Clackmannanshire

/ klækˈmænənˌʃɪə; -ʃə /

noun

a council area and historical county of central Scotland; became part of the Central region in 1975 but reinstated as an independent unitary authority in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Alloa. Pop: 47 680 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)

The county unites with Clackmannanshire to return one member to parliament.

After obtaining his degree he was for some time employed as a mathematical teacher in the Dollar Academy, Clackmannanshire.

Clackmannanshire , the smallest county in Scotland, lies between the Ochils and the Forth; rich in minerals, especially coal.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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