the name of a small shire in Scotland, not exceeding eight miles in length and five in breadth. It is bounded on the south by the frith of Forth; on the north and west by Perthshire; and on the east by Fife. The country is plain and fertile towards the frith, producing corn and pasture in abundance. It likewise yields great abundance of excellent coal, considerable quantities of which are shipped to supply Edinburgh with fuel. It is watered by the rivers Forth and Devon, and joins the shire of Kinross in sending a member alternately to parliament.

Population of the different Parishes in this County at two Periods.

| | In 1755 | In 1790—1793 | |----------------|---------|--------------| | Dollar | - | 517 | | Tilliecultry | - | 757 | | Allos | 5816 | 4802 | | Clackmannon | 1913 | 2528 |

Population in 1811, 12,010.

See CLACKMANNANSHIRE, SUPPLEMENT.

a small town of Scotland, and capital of the county of that name, is situated on the northern shore of the Forth, in W. Long. 3. 40. N. Lat. 56. 15. It stands on a hill, on the top of which is the castle, commanding a noble prospect. It was long the seat of the chief of the Bruces, who was hereditary sheriff of the county before the jurisdictions were abolished. The large square tower is called after Robert Bruce, whose great sword and casque are still preserved here. The hill, with the tower, forms a picturesque object. Clackmannon had 3605 inhabitants in 1811, and is still the seat of the Bruces of Kennet.