Other places · Central Scotland
Sauchie
In or near Airth.
Sauchie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa · 1.5 km
About
Sauchie is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Sauchie is a locality in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, known for its residential areas. It has a population of approximately 6,310 as of the latest estimates.
From the Wikipedia article
Sauchie is a town in Clackmannanshire, in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies north of the River Forth and south of the Ochil Hills, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) north-east of Alloa. According to local authority statistics based on data from the National Records of Scotland, Sauchie had an estimated population of 6,310 in 2020.
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Background
History
The lands of Sauchie are recorded in medieval charters. In 1321, Robert I (Robert the Bruce) granted the lands of Sauchie to Henry de Annand, a former Sheriff of Clackmannan. Sauchie Tower dates from the 15th century and is designated as a Category A listed building by Historic Environment Scotland. The tower later became associated with the Schaw family, who moved to Newtonshaw in the 18th century. Coal mining was historically significant in the area. In 1605, Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll, arranged for coal from pits at Sauchie to be transported to Castle Campbell. The Auchinbaird Windmill, also known as New Sauchie Windmill, dates from the late 17th or early 18th century and is…
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- Coordinates
- 56.1296, -3.7767
- District
- Clackmannanshire
- Postcode
- FK10 3JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Alloa and Grangemouth
- Phone
- 01259 450000
- Nearest railway station
- Alloa — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.clacks.gov.uk
Sources
Other places nearby
Sauchie Parish Church, Main Street, New Sauchie
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Sauchie F.C.
Parks · 0.2 km
Sauchie Mining Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Sauchie War Memorial, Fairfield Road, Sauchie, Alloa
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Auchinbaird Windmill
Windmills · 0.6 km
Napoleon Pillar, Carsebridge House, Carsebridge Road, Alloa
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Carsebridge House, Carsebridge Road, Alloa
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Sauchie
Villages · 0.7 km
Sauchie railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.7 km
Upper Hirst
Other places · 0.9 km
Napoleon Pillar
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Clackmannanshire Mining Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Central Scotland
Sauchie Parish Church, Main Street, New Sauchie
Sauchie Parish Church, Main Street, New Sauchie — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sauchie Mining Memorial
Sauchie Mining Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Sauchie War Memorial, Fairfield Road, Sauchie, Alloa
Sauchie War Memorial, Fairfield Road, Sauchie, Alloa — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Central Scotland
Auchinbaird Windmill
Auchinbaird Windmill in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Napoleon Pillar, Carsebridge House, Carsebridge Road, Alloa
Napoleon Pillar, Carsebridge House, Carsebridge Road, Alloa — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sauchie
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sauchie?
- Sauchie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode FK10 3JX).
- What is Sauchie?
- Sauchie in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sauchie?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode FK10 3JX.
- How do I get to Sauchie?
- The nearest railway station is Alloa, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode FK10 3JX.