Dunblane Attractions

The cathedral in the little town of Dunblane (pop. 7,500; 6mi/10km to the north of Stirling) was consecrated by Bishop Clement in 1228, although the foundation stone had been laid in the previous century by David I. The ground-plan of the church is remarkable in that the chancel has no side aisles or transept, unlike the main nave, which was fully restored by Sir Roland Anderson in 1893. The once freestanding church tower (12th century) has been incorporated into the south side. In the interior, the highly-acclaimed, oval window by John Ruskin and the 15th century choir stalls merit a closer inspection.