• Community Shop
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  • Village Park
  • Painting The Pots

Welcome to Dunshalt

Dunshalt is a small but lively little village, with lots going on for all ages. You'll find news and information about upcoming events right here. Explore the website a little further to find out about the history of the village as well as full information about all aspects of community life today. Sign up to our newsletter (at the botton of this page) to get all the latest information.

  • Community Shop

    Community Shop

    Dunshalt is the first village in Fife to take its only shop into its own hands and run it as a social enterprise for the benefit of the community
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  • Village Hall

    Village Hall

    The Village Hall was built in 1841 by Dunshalt Mutual Improvement Society at a time when the village was expanding rapidly.
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  • Defibrillator

    Defibrillator

    A mammoth fundraising effort raised sufficient funds to adopt the disused village telephone box, purchase and install a defibrillator for the village
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  • Dunshalt in Bloom

    Dunshalt in Bloom

    Every year a dedicated group of volunteers plant and maintain plots and planters around the village, making it a beautiful place to live.
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  • Community Garden

    Community Garden

    Maintained by community volunteers, the garden provides a haven of peace and tranquillity with only the sound of children playing for company.
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  • Village Playpark

    Village Playpark

    The village park is very popular with both villagers and those from further afield due to its secluded location and wide open spaces
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  • Community Woodland

    Community Woodland

    Take a short walk through the fields or along the banks of the River Eden to our Community Woodland - a local haven for wild birds and flowers.
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  • The 100 Club

    The 100 Club is a small lottery which supports village life, such as Dunshalt in Bloom, Defibrillator maintenance and children's Christmas Party.
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  • Ferguson Trust

    Ferguson Trust

    Senior citizens in the village benefit from a trust established by a former village resident. If you are 60 or over you need to be on the beneficiary list.
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Latest News and Upcoming Events

  • Playpark Update

    Playpark Update

    We can finally say our NEW PLAY PARK is definitely happening because men with diggers have moved in. We've been advised that it is a four week contract to install all the equipmant, reinstate...
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  • Hall Refurbishment

    Hall Refurbishment

    Following comments from a number of groups that the Hall was beginning to 'look a bit dated' and was like 'a hospital ward' the Association was successful in getting a grant from Fife Council to...
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  • Quiz Night

    Quiz Night

    The Playpark Fund Quiz Night proved to be a most successful event, sold out weeks in advance. A 'full house' in the Hall tried to answer questions on music, general knowledge, geography, history and...
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  • Book Club is Back

    Book Club is Back

    The Dunshalt Book Group is back. If you’d like to join or just find out more about the group, please come along to the Village Hall on Thursday 29 February at 7.30 pm There will be a small fee to...
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  • Local Place Plan Draft Report

    Local Place Plan Draft Report

    Place Plan Consultation Highlights Common Issues The same key themes were highlighted across Auchtermuchty, Strathmiglo, Dunshalt and Gateside in this summer’s consultation for the Local Place Plan....
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  • Bridge Repaired

    Bridge Repaired

    The footbridge over the River Eden on the Dunshalt to Strathmiglo footpath has been in a dangerous condition for some time. After repeated representations by the Community Association about the...
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Upcoming Events

8 Sep
Voice Howff Singing Group
Date 08.09.2024 15:00 - 17:00
9 Sep
Yoga
09.09.2024 19:00 - 20:15
10 Sep
Pilates
10.09.2024 18:00 - 19:00
10 Sep
DCA Meeting
10.09.2024 19:00
10 Sep
Tap Dancing
10.09.2024 20:00 - 21:00
11 Sep
Guides
11.09.2024 18:00 - 20:30
12 Sep
Yoga
12.09.2024 14:00 - 15:15

Events Calendar

Village Activities

There's a lot goes on in the village despite its small size. Here are some of the regular and occasional events that ensure there is always something to do or or to look forward to.

Village Fete
Village Fete
The Village Fete takes place in August every year, whatever the weather! It is one of the longest running events in the calendar, with photos elsewhere on the website dating back to 1941.
Lollipop Race
Lollipop Race
The Lollipop Race is an annual favourite which heralds the start of Fete weekend, A large crowd of villagers lines the bridge parapet to cheer on their ducks and lollipop sticks in the race to the line.
Family Ceilidh
Family Ceilidh

The Family Ceilidh takes place during Fete weekend and is always an extremely popular, sell out event with the emphasis being firmly on ensuring the whole family can get involved.
Childrens' Xmas Party
Xmas Party
The childrens' Xmas party is a highlight for all the young people in the village. After Santa has delivered presents and gone on his way there is an afternoon of food, fun and games for everyone.
Author Evenings
Author Evening
Author evenings featuring best selling authors such as Gail Honeyman and James Oswald are extremely popular, sell out events giving villagers a chance to hear first hand about their writing.
Involving Young People
Painting The Pots
Young people have lots of opportunities to take part in village life, including painting the chimney pots which now adorn the Community Garden and planting hedgerow shrubs in the park.
Recreational Activities
IPilates
The Village Hall is popular as a host to a range of recreational activities and classes including Pilates, Yoga, Art, Guides, Choir and African Drumming.
Jubilee Picnic
Jubilee Picnic
A fantastic day out to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, but also a super excuse for villagers to get together for a great post pandemic social event.

Village Memories

In this section we have a selection of photos supplied by village residents recalling their memories of the village during the 20th century.

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Dunshalt in Bloom