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 Clackmannanshire
CLACKMANNANSHIRE, the smallest Co. of Scotland, extending 10 miles N. and S. between the main body of Perthshire and the river Forth, and 11 miles E. and W. between the cos.
The Clackmannanshire portion of Stirling parish was transferred to Stirlingshire.
The Clackmannanshire Surname List is intended for submissions from people with an interest in genealogy and with a specific interest in the county of Clackmannan, Scotland.
www.dgnscrn.demon.co.uk /genuki/CLK   (996 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire --  Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust!
The present council area of Clackmannanshire is nearly coterminous with the historic county of the same name, but it also incorporates a small area in the east that lies within the historic county of Perthshire and a small area in the west that belongs to the historic county of Stirlingshire.
Clackmannanshire is the smallest historic county in Scotland.
The present council area of Clackmannanshire is nearly coterminous with the historic county of the same name, but it...
www.britannica.com /ebc/article-9082773   (647 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire synthetic phonics programme   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Early intervention in Clackmannanshire primaries has not had the effect seen elsewhere of widening the gap between fast and slow learners.
This is not the case in Clackmannanshire." He pointed out that many schools in areas of high free school meal entitlement were achieving the same levels of success as those elsewhere.
Anne Pearson, headteacher of Park Primary School in Clackmannanshire, said, "The children are a year ahead of their chronological age.
www.literacytrust.org.uk /Update/synthetic.html   (1233 words)

  
 Community & Living | ClacksWeb
Clackmannanshire has a population of just 49,000 - and you would be hard pushed to find a more community spirited county in Scotland.
Our size is our strength, and our close knit towns and villages have a real sense of individual identity - as well as a pride in Clackmannanshire.
These pages are packed with eveything you need to know about community life - from consumer advice to local events, places of worship and community council information.
www.clacksweb.org.uk /community/webcam   (118 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire Scotland through time | Local history overview for the District/Unitary Authority
The modern boundaries of Clackmannanshire shown on 19th and 20th century maps.
Information about Clackmannanshire as a place, and other administrative units based on it.
Discover other units Clackmannanshire was related to, and how its boundaries changed.
www.visionofbritain.org.uk /GBH_match_page.jsp?ons=Clackmannanshire   (238 words)

  
 Details of Clackmannanshire   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Clackmannanshire occupies territory between the Ochil Hills to the north, which rise to heights of more than 600 m (2,000 feet), and the River Forth to the south.
Affectionately remembered as the 'Wee County', Clackmannanshire was Britain's smallest county prior to its inclusion in Central Region between 1975 and 1996.
Alloa, which is the centre of administration, outgrew the former county town of Clackmannan in 1822.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/councils/councildetails5.html   (309 words)

  
 Girlguiding Scotland - Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire (the "wee county") may be the smallest in Scotland but what we lack in size we make up for with enthusiasm.
Girlguiding in Clackmannanshire is welcoming and all about having fun.
We are looking for fun loving and enthusiastic adults who would enjoy the rewarding experience of being part of Girlguiding Clackmannanshire.
www.girlguidingscotland.org.uk /information/info_clackmannan.htm   (307 words)

  
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Unemployment in Clackmannanshire has decreased by 1.9 percentage points since 1999 - much faster the fall for Scotland as a whole.
Unemployment amongst 18-24s in Clackmannanshire has risen by 0% in the last year, compared to a rise in Scotland as a whole.
Long term unemployment in Clackmannanshire has risen by 3% in the last year, compared to a fall in Scotland as a whole.
www.scotland.gov.uk /Resource/Doc/933/0015722.doc   (313 words)

  
 Stirling, Falkirk Clackmannanshire and the Campsies
Gartmorn Dam, Clackmannanshire, right in the heart of Scotland is the oldest man-made reservoir still in use in Scotland and is now a Local Nature Reserve and the winter home of thousands of migratory ducks.
Pony trekking and riding centres can be found throughout Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and the Campsies, many catering for riders of all standards, from the young beginner, those with some experience who can join a trail through glorious scenery and finally those experienced riders who can take off on their own.
The quiet country lanes and rolling hills in the lower lying areas of Stirling, Strathallan, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire are good for less experienced riders, as are the shady trails through the Carron Valley Reservoir.
www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/stirling/outdoors/index.cfm   (1032 words)

  
 1999 Clackmannanshire Queries
His eldest brother who lived to be 94 years served as a soldier in the 42nd Highlanders under the Duke of Wellington during the Peninsula war and helped to carry the wounded Sir John Moor to the rear during the memorable retreat which that fine military genius had planned to Corunna.
I have been told that Clackmannanshire was a good place to look for an ancestor I have had trouble locating.
The Sheriff Court of Clackmannanshire found that the father was John McFARLANE of Clackmannan, a Grocer's Shopman working in Alloa.
www.scotlandgenweb.org /users/clackmannan/q1999.htm   (3935 words)

  
 History Page, Tillicoultry Bowling Club, Clackmannanshire, Central Scotland
The Tillicoultry club was a founder member of the Clackmannanshire and Kinross-shire Bowling Association, a body which the club has always preomoted and supported.
On the Scottish Championship front the Club's only honours to date despite the many members from Tillicoultry to qualify for the Finals is the senior fours rink comprising W.Tulloch, H Oliver, J Lee, and DY Liddell who won the championship in 1970.
In 1971 the club were given the Devonvale green, clubhouse, tennis courts and car park when the works were on the verge of closing down.
www.tillicoultrybowlingclub.org.uk /history.htm   (503 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire from Ice to Glass - a Scottish local history site for children
"Clackmannanshire From Ice to Glass" is a local history website for children.
"Clackmannanshire From Ice to Glass" is the website of the book of the same name written by Jannette Archibald and the pupils of Primary 5 at St John's School, Alloa in 2000.
The book tells the story of Clackmannanshire from ancient times right through to the present day using images and animations.
www.icetoglass.org.uk   (320 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Under the Local Government Act of 1973, the county of Clackmannanshire (or Clackmannan) became (1975) part of the Central region.
In the local government reorganization of 1996, the Central region was dissolved and the council area of Clackmannanshire was created.
Banking software firm provides major jobs boost for Clackmannanshire.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/C/Clackman.asp   (384 words)

  
 Alloa and Clackmannanshire, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Although it is Scotland's smallest county, Clackmannanshire has a wealth of attractions for the visitor.
Ambitious schemes to revitalise the town centre are currently in progress.
Clackmannanshire also has its share of ancient castles.
www.rotary-alloa.org.uk /area.htm   (243 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry- Scotland - CLACKMANNANSHIRE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Clackmannanshire Council took over an area of the Central Region identical to the former District of Clackmannan.
These arms were originally granted to Clackmannanshire County Council in 1927.
The red saltire on gold is from the Bruce family arms.
www.ngw.nl /int/gbr/scot/clackman.htm   (214 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire is Scotland's 'Wee County', the smallest in the land, and was at the forefront of the thriving textile industry of the last century.
The area also boasts a more ancient history, evident in stout tower houses and a magnificently sited castle.
Later the rich coalfields were exploited to feed new, steam-powered machinery and production expanded to nearby Alloa.
www.visitscotland.com /library/clackmannanshire?view=Standard   (100 words)

  
 Clackmannanshire Cllr Faramarz Kazemi found guilty of sexually abusing young girls - Stormfront White Nationalist ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Shamed Kazemi (63) was arrested just two weeks after becoming Clackmannanshire's first ever independent councillor in May last year.
One of the victims was only six in 1983, when her 10-year abuse ordeal began, and the other girl was abused by him for two years between 1992 and 1994, beginning when she was eight...
Gruinard was used by the Army for Anthrax testing some sixty years or so ago, and its time some Guinea-pigs were used to see if the island is safe for sheep grazing again.
www.stormfront.org /forum/showthread.php?p=1056234   (642 words)

  
 IWP - Project Activity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Care-Link is a joint project between Clackmannanshire Council and Forth Valley Health Board which aims to provide information held on a central database by a variety of accessible means on care-related services available for the people of Clackmannanshire.
This joint training provided in Clackmannanshire is aimed at informal and formal carers of service users who either use hoists or have problems transferring, for example from bed to chair.
The training was developed in response to a recognition that this simple input could enable service users to maintain their independence in the community in a safe environment.
www.icd.org.uk /iwp/iwp_init_la_clackmannanshire.html   (172 words)

  
 Food Standards Agency - Clackmannanshire (Year 2) (Closed)
Clackmannanshire is a mixture of urban and rural development set in the central belt of Scotland with the largest town of Alloa being situated on the River Forth.
The population of Clackmannanshire is 48,530 and the area measures 15,700 hectares.
Reports – Reports following combined food standards and food hygiene inspections, do not detail food standards findings when no contraventions are found.
www.food.gov.uk /enforcement/auditscheme/auditreports/auditsscotland/auditscot/auditscot2/clackmannanshireyr2   (246 words)

  
 Create a group in Clackmannanshire
Groups are meant to connect people of like mind with each other.
Group descriptions which contain personal contact information, read like personal ads, advertise, or duplicate existing groups will be denied.
To choose more than one interest, please hold down the Ctrl button (for Windows Users) or the Command key (for Mac Users) on your keyboard while clicking on the interests you want.
outpersonals.com /intgroups/gi819/accreate_group_form.html?show_form=1   (198 words)

  
 Insight 17   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Our study was carried out in Clackmannanshire schools in mostly disadvantaged areas, with a few schools from moderately advantaged areas.
However, the advantaged children performed significantly better than the disadvantaged children at Primary 5 and Primary 7, the advantage at the end of the study being 5.5 months.
In Primary 6 we examined 141 of the children’s writing skills using the WOLD (Wechsler Objective Language Dimensions, Rust, 1996); average performance on this test is 100.
www.scotland.gov.uk /library5/education/ins17-00.asp   (3290 words)

  
 GENUKI: Clackmannanshire Genealogy: Contents & Site Map
We also have text versions for each of the following levels of the structure - the UK and Ireland, the Scotland Region, and the County of Clackmannanshire.
Or you may want to consult a shorter list of Clackmannanshire family history societies.
The information on the GENUKI (www.genuki.org.uk) website must not be used for commercial purposes, and all specific restrictions concerning usage, copyright notices, etc., that are to be found on individual information pages within GENUKI must be strictly adhered to.
www.genuki.org.uk /contents/CLKcontents.shtml   (677 words)

  
 Property rental - Stirling, Dunblane, Falkirk, Alloa, Clackmannanshire letting - flat / flats to rent / let from ...
Property rental - Stirling, Dunblane, Falkirk, Alloa, Clackmannanshire letting - flat / flats to rent / let from landlords and letting agents.
Newly-decorated 2 bedroom semi-detached house ideally situated in quiet residential community of Torwood; recently-fitted with brand new kitchen with appliances; lounge with laminate flooring; utility room for extra storage and a computer room; large back garden with shed.
Clackmannanshire / Stirling area- 4-bedroom house, rural preferred, for professional family looking to move sometime within the next 2-3 months - we have a small, well trained, non destructive dog; preferably unfurnished / part furnished; Please contact 07709 938 956 or e-mail info@crimsonpr.co.uk (added 18 January)
www.letting-in-scotland.co.uk /stirling-dunblane-falkirk-clackmannanshire.htm   (1189 words)

  
 GENUKI: Clackmannanshire Genealogy: Contents & Site Map (Long Description)
The Clackmannanshire County page has within it a list of topics for information related to all of Clackmannanshire.
There is also an index of Clackmannanshire Towns and Parishes, for example Clackmannan.
The Clackmannan page has a list of topics, and more generally, cities or large towns may have a further list of parishes within the city (or town).
www.genuki.org.uk /contents/CLK-long.shtml   (461 words)

  
 Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire & the Campsies - Official Scotland Area Tourist Board Website
Enjoy the extensive network of cycleways in Clackmannanshire.
City of Stirling Falkirk Clackmannanshire Strathallan & the Campsies Towns and Villages
Stirling, Falkirk, Clackmannanshire and the Campsies is a unique area.
www.visitscottishheartlands.com /areas/stirling/index.cfm   (535 words)

  
 The Boll :: Holiday Cottages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
A warm welcome guaranteed and the very best in home baking at The Boll Tearoom...
Historically Clackmannanshire is Scotland's smallest county and has undergone dramatic changes in its character.
Stirling is the area's main large town which was made a Royal Burgh in 1124.
www.thebollcottages.co.uk /content/blogcategory/8/48   (231 words)

  
 Dollar, Clackmannanshire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For information about the dollar as currency, see Dollar
Dollar is a small town in Clackmannanshire, Scotland.
It is one of the Hillfoots Villages, situated between the Ochil Hills range to the north and the Devon River to the south.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dollar,_Clackmannanshire   (463 words)

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