Important notice

The cathedral is a working church and opening hours may vary due to private services and events. Please check the plan your visit tab for more information.

Ticket prices

It's free to visit Dunblane Cathedral but donations are welcome.

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With your support we can do even more to share all our stories and look after Scotland’s heritage now and in the years to come. You can make a donation online or by using our contactless donation points on site. 

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Opening times

1 April – 30 September

  • Monday: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Thursday: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Friday: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 4.30pm
  • Sunday: 2pm to 4.30pm

1 October – 31 March

  • Monday: 10am to 3.30pm
  • Tuesday: 10am to 3.30pm
  • Wednesday: 10am to 3.30pm
  • Thursday: 10am to 3.30pm
  • Friday: 10am to 3.30pm
  • Saturday: 10am to 3.30pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Last entry and closures

  • Lunch: 12.30 to 1.30pm
  • Last entry: 30 minutes before closing
  • Closed: 25 December to 4 January

Closures for private services and events

The cathedral is a working church and opening hours may vary due to services and events.

Saturday 19 September

Site closed all day.

Satuday 5 December 

Site closing at 2.30pm. Last entry at 2pm

How to get here

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Address

Dunblane
Perthshire
FK15 0AQ

National Grid reference:

NN 782014

Wooden door set in an ornately carved stone wall.

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Accessibility

All areas of this site will be open with the exception of the West Window Gallery and sections of the burial ground. 

Parking

There is some on street parking, including an accessible space, approximately 50m from the cathedral entrance on Kirk Street. There is also a public car park, including two accessible spaces, behind the cathedral approximately 100m away.

Approach to site

Visitors reach the entrance along a 50 metre level tarmac path from the street. 

The south door is accessed by a ramp. 

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are permitted at all our sites and within roofed areas.

Visiting the site

The nave, choir and chapter house are on the level on stone or tile floors.

Areas of seating are available throughout the cathedral.

Surroundings

The cathedral is surrounded by a graveyard. This has tarmac paths, but is mostly grassed.

Toilets

The nearest accessible toilet is at Tesco on Springfield Terrace.

Facilities

  • Car parking
  • Accessible by public transport
  • No dogs except assistance dogs
  • Shop

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