Clackmannanshire North
Ward in Clackmannanshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.15, -3.765 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 90 96 |
| Dialling code: | 01259 (Alloa) |
Clackmannanshire North sits on the northern fringe of Clackmannanshire, rising into the southern slopes and foothills of the Ochil Hills. The area is made up of small market towns and villages such as Alva and Tillicoultry, with steep glens, ridgelines and easy access to hillwalking and outdoor recreation that contrast with the lowland Forth plain to the south.
Its 19th‑century story of textiles, mining and light industry still shapes the built environment, but today the economy mixes local services, small firms and commuters heading to Stirling and beyond. Community groups and local festivals are active, helping conserve heritage buildings and manage woodland and walking routes, so the area feels like a blend of industrial history and lively hill‑country community life.
Postcode districts covering Clackmannanshire North
Most populated places nearby
- Livingston 20.2 miles
- Cumbernauld 16.5 miles
- Dunfermline 13.7 miles
- Kirkcaldy and Dysart 23.4 miles
- Perth 21 miles
- Coatbridge 22.6 miles
- Glenrothes 22.7 miles
- Stirling 7.1 miles
- Airdrie 21.1 miles
- Falkirk 10.2 miles
- Bishopbriggs 24 miles
- Bathgate 18.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Tillicoultry Place 1 mile
- Coalsnaughton Place 1.1 miles
- Clackmannanshire Central Ward 1.4 miles
- Sauchie Place 1.5 miles
- Alva Place 1.6 miles
- Glenochil Village Place 2.1 miles
- Alloa Place 2.4 miles
- Clackmannanshire South Ward 2.6 miles
- Clackmannanshire West Ward 2.8 miles
- Tullibody Place 3 miles
- Clackmannan Place 3 miles
- Clackmannanshire East Ward 3 miles
Example postcodes in Clackmannanshire North
FK13 6PQ, FK13 6NX, FK13 6BW, FK12 5AX, FK13 6BB, FK13 6PR, FK13 6JG, FK13 6EZ, FK13 6JH … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 20.5 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 32.2 miles
- Alloa Railway Station 2.4 miles
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 6.9 miles
Hotels near Clackmannanshire North Ad
- The Bridge Inn 2 0.6 miles
- Inglewood House and Spa 4 2.4 miles
- Dunmar House Hotel - Bar & Restaurant 3 2.5 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3 6 miles
- Broomhall Castle Hotel 3 3.2 miles
- Stirling Court Hotel 3 6.2 miles
- Juniper Court 4 5.9 miles
- Willow Court 6 miles
- The Stirling Highland Hotel 4 7.1 miles
- Golden Lion Hotel 3 7 miles
Schools in Clackmannanshire North
- Alva Academy Secondary
- Alva Primary School Primary
- Coalsnaughton Primary School Primary
- Tillicoultry Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Recreation Park Stadium 2.4 miles
- Lower Polmaise Estate 5.7 miles
- Airthrey Castle Estate 6 miles
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 6.1 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 6.9 miles
- Stirling Castle Historic site 7.3 miles
- Keir House Estate 7.8 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 7.8 miles
- Ardoch House Estate 7.9 miles
- Culross Abbey (Culross, Scotland) Historic site 8.3 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 8.7 miles
- Braco Castle Estate 9.2 miles