Clackmannanshire
§ This page gives an overview of the Clackmannanshire local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Clackmannanshire is Scotland’s smallest council area, located between the River Forth and the Ochil Hills. Centred on the town of Alloa, it blends historic sites, light industry, and scenic countryside in a compact setting.
Clackmannanshire Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Clackmannanshire local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Clackmannanshire can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Clackmannanshire.
Key Facts about Clackmannanshire
What region is Clackmannanshire in? Clackmannanshire is in Scotland, a statistical region and also a country in United Kingdom.
Is Clackmannanshire a city? No, Clackmannanshire is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Clackmannanshire? The local government for this district is: Clackmannanshire Council (Scotland Council Area).
▶ Official website of Clackmannanshire Council 🔗 clacks.gov.uk
Which police force covers Clackmannanshire? Policing in Clackmannanshire is provided by Police Scotland 🔗 scotland.police.uk, which covers the whole of Scotland.
Clackmannanshire in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Clackmannanshire is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) Scotland
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Eastern Scotland
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Clackmannanshire and Fife
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies, 57 of them are in Scotland. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire is divided into 5 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Clackmannanshire Central
- Clackmannanshire East
- Clackmannanshire North
- Clackmannanshire South
- Clackmannanshire West
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Post Towns in Clackmannanshire
Below is a list of post towns in Clackmannanshire, grouped by postcode area:
- FK ▸ Alloa (FK10) ⁞ Alva (FK12) ⁞ Dollar (FK14) ⁞ Menstrie (FK11) ⁞ Tillicoultry (FK13)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire covers 9 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Alloa
- Alva
- Clackmannan
- Coalsnaughton
- Dollar
- Menstrie
- Pool of Muckhart
- Tillicoultry
- Tullibody *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Clackmannanshire.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Clackmannanshire
Clackmannanshire is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Clackmannanshire Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
ScotRail ▸ Alloa (FK10 1BA)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.