of the top four 9 hole clubs in Scotland and at a prestigious presentation evening held at the Fairmont, St Andrew’s, the club were officially presented with the “Best 9 hole Course” award. Other awards went to Carnoustie, St Andrews’s and Trump Aberdeen courses.

2019 has been a good year at St Fillans with increased membership and visitor numbers after several years of decline, and it’s hoped that the recent award will bring along extra visitors in 2020. The club offers a great membership package – simply email [email protected] for details.

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10 November 2019

Thank you

On behalf of the members of Dundurn Church a grateful ‘thank you’ to all in the Garden Group who joined us and helped with our big clear–up outside the church on Saturday. We shall let you know when we are ready for the next session!

And now to the ‘Knit and Natter Group’ and their incredible poppy knitting efforts which transformed the church today for our Remembrance Service. The cascade of poppies and the doves of peace tableau are stunningly beautiful and will remain in place throughout this week. The church is open every day, so please come in and view this tribute to those who gave so much that we might live in freedom and peace.

Elma Brierley
 

Community Coo for Loch Earn BLiSS trail at Crieff Cowches Auction

Have you “herd”? Two of the 11 cow shaped designer benches from Crieff Succeeds unique summer art trail have mooved to Loch Earn to join the award winning BLISS trail, following an auction in aid of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, at Crieff Hydro on October 9th.

Having collaborated with Loch Earn residents and community groups to fund a collective bid sum in advance, BLiSS trail innovators Loch Earn Tourism Information (LETi) were prepared on arrival at the auction dinner held in Crieff Hydro’s Melville Hall.

After failing to win MacGregor by June McEwan (fittingly won by Crieff Highland Gathering), the LETi Loch Earn bid team persevered to win not one but two cowches on budget.  

“Moodnight Meadow” by Perthshire ceramic artist Ceri White. The dark aubergine cowch has mirrored tile horns with a gold fringe, hooves and markings. Designed to represent the beauty of the countryside by moonlight, her new luxury paddock is the grassy verge overlooking Loch Earn, opposite The Four Seasons Hotel in St Fillans. 

Artist Ceri describes herself as a night owl, aware of how astonishing the landscape is by moonlight. Her humour and creative imagination fits well with BLiSS trail providing an opportunity to attract folklore and dark sky fans.

Ceri says ” At night a new mysterious landscape with unknown inhabitants emerges. Who knows what the cows get up to. Their horns and hooves are bathed in moonshine and perhaps they feel a little more glamorous and alluring - ready to welcome all the creatures of the night to their meadow” 

60^th Brown Cup Scottish Schools Championships Loch Earn 8^th – 10^th June 2019

Brown Cup 1959 - 2019

The idea of widening sailing competition beyond club membership to local schools was the idea of Jack Brown, who was the Commodore of Loch Earn Sailing club from 1960-1962. LESC are very proud to have hosted this event for 60 years. This year Morag Donaldson, Jack Brown’s daughter was invited to present the prizes. It was great to hear her tell the sailors & parents at the prize giving that her father would be so proud to see how the event has evolved.

Brown Cup 2019

This year Brooks Macdonald returned for the second year as event sponsor. Lee Crowe represented the company at the event. Brooks Macdonald kindly provided rash vests with the Brooks MacDonald logo, Brown Cup logo & past winners for all the competitors. 

The event kicked off with a two day training camp. This year 37 sailors were coached by Becky Orr, Christine Wood, Tom Graham & Iain Duncan; all RYA qualified coaches and past Brown Cup sailors.

Monday morning dawned sunny with no wind and a none too favourable weather forecast.

This year 3 fleets competed: Optimist, Topper & Handicap. Schools declare their three boat teams at registration. This year 14 School teams were competing for the Brown Cup.

Optimist results:

Topper results:

Handicap:

Brown Cup:

From left to right Lee Crowe Brooks Macdonald (event sponsor) James Gifford, Tom Mitchell, Rory Gifford all Dundee High School & Morag Donaldson ( her father Jack Brown founded the event in 1959)
 

Colin Tait Loch Earn Sailing Club Sailing Secretary.

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1 June 2019

St Fillans Playpark opened

After 8 years in the planning, the play park was finally opened on 1st June by Councillor Rhona Brock.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1 May 2019

Fibreoptic Broadband Update

Great news. All the houses in Manse Lane and just west of this to include Lake Cottage can now order a Fibre Broadband service. If you have an ADSL2+ router you'll need a new one. Your ISP will normally provide this. if you already have an ADSL2+ router that is compatible with FTTC/FTTP( VDSL) then you won't need a new router but will need to go through the setup again, usually through the wizard.

Estimated download speeds are up to 80Mb/sec.

Current OpenReach setup time is approx. 10 working days after acceptance of your order.

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24 February 2019

Loch Earn Railway Path Project Plans

  

Click the image above to view the Plans in a new window (pdf)

Page 1 shows phases 4, 5 and 6 (proposed)

Page 2 shows phases 1, 2 and 3 (completed)

For points of interest along the Railway Path click HERE to view in a new window.

Phase 4 is essentially finished with some tree planting still to take place.

A B Gairns Contractors Ltd

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12 February 2019

The Core Paths Plan Review

The Core Paths Plan Consultation has now BEEN EXTENDED TO 5PM FRIDAY 26 APRIL 2019.
The Core Paths Plan outlines the network of Core Paths which provide the public with reasonable access throughout the National Park. More information is available on the National Park website about the difference between the paths network and the Core Paths system. 

The existing Core Paths Plan was adopted in 2010 but over the intervening years there have been various new paths created and upgrades to some existing paths that may now meet the criteria to be designated as Core Paths. There have also been realignments of some Core Paths and some paths that were included as Core Paths in the Plan that have not been created as had been previously envisaged. The purpose of the review is to ensure that the Plan continues to recognise the essential Core Paths that provide sufficient access throughout the National Park area.
 
Thanks to those who have already taken the time to review the proposed amendments to the Plan and submit a response to the consultation. It is very important for the Park to hear the views of all our partners, stakeholders, landowners, community members and anyone with an interest in access throughout the National Park. 
Don

5 February 2019

Departure of Rev Dr G. McWilliams, Minister of Comrie with Dundurn Parish Churches 

Many in the village already know, but for those who have yet to hear, Graham, our minister of almost 14 years, is leaving the charge of Comrie with Dundurn to continue his ministry with Fairlie linked with Largs, St Columba’s Parish Churches.

Graham will be preaching his last service in Dundurn on Sunday 24^th February at 11.30am, with a united service of worship the following Sunday March 3^rd in Comrie at 11am.

Our worship on the 24^th Feb will be followed by a Soup & Sandwich lunch in the church at 12.30, and all who have been touched in any way by Graham’s ministry are invited.

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27 January 2019

Thanks to all who contributed. The Hogmanay Evening raised £400 in aid of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance Service.

The Tunnel Party raised £400 (£350 on the night and a subsequent donation of £50) for MND through the "My name'5 Doddie Foundation" in aid of those affected by MND and to fund research into the disease.

Please see the emails from both the charities below.

Audrey

A huge thank you, Audrey!

Reason for donation: St Fillans villagers wanted any proceeds from our Hogmanay evening to be donated to SCAA, a service we all consider essential for remote areas in Scotland

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26 January 2019

Burns Supper

Photos from Saturday night's Burns Supper

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27 December 2018

Mince Pie Walk

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19 December 2018

Fibreoptic Broadband Update

Great news. All the houses east of Dundurn Parish Church, from Kirklea to Clachnaba inclusive can now order a Fibre Broadband service. If you have an ADSL2+ router you'll need a new one. Your ISP will normally provide this. if you already have an ADSL2+ router that is compatible with FTTC/FTTP then you won't need a new router but will need to go through the setup again, usually through the wizard.

For those in Dundurn Walk, BT estimates download speeds of 35Mb/sec to 48.7Mb/sec. and upload speeds of 6.22Mb/sec to 8.37Mb/sec. The closer you are to the cabinet, the faster your speed will be.

Depending on your ISP you may be offered two speed options. 1. 40/10 and 2. 55/10. My own view is that, depending on your location, I would go with the 40/10 option in the first instance and see what speed you get. There is no point paying more for the faster option if that is not going to be obtainable.

Current OpenReach setup time is approx. 10 working days. Realistically, even if you order now, it'll be in early in January before it's installed. 

The next phase is from Lake Cottage to all houses in Manse Lane.

Don

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13 December 2018

Fibreoptic Broadband Update

Final tests are being carried out and Fibre broadband should be available in the next month to those properties from Kirklea to Clachnaba inclusive.

The next phase is from Lake Cottage to all houses in Manse Lane.

Don

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11 December 2018

Fibreoptic Broadband Update

The Fibreoptic Broadband Cabinet No 1, opposite Neish, is due to have power connected shortly. All the houses east of Dundurn Parish Church, from Kirklea to Clachnaba inclusive should hopefully have a fibre service available in the next 4 months.

Don

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11 October 2018

Johnston Carmichael publishes independent review of Royal Bank of Scotland branches earmarked for closure

Read the full report HERE. Opens in a new window. Page down to page 36 for Comrie Branch.

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10 October 2018

FINAL SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED FOR TRANSPORT PLANNING SOCIETY’S PEOPLE’S AWARD

Lochearn Railway Path has made the final shortlist for the above award.

View in a new window

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5 October 2018

BBC Countryfile Ramble

Thank you very much to everyone who supported the St Fillans Countryfile Ramble. We completed our walk yesterday in glorious sunshine with a wonderful turnout of villagers, around 30 of us including 8 children and 1 dog! 

So far our donation page has raised just under £300 which is fantastic, a couple of people asked how to donate yesterday so I'm attaching a link below should anyone else which to place a donation. 

https://countryfile-ramble-for-bbc-children-in-need-2018.everydayhero.com/uk/ruth-6?_ga=2.226731486.2125018031.1538902556-1580092760.1537519672

Following on from conversations yesterday a few of us are thinking of organising walks on a regular basis which villagers would be welcome to take part in, the first suggestion was a walk up Dundurn Hill.  If you would be interested in joining us on those walks, please let me know.

Super effort St Fillans, thanks again,

Ruth

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17 September 2018

Camping in the National Park Update

A handy overview of the figures on camping in May to August can be viewed in a new window HERE

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

 

 

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10 September 2018

St Fillans Carpet Bowling Club as published in the Strathearn Herald.

St Fillans Carpet Bowling Club has donated £640 to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance and Comrie First response.

The funding has come from the club's surplus funds. Once a popular pastime, with open competitions taking place between the many local clubs on the go, demand for the game has dwindled in recent years.

Ian Moncrieff of the club explained "Scottish Carpet Bowling in the west of Scotland has slowly lost it's competitive edge, replaced by many other distractions."

"St Fillans Bowling Club is no exception and struggles to keep the interest alive. So much so that the bowling club members recognise that the money held in the account lies dormant when no equipment or expense is needed.  As a result, club members have agreed to donate the sum of £640 equally to First Responce and Scotland's Charity Air ambulance."

Ian is hoping that the carpet bowling can be revived in the village one day. He added "The bowling club stores all the necessary equipment in waiting for the day when sufficient members are willing to come and play locally each Monday from October to March in the Sandison Hall. It's fun and you don't have to live in the village to play."

Those interested in having a game of bowls can call Ian on 253.

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16 July 2018

Knotweed spraying at the east end of the village next to the Earn.

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13 July 2018

Lady Hope

Today two members of the Garden Group started work to restore the floral display Sam created in memory of his late wife Sue.

Sam gave his permission for this work to be done as he is now not feeling able to do this himself.

There is still some work to be done before planting starts, but if anyone has a spare plant or cuttings which would work in the boat please contact Lorna.

Regards, Sheila

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30 June 2018

Dundurn Church Coffee morning

Thanks to all who supported our 'Summer Coffee Mornings in Dundurn'. June found us outside enjoying the wonderful sunshine. Your generous donations will be added to out 'Little Church' collections and forwarded to a good cause in due course.

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5 June 2018

Gardening Group

Once again, thank you to all the villagers who helped today. There was a excellent  turnout and we accomplished a great deal. A warm welcome to the new members of our group. 

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3 June 2018

Moonwalk

On Saturday the 9th of June, I will be participating in the Edinburgh Moonwalk. This is an overnight charity marathon raising funds for the fight against breast cancer. 

If anyone would be kind enough to sponsor me, no matter what the amount, you can do so in the following ways -

1. Online at - https://moonwalkscotland2018.everydayhero.com/uk/richard-3

2. I will put a sponsor form in the village shop.

All monies raised go to a very worthwhile charity, for an excellent cause and any donations are gratefully received.

Thanks you,

Richard Graham

Update 20 June 2018

I am delighted to say that I have raised £1400, which with Gift Aid is significantly more. Much of my sponsorship came from this village, with two extremely generous donations being made by villagers who wish to remain anonymous.

Thank you to all who sponsored me, no matter what the amount. I am very grateful for your support.  

With sincere thanks,

Richard.

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29 May 2018

Camping in the Park Update

A comprehensive update can be viewed in a new window HERE

A handy overview of the figures on camping in March and April can be viewed or printed in a pdf version HERE.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

 

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29 April 2018

The Great Loch Earn Boat Race

There were a small number of entrants this year, with only four boats being taken. The weather was good, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, particularly as the start and finish were so much improved. Thanks again to Brad and all at the Achray, to the sponsors Strathearn Gin and to the Festive Committee. 

St Fillans entered two boats, the Gents team (Richard, Johnathon, Mac and Bruce) named Zeroes Not Heroes and the ladies team (Carol, Louise, Katy and Pamela) named Mama Mia. The gents team won the event and the ladies won the veterans trophy. Significant funds were raised by both teams for MND Scotland and thank you to all who sponsored both boats.

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24 April 2018

Gardening Group

Thank you to all the villagers who helped today to cut back the overgrowth on the shore at the East end of the loch and on the banks of the Earn adjacent to Liam's car park. Further clearing sessions will be arranged in the near future.

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28 March 2018

Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

A LETTER FROM BARNEY - 
Hi Folks,
Barney here, with a tale to tell and a tail to wag because of it.
Next month marks my 9th birthday, which means my last year of service duty begins, leading to demob when I must retire and give up my harness.
My actual birthday is April the 24th, which happens to coincide with the London marathon - the biggest and best in the world and a glorious opportunity for me to go out with a bang! Not that I will be running in it myself of course —too many lamp-posts to sniff in London!- but my Boss’s daughter, Kirsty, will be running for me.
Even when I’m off lead on daily walks on the hill paths and tracks around St Fillans with the Boss, I am always keeping a watchful eye on him.  I love the freedom in this Village and surrounding hills but I am so proud of the Harness uniform I wear when we take to the towns and cities, keeping the Gaffer on the straight and narrow, reminding him to visit the hostelry where our thirst is quenched and there’s always a biscuit treat in the right hand pocket! 
Kirsty will leave behind her Aberdeen Cafe for the Big Smoke with the full backing of “Guide Dogs for the Blind Association” wearing all their dress paraphernalia. After months of hard training - days, nights and weekends - she runs proudly in recognition of this fabulous charity and all the hundreds of puppy walkers, volunteers and Dog trainers who serve the thousands of Blind and Visually impaired Guide Dog owners all over the country.
Kirsty has personally seen the Love and devotion between her Dad and me and is eager to thank me and my brothers and sisters who give our all to our Custodians.
If you wish to help financially to train more wonderful Guide dogs ....like me!!!!....who will give a much improved quality of life to a Blind or Visually impaired person, then please visit Kirsty’s Just Giving Page - www.justgiving.com/fundraising/kirsty-moncrieff
Many thanks from Barney WOOF WOOF

Update 21 July. Over £5940 raised so far.

       
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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26 January 2018

Chargeable Garden Waste Collection Service

From 1^st April 2018, householders who wish to recycle their garden waste in their brown bins will require a Garden Waste Permit.  The Council will be introducing the annual charge of £25 per bin (£30 from April 2019) for the collection of household garden waste from brown bins.  Food waste will continue to be collected from households through the brown bins free of charge. 

All households currently on the brown bin service should have been written to with information about how to arrange for a Garden Waste Permit.

Go to http://www.pkc.gov.uk/gardenwaste to order your permit.

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17 January 2018

Transforming Surgical Services in Tayside

Proposals to transform surgical services across Tayside have been approved by Tayside NHS Board. View the Press release in a new window HERE.

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15 January 2018

Local Development Plan 2

Perth & Kinross Council is consulting on the Proposed Local Development Plan 2 for the Perth and Kinross area. It's important to have your say on what's proposed in your area. 

Please view the video created by The Environment Service of Perth and Kinross Council which is a promotional video of the proposed Local Development Plan 2.  The video is to urge you to comment on the plan that may affect our area.

**The Period for Representation on the Proposed Local Development Plan has now closed**

Click HERE to view the video.

http://www.pkc.gov.uk/ProposedLDP2

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13 January 2018

21CN Upgrade to St Fillans Exhange

The St Fillans Telephone Exchange was upgraded yesterday to 21CN. This has more or less doubled our download and upload broadband speeds. Roll on fibreoptics.

21CN (21^st Century Network) is a Next Generation Network (NGN) being deployed by British Telecom. The core aim of the project is to bring the UK's telecoms network in to the digital age.

The following are some of the key changes that 21CN will bring:

• The national PSTN phone network will be moved on to a digital IP network - most of it has long ago. We're in the slow lane
• The retirement of 16 existing legacy networks and the introduction of a single "multi-service" network
• The national roll-out of ADSL2+, offering services at up to 19Mbps. ADSL2+ Annex M will also be deployed, offering upstream rates of up to 2.5Mbps
• A complete overhaul of the broadband services offered. A range of new configurable QoS (Quality of Service) products will be made available.

21CN (ADSL2+) has a Maximum speed of 19Mbps. 21CN is a pre-requisite for Fibreoptic based Superfast Broadband - FTTC or FTTP (Fibre to the Cabinet or to the Premises respectively).

Jim says "It's progress towards fibre; that's us now with the layer 3 switch needed for modern fibre stuff."

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3 November 2017

Official Opening of Phase 3 of the Loch Earn Railway Path

Phase 3 of the Loch Earn Railway Path was opened by Cecil Smylie (Chair, St Fillans Community Trust) on the afternnon of 3rd November 2017.

This was followed by an optional walk or cycle to the ‘Crocodile’ and back

and then Tea/Coffee/Biscuits at the Four Seasons Hotel.                                                 

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13 0ctober  2017

The Commemorative Cairn

A Cairn to commemorate the 200^th Anniversary of the renaming of St Fillans in 1817 has been built at the 69818 24417 grid reference (top of Station Road). At 18:17 hrs exactly, the first stone was laid by our oldest resident Professor John Forty and the second by one of our youngest Villagers, Evie Allen.

The Cairn was successfully completed on the 7^th October by a host of villagers and includes a Time Capsule containing the St Fillans Guide, copies of the August & September “Villagers” both of which featured the Festive Weekend activities, John Forty's  "Life in the Village", a Memory Stick with downloads from the village Website, a Letter from an Eye-Witness (now living in Wales) to Queen Wilhelmina's visit in 1932 and Dave's reply thereto, the Festive Weekend Wine Label, a Golf Club Scorecard and the Village Telephone Directory.

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25 September 2017

Loch Earn Railway Path Project Plans

  

Click the image above to view the Plans in a new window (pdf)

Page 1 shows phases 4, 5 and 6 (proposed)

Page 2 shows phases 1, 2 and 3 (completed)

For points of interest along the Railway Path click HERE to view in a new window.

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30 July 2017

Loch Earn Railway Path

A total of 8,712 people have used our completed phase 2 section of the path in its first year! Our counter tells us the number of walkers was 6,377 and 2,335 cyclists. Phase 3 is now finished. 

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20 June 2017

Community Action Plan

You can view the Community Action Plan 2017 - 2022 in a new window HERE,

The Delivery Plan HERE and

The One Year Plan HERE

The Community Action Plan Survey results can be downloaded as a Powerpoint presentation HERE

Thanks

Carol

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20 June 2017

Drover's Bho Sculpture Unveiled on

BLiSS trail at Sustrans Cycle RT7 Strathyre 

A sculpture of a highland drover's cow, has been set on Sustrans cycle RT7 in Strathyre by the Loch Earn Tourism Information (LETi) group to celebrate Scotland's Year of History Heritage and Archaeology on the award winning BLiSS trail. 

Drover's Bho by Kev Paxton of ArtFe blacksmiths is the latest addition to the regional Scottish Thistle Award Winning BLiSS trail that links Balquhidder. Lochearnhead, Strathyre and St Fillans villages with eye catching art installations. View More in new window.

See also our 'Things to Do' page for more about BLiSS.

http://www.robroycountry.com/blisstrail

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22 May 2017

Phase 3 of Railway Path

Thank you all for your patience and understanding while the latest section of the Railway Path is being constructed - we appreciate that the noise has been more of a nuisance than was expected. For various reasons, this section has been quite challenging but hopefully the worst is over!

We are hoping that the tunnel will soon be unlocked so that work can move more easily westwards along the track. As this is a live construction site, for health & safety reasons, please try to keep away from the area.

The route has been well cleared for long term safety and maintenance reasons and the cuttings & rock-faces have been thoroughly checked for any potential danger.

The route has also been cleared to a width, where possible, to allow for an 'equine grass strip' to run alongside the actual path. This is part of an incentive within the National Park Authority and Sustrans, to encourage further users to enjoy a safe and traffic free environment.

 

Please note; work will also soon be starting on one of the main access paths from the village to the Railway Path. This will run as a whin dust track from the end of Shoemakers Lane to the Football Playing Field, with a whin dust footpath branching off and zig-zagging up the embankment on to the Railway Path. (This path is also designed to be a direct link to the new Play Park, from both the village and the Railway Path.)

Click HERE to view a location plan for this phase.

Best regards,

Geoff Carter

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10 March 2017

Fibreoptic Broadband in St Fillans

As you can see there is still some way to go. This schematic will be updated as progress is made.

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22 December 2016

www.pkc.gov.uk/bindates

A Household Waste Recycling Centre Permit System was introduced at all Perth & Kinross Recycling Centres from January 2017.

Household Waste Recycling Permits click HERE