Clackmannan (Gaelic: Clach Mhanainn) is a small town in the Clackmannanshire council area of Scotland. It was formerly the county town of the county of Clackmannan, Scotland's smallest.
The name of the town refers to the Stone of Mannan, a pre-Christian monument which can be seen in the town square, beside the tolbooth tower (which dates from the 16th century).
During the 12th century, the area formed part of the lands controlled by the abbots of Cambuskenneth. Later it became associated with the Bruce family. During the 14th century they built a strategic tower-house, which survives to this day above the town (Historic Scotland; can only be viewed from the outside due to subsidence).
The population of the local government ward is 2,843 (mid-2003 estimate [1]).
See also
- Clackmannan F.C. Former Scottish League members
- Clackmannan (UK Parliament constituency)
External links
- Clackmannan Tower: Clackmannan Towers Official Website
- ClacksNet: Clackmannanshire's Community network
- Undiscovered Scotland: Clackmannan
- Look Aboot Ye - Clackmannanshire Community News, Information and Forums
- Clackmannan Town Hall Trust - Putting the heart back into our community
- Clackmannan Loyal - Horseshoe Bar Rangers Supporters Club
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