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Diocese of Dunblane (reign of David I)
A map showing the Scottish dioceses during the time of King David I (1124–1153).

The Diocese of Dunblane, also known as the Diocese of Strathearn, was an important church area in Scotland long ago. It was one of thirteen such areas, called dioceses, that existed before 1689. In that year, the way the church was run in Scotland changed, and these dioceses were no longer used.

This church area covered parts of what is now Perthshire. It included the old regions known as the earldoms of Strathearn and Menteith. These areas are in the western and central parts of Scotland.

The first time we hear about the Diocese of Dunblane is in a special letter from the Pope in 1155. This letter mentioned "M. de Dunblan." Later, when Bishop Clement was in charge, the main church, called the cathedral, was clearly located in Dunblane. Dunblane is a town in Strathearn, which is part of Perth and Kinross. Each diocese was led by a Bishop.

Towns and Parishes in the Diocese

The Diocese of Dunblane included many towns and smaller church areas called parishes. These parishes were important for local communities. They helped people connect with the church and each other.

Here are some of the places that were part of the Diocese of Dunblane:

Related Topics

  • Roman Catholic Church in Scotland
  • Scottish Episcopal Church Diocese of Saint Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane

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