Clackmannanshire East
Ward in Clackmannanshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.144, -3.687 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 95 95 |
| Dialling code: | 01259 (Alloa) |
Clackmannanshire East sits on the eastern side of Clackmannanshire in Scotland, a band of small towns, villages and rural hinterland tucked between the Ochil Hills to the south and the floodplain of the River Forth to the north. The area combines sweeping hill scenery and walking routes with lowland farmland and built-up communities, and benefits from good commuter links towards Stirling and into Fife, giving it a mix of local life and easy access to larger employment centres.
Historically the locality bears the imprint of coal, textile and glass industries, with pockets of Victorian industrial architecture and strong community identities that support local festivals, clubs and volunteer initiatives. Today the economy is a blend of public services, small manufacturing and tourism, while outdoor recreation on the Ochils and interest in local heritage help keep the ward socially active despite demographic challenges common to smaller Scottish communities.
Postcode districts covering Clackmannanshire East
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 23.3 miles
- Livingston 18.6 miles
- Cumbernauld 18 miles
- Dunfermline 10.8 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 20.4 miles
- Perth 19.8 miles
- Coatbridge 23.8 miles
- Glenrothes 19.8 miles
- Stirling 9.9 miles
- Airdrie 22 miles
- Falkirk 10.5 miles
- Bathgate 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dollar Place 1.5 miles
- Coalsnaughton Place 2 miles
- Tillicoultry Place 2.1 miles
- Clackmannanshire North Ward 3 miles
- Clackmannanshire Central Ward 3.3 miles
- Clackmannan Place 3.4 miles
- Sauchie Place 3.7 miles
- Alloa Place 4.5 miles
- Alva Place 4.6 miles
- Clackmannanshire South Ward 4.8 miles
- Saline Place 4.9 miles
- Glenochil Village Place 4.9 miles
Example postcodes in Clackmannanshire East
FK14 7DQ, FK14 7DU, FK10 4DR, FK10 4LA, FK10 4DD, FK14 7AQ, FK10 4JS, FK10 4HA, FK14 7DT … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 18.1 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 34.4 miles
- Alloa Railway Station 4.2 miles
- Gleneagles Station 9.2 miles
Hotels near Clackmannanshire East Ad
- The Bridge Inn 2 2.5 miles
- Inglewood House and Spa 4 4.7 miles
- Dunmar House Hotel - Bar & Restaurant 3 5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3 8.7 miles
- Broomhall Castle Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Premier Lodge 3 9.5 miles
- Premier Inn Falkirk North 3 6.8 miles
- Adamson Hotel 3 9.2 miles
- Wyndham Duchally Country Estate 4 8.7 miles
- Stirling Court Hotel 3 9.2 miles
Schools in Clackmannanshire East
- Clackmannan Primary School Primary
- Dollar Academy Independent - all ages
- Muckhart Primary School Primary
- Strathdevon Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Recreation Park Stadium 4 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 6.2 miles
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 6.4 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 7.4 miles
- Lower Polmaise Estate 8.1 miles
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 8.8 miles
- Airthrey Castle Estate 8.9 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 9.4 miles
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 9.9 miles
- Ardoch House Estate 10.1 miles
- Stirling Castle Historic site 10.1 miles
- East End Park Stadium 10.5 miles