Plean is a small village just east of Stirling in central Scotland, set against a backdrop of mixed farmland and managed woodlands. The village is best known locally for Plean Country Park, a handy green space with walks, ponds and the remnants of the old estate that give a pleasant contrast to the surrounding agricultural landscape; historic attractions such as Bannockburn and Stirling Castle are also within easy reach for day visits.
Historically Plean grew as a mining and estate village, and that industrial past shaped its community and built environment; today it has a quieter, largely residential character with local shops, a school and community facilities, while many residents commute into Stirling and the wider Central Belt for work. The mix of village life, parkland and easy access to bigger towns makes it typical of small settlements that balance historic roots with modern living.
Postcode districts covering Plean
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 20.2 miles32.6 km
- East Kilbride 24.1 miles38.9 km
- Livingston 17.7 miles28.6 km
- Hamilton 21.3 miles34.2 km
- Cumbernauld 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Dunfermline 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Coatbridge 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Stirling 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Airdrie 14 miles22.5 km
- Falkirk 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Motherwell 19.2 miles31 km
- Rutherglen 21.2 miles34.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Cowie Place 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Bannockburn Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Dunipace Place 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Larbert Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Fallin Place 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Stirling East Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Denny Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Stenhousemuir Place 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Carse, Kinnaird and Tryst Ward 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Bonnybridge and Larbert Ward 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Carron Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Airth Place 4 miles6.5 km
Example postcodes in Plean
FK7 8DP, FK7 8DL, FK7 8DS, FK7 8DG, FK7 8FP, FK7 8BU, FK7 8EQ, FK7 8EF, FK7 8BX … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 25.3 miles40.8 km
- Larbert Railway Station 3.1 miles5 km
- Camelon Railway Station 4.5 miles7.2 km
Hotels near Plean Ad
- The Meadowpark 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Allan Park 4 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Inglewood House and Spa 4 5.1 miles8.1 km
- King Robert Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Premier Lodge 3 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Stirling Highland Hotel 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Oyo Dunmar House Hotel 4.9 miles7.9 km
- The Grange Manor 4 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Hotel Colessio 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
Schools in Plean
- East Plean Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Lower Polmaise Estate 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Stirling Castle Historic site 5.2 miles8.3 km
- Airthrey Castle Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Recreation Park Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Touch House Estate 5.6 miles9 km
- Falkirk Stadium Stadium 6 miles9.7 km
- Callendar Wood Forest 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Keir House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Blair Drummond Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Kilsyth Hills Mountains 9.2 miles14.8 km