Constituency
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Volunteers Week 2025
This week marks Volunteersβ Week β an opportunity to recognise the outstanding contribution of volunteers across Scotland. I was pleased to begin the week by joining Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI) and local third sector leaders at a Leadership Breakfast, where we discussed how to reverse the decline in volunteering and continue to strengthen community…
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Doune & Dunblane Cricket Festival
It was brilliant to be able to pop along to the Primary 6 Doune & Dunblane Cricket Festival at Dunblane High School Yesterday. Around 130 primary school pupils took part in what was a great day. Well done to all those who took part and good luck to the finalists, including Dunblane Primary, who will…
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Private George Alister Walker Ewan to be Added to Dollar War Memorial
Keith Brown MSP, Member of Parliament for Clackmannanshire & Dunblane, has welcomed the decision by Clackmannanshire Council to add the name of Private George Alister Walker Ewan to the Dollar War Memorial, ensuring that his sacrifice is properly commemorated in his hometown. Private Ewan, who served in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, was killed in…
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Lornshill Academy
It was great to meet with Conor, Charlie, Ryan and their teacher Mr Mercer Lornshill Academy earlier this week to hear about their entry into the Institute of Civil Engineersβ CityZen competition. Their idea of using Gartmorn Dam to develop a hydro energy scheme was very interesting and well thought out. I wish them the…
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Dunblane Remembrance
Today, we remember. On this day, 29 years ago, the people of Dunblane suffered an unimaginable tragedy. We pause to honour the lives lost and think of the families, friends, and community forever impacted. ππππ‘ π¨π πππ«ππ‘ ππππ β ππ₯π°ππ²π¬ π«ππ¦ππ¦πππ«ππ.
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Wee County Crafters
Along with Councillor Ellen Forson, I recently enjoyed a visit to the Wee County Crafters, SCIO who are based in Alva. The Wee County Crafters provides friendly support to anyone interested in crafting activities and they have a fantastically equipped workshop. Anyone locally who is interested can find out more at: https://weecountycrafters.co.uk/
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Storm Γowyn
Storm Γowyn continues to cause disruption throughout the Clackmannanshire, Bridge of Allan and Dunblane area and the situation is changing constantly. At the moment, I am aware of several ongoing issues. There has been a fire at Dunblane train station due to a falling tree hitting power lines and in the area near Newton Primary…
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Christmas Message 2024
As we celebrate this festive season, Iβd like to wish all my constituents in Clackmannanshire and Dunblane a peaceful and joyful Christmas. To those fortunate enough to enjoy a well-earned break, I hope you have the chance to relax and spend time with loved ones. I also want to pay tribute to those working tirelessly…
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Private George Alister Walker Ewan
A particularly moving story emerged recently about Private George Alister Walker Ewan from Dollar, who served in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and died in battle in Italy in June 1944. Previously, his grave was marked as that of an unknown soldier. Thanks to an independent researcher who provided evidence to the Commonwealth War Graves…
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NHS Forth Valley moving to level 3 on NHS Scotland Support and intervention Framework
Keith Brown MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane said: βI was pleased to receive confirmation from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on Wednesday that NHS Forth Valley will be moving to level 3 on the NHS Scotland support and Intervention Framework on the 1st of October. βNHS Forth Valley was moved to level…
Keith Brown MSP 