The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers

Some of the handbell group taken in The Cross, Dunkeld

 

The group was formed in October, 2002 and is now one of the largest and most active groups in Scotland. They have performed throughout Perthshire and beyond, ringing in Nursing Homes, Day Centres and Garden Centres, for Guilds, Rurals, Craft Fairs, Flower Festivals and have participated in Church services. They have been recorded for Hospital Radio Perth and provided entertainment at such notable venues as Perth Concert Hall, Scone Palace and Dundee Flower Show. Since its formation, the group has raised over £1000 each year for the benefit of local charities.

The group is led by Heather I McLean who is also one of the country's few handbell soloists. Heather is in much demand for solo performances and rings in Dunkeld Cathedral on Wednesday afternoons throughout the summer.

Group practices Thursday afternoons, Dunkeld,. Contact Tel: 01738 710210

 

 

Forthcoming events open to the general public

 

2008

 

Solo ringing throughout the summer by Heather I. McLean, one of the country

few accomplished handbell soloists. Solo ringing is most unusual. It is fascinating to watch and lovely to hear.

 Performances in Dunkeld Cathedral on most Wednesdays throughout the summer, 2.00 – 4.00 commencing 2^nd April. Also group ringing occasionally.

Contact Tourist Information Office, Tel: 01350 727688

 

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. Friday, May 16^th, 12.00 – 1.00

Performance of solo ringing by Heather. I. McLean

 

Dunkeld Cathedral Flower Festival. Thursday, 29^th May

a.m. Solo ringing by Heather I. McLean, accompanied by John Walker, FRCO

p.m. Group ringing 2.00 – 4. 15

 

National Museum of Scotland, Sunday, 15^th June

Performances of Solo Ringing by Heather. I McLean

12.30 – 1.00,  1.30 – 2.00 and  2.30 - 3.00 p.m.

 

St. Giles Cathedral. Friday, 20^th June, 12.00 – 1.00

Performance of Group Ringing.

 

Pitlochry Autumn Festival, Friday, 17^th October

Ringing in Pitlochry High Street. Evening.

 

Dunkeld Christmas Event, Saturday, 6^th or 13^th December (to be confirmed)

Ringing in Dunkeld.     a.m. The Cross or the Cathedral

                                   p.m.  Carols in the Cathedral

 

 McEwens Perth (most of day) Thursday 18th December

 

National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. Sunday, 7^th December

Christmas Event – Afternoon (time to be confirmed).

 

 

 

Some of the group in Dunkeld Cathedral
 

A CD containing group and solo ringing is available from Heather or members of the group. A DVD will be available shortly.

 

Click the button below to view a sample video