What is recorded here
This black commemorative plaque records: Tolbooth and Market Cross The Tolbooth was built near here in 1650 and was demolished in 1842. It was the administrative centre of the town where the Baillie heard cases of unfair trading, poaching and assault. The Tolbooth also housed the gaol and at the front, the market cross was used for public proclamations.
The Tolbooth in Dunblane served as the town's administrative center from 1650 to 1842, housing a court and jail, while the adjacent market cross was crucial for public announcements, reflecting its significant role in local governance and community life.
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