Welcome to Dunshalt

Dunshalt is a small but lively 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.

  • Village Hall

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

    A highly successful fundraising effort enabled the community to adopt the disused village telephone box, purchase and install a defibrillator.
  • 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.
  • Community Garden

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

    Seniors in the village benefit from a trust established by a former village resident. If you are state pension age you need to be on the beneficiary list.

Latest News

  • Playpark Update

    At the end of a six year process we can finally say that we have a NEW PLAY PARK. With thanks to all those who have contributed at every stage - villagers, designers, Fife Council, installers,...
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  • Hall Refurbishment

    Over the summer of 2024 the Hall underwent a significant transformation. Beforehand the floor was badly damaged, there was water ingress damage at a number of locations, the decor was a dated...
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  • Quiz Night - Saturday November 22nd

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  • Summer events

    What a fantastic weekend of events in Dunshalt! Friday night was our Dunshalt tradition - The Duck Race...well done to the lucky winners and a massive thank you to the helpers and supporters!...
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  • Dunshalt Village Hall - Classes

    Now the kids are back at school the nights will soon start drawing in! We have some great classes taking place in the Village Hall during the week. Please contact the organiser directly using...
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  • Hall Roof

    The south facing Hall roof has been causing problems for a number of years, and nearly every winter we've had tiles broken or dislodged, causing significant water ingress issues. We were...
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Upcoming Events

13 Nov
Yoga
Date 13.11.2025 14:00 - 15:15
16 Nov
Voice Howff Choir
16.11.2025 15:00 - 17:00
17 Nov
Yoga
17.11.2025 18:30 - 19:30
18 Nov
Pilates
18.11.2025 18:00 - 19:00
18 Nov
Tap Dancing
18.11.2025 19:15 - 20:15
20 Nov
Yoga
20.11.2025 14:00 - 15:15
20 Nov
Dunshalt Community Shop
20.11.2025 19:00 - 21:00
21 Nov
Stretch and Relax
21.11.2025 18:30 - 20:00

Events Calendar

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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
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.
Duck Race
The Duck 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.
Childrens' 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 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.
Children's Activities
Young people have lots of opportunities to take part in village life including film nights, Village Fete, sunflower competition, painting the Community Garden chimney pots and planting hedgerow shrubs in the park.
Recreational Activities
The Village Hall is popular as a host to a wide range of range of recreational activities and classes for all ages including Pilates, Yoga, Stretch and Relax, Guides, Book Club and Choir.
Jubilee Picnic
A fantastic day out to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, but also a super excuse for villagers to get together for a great post pandemic family afternoon out.
Quiz Night
Quiz nights are ever popular and usually sold out weeks in advance, They are not only great fund raisers but fantastic social events which bring the whole village together.
Band Night
A fantastic foot stomping, back slapping evening featuring local band Bruach. Sold out many weeks in advance, raising funds for the redevelopment of the village playpark.
Halloween
Every year a village resident decorates and opens his scary, spooky Halloween garden for the enjoyment of local children (and adults!), with donations in aid of charity.
Coffee Mornings

Coffee Mornings

Coffee Mornings are a regular highlight of village life. Always popular, they are not only fantastic fund raisers but great social events which allow villagers to catch up with each other.

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