Clackmannan Travel Guide

 stevezero Says:  Clackmannan Tower stands at the top of King's Sea Hill. It dates from the 14th Century, although it has ben altered through the ages, it was once owned by Robert the Bruce.In the care of Historic Scotland.No admission fee, but can only be viewed from outside at present. 

 stevezero Says:  The Parish Church was built in 1815, although St Serf may have founded a church on this site in the 6th C.Inside is the Coronation Window, gifted to the church to mark the accesion of Queen Elizabeth in 1953. 

 stevezero Says:  The town's Mercat Cross which dates from the 1600's 

 stevezero Says:  Legend has it that when St Serf came to this part of Scotland in the 6th Century he found the locals worshipping the sea god Mannau, which was in the form of a stone. This was known as the "clach mannau", from which the town got its name. 

 stevezero Says:  Clackmannan Toll Booth lies in the centre of this small town.iI was built by William Menteith in 1592.He was the sherriff of the town, and objected to having felons in his own home, so he had the tollbooth built to house them instead. 

 stevezero Says:  Castle Campbell, occupies a good defensive position, high above a valley. The site has been fortified since prehistoric times.It waas originally a Stewart fortress, but aquired by the Earl of Argyle in 1481.It is famous for being a site where the protestant John Knox...