Menstrie

Clackmannanshire, Scotland

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Clackmannanshire has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, ancient architecture, spectacular wildlife and hospitable, down-to-earth people.

Walking Experiences

Menstrie Glen And Lossburn Reservoir

Along Main Street past the Tolbooth, Market Cross and Stone of Mannan, then up High Street to the Tower, continuing via a core path down a grassy slope to a farm track. The return to the town centre is on quiet roads.

Path Information  
Distance: 4.3 miles (6.9km) Grade 3 (900ft) This walk is mostly on good paths and gives the opportunity of visiting Dumyat or exploring the hills north of Menstrie Glen

Menstrie Castle

Menstrie Castle was built c1560 as a manor house by the Alexander family. It was the birthplace of Sir William Alexander, who had an illustrious career during the reign of James VI and I, becoming Principal Secretary of State for Scotland in 1626.

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Clackmannanshire has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, ancient architecture, spectacular wildlife and hospitable, down-to-earth people.

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