As one of the key goals of Birnam Arts, local community group and individuals are able to hire out the facilities at a reduced rate.
Many different community groups use the facilities of Birnam Arts. Summary information and contact details for a selection of local groups can be found below.
The Drama Club for the Dunkeld and Birnam area and its surrounding districts – has been in its present form since 2002, although its roots go back many years.
We meet most Mondays in Birnam Arts at 7.30pm. The club is a member of the Scottish Community Drama Association.
Membership is open to anyone interested in drama whether onstage, backstage, or front of house. New members are always welcome – if you think you might like to join us, please get in touch through the form on the BIPS website.
We offer one-off woodwind ensemble workshops in Perthshire, specifically intended for adult learners or rusty 'returners' on flute, oboe, clarinet or bassoon, for workshops and light-hearted 'play-along' events that give late-starter brass or bowed string players a fun experience.
Each workshop is a free-standing event, so there iswith no pressure to commit to regular attendance, and it popular with those commitments prevent them from participating in a community band or orchestra.
Contact: email info@blowandblast.co.uk or telephone 01764 652052.
The Field in Dunkeld is a place to grow vegetables by the community, for the community, and lies a short walk from the centre of Dunkeld.
As a community, we grow our produce on a large scale rather than small allotments, allowing us to produce enough throughout the growing season and beyond for our two weekly market stalls, including Tuesday mornings outside Birnam Arts.
Importantly, we grow our vegetables according to organic principles, with no insecticides or artificial fertiliser, and all our seeds are organically sourced.
Annual membership runs from 1st February, supporting the ongoing costs and providing a 20% discount on produce.
The Society was formed in 1976, meeting on the second Monday of each month. At present we have a membership of around 70.
The aims of the society:
If Interested, why not become a member? For more information please call 01350 727786 or email historical@dunkeldcathedral.org.uk
With a season which runs from September through to May, the society seeks to promote the arts, particularly the art of film and allied visual techniques. The programme is selected by the members to contain a mix of contemporary releases which may have not been shown in local commercial cinemas as well as old classics and favourites.
Films are shown at Birnam Arts, usually on the second & fourth Sundays of each month, starting at 7:30pm Doors open at 7:00pm and there is a bar and light refreshments available before each screening.
Membership of the society is £25 for the season. Visitors and guests are welcome.
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This is a lovely light and welcoming building with a cafe and library during the day and some really excellent concerts and shows of all genres mostly in the evening. It's an intimate space but with capacity for several hundred people and tends to be competitively priced. It relies on volunteer support and is an excellent community hub.
Katharine Preedy | Google Reviews
Birnam Arts has been host to great memories and moments, from dancing my heart out at weddings to speaking at conferences to enjoying wonderful music ... this place does it all and is an important hub. We look forward to the time we can enjoy BA to its full once again.
Susanna Thomson | Crowdfunder #savebirnamarts 2020
From the Box Office to the Gift Shop and Beatrix Potter exhibition, our wonderful team of incredible volunteers work with us to welcome the public to our beautiful building, helping at events, with general maintenance, selling tickets, artworks, and beautiful gift items in our Shop. We also need help supporting fundraising initatives as well as putting up posters or writing editorial. The list is (almost) endless!
Whether you have a passion for the arts, enjoy helping at events, or simply want to give back, we have a range of opportunites waiting for you. Volunteering with us not only supports local arts and culture but also offers you the chance to meet new people, develop new skills, and make a meaningful impact.
Discover how you could contribute by getting in touch today.
'I like helping at Birnam Arts as it is such a great asset to the community and all the permanent staff are really friendly.'
- Tina, Shop & Beatrix Potter Exhibition Volunteer.
If you would like to join one of our volunteer teams, please contact us on 01350 727674 or complete an online enquiry form.
The Intangible Heritage in Scotland Conference takes place here on Friday 01 November.
As a result, our Cafe will be closed to the public.
On Sat 02 Nov our Cafe will reopen, serving only cakes, ice creams and refreshments, with our full kitchen menu returning on Sun 03 Nov.
We apologise for any disappointment and inconvenience this may cause.
Our Shop, Art and Beatrix Potter exhibitions are open as usual.
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