Muckhart News

IN ACTION: Work to install the barriers was key to the project's success at the awards.

Project to reduce flooding in Pool of Muckhart scoops up top award

Did your local make the list?

Did your local make the list?

CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)

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Top pubs in Clacks according to this year's CAMRA good beer guide

BLOOMING: Muckhart got together for its annual flower show on Saturday.

BLOOMING: Muckhart got together for its annual flower show on Saturday.

Gardening talent on display for Mukhart's annual flower show

FLOWER SHOW: A picture from last year's edition of the Village Show.

FLOWER SHOW: A picture from last year's edition of the Village Show.

Muckhart Horticultural Village Show to go ahead this weekend

The Ochil Hills from Stirling Castle

The Ochil Hills from Stirling Castle

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: A history of the Ochil Hills

Morag Menneer with Greer Conroy, Muckhart Parish Church session clerk, and Claire Cowell on the glebe near to Muckhart Parish Church.

Morag Menneer with Greer Conroy, Muckhart Parish Church session clerk, and Claire Cowell on the glebe near to Muckhart Parish Church.

Church plays crucial role in rural flood defence initiative

APPEAL: Sponsors gathered at The Gate in Alloa to show their support as they got behind this year's appeal.

APPEAL: Sponsors gathered at The Gate in Alloa to show their support as they got behind this year's appeal.

Foodbank appeal launched to support The Gate this summer

ARTIST: Lucy Deaner in her studio.

ARTIST: Lucy Deaner in her studio.

Muckhart illustrator heads artwork on beauty company packaging

AWARD: Forth Valley CAMRA named the Inn at Muckhart as its Rural Pub of the Year

AWARD: Forth Valley CAMRA named the Inn at Muckhart as its Rural Pub of the Year

Rural Wee County pub receives award from ale enthusiasts

Fife Council will open Fife House tomorrow (Saturday) to help postal voters who have not yet received their voting pack.

Fife Council will open Fife House tomorrow (Saturday) to help postal voters who have not yet received their voting pack.

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Fife Council taking emergency action to help postal voters in Dunfermline and Dollar

Marsh Marigold (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Marsh Marigold (Image: Keith Broomfield)

Walk on the Wildside

Nature shines in the Wee County despite the cold, wet spring

Woman taken to hospital after car crash near Pool of Muckhart

Woman taken to hospital after car crash near Pool of Muckhart

Woman taken to hospital after car crash near Pool of Muckhart

RESTORATION BID: Forth Rivers Trust will be developing opportunities for habitat restoration along the River Devon before applying for further funding to deliver the works

RESTORATION BID: Forth Rivers Trust will be developing opportunities for habitat restoration along the River Devon before applying for further funding to deliver the works

Opportunities to be developed for restoration works along the Devon

The camps will take place in April.

The camps will take place in April.

Wee County golf club running Easter Camps for youngsters

The championship is taking place this July.

The championship is taking place this July.

Muckhart Golf Club to host Scottish Girls' Under 16 Open Championship

CHAMPION: Chloe Powling and her border collie Cassie won the Starters Cup.

CHAMPION: Chloe Powling and her border collie Cassie won the Starters Cup.

Muckhart teenager wins Kennel Club Intermediate Starters Cup

Rabbits. Submitted by Keith Broomfield

Rabbits. Submitted by Keith Broomfield

On the Wildside: A rabbit colony in the Wee County that hangs in the balance

ELECTED: Thirteen new community councillors have taken up positions

ELECTED: Thirteen new community councillors have taken up positions

Local government

New community councillors elected to serve across Clacks

National government

Clacks voters will help elect Dunfermline and Dollar MP

Muckhart Parish Church

Muckhart Parish Church

Walk in the Past: The Haig of Blairhill

FAYRE: Friends of CHAS Clackmannanshire raised over £3000 for the charity.

FAYRE: Friends of CHAS Clackmannanshire raised over £3000 for the charity.

Friends of CHAS Clackmannanshire hold successful fundraiser

CUP WINNERS: Entrants won big in the cup classes at the Muckhart Flower Show.

CUP WINNERS: Entrants won big in the cup classes at the Muckhart Flower Show.

Muckhart hosts annual horticultural show for 2023

25 YEARS: Muckhart Golf Club opened the Naemoor course in 1998. Pictures provided by Muckhart Golf Club.

25 YEARS: Muckhart Golf Club opened the Naemoor course in 1998. Pictures provided by Muckhart Golf Club.

Muckhart GC celebrates 25 years of Naemoor course

TEAM: The 10 men completed four full rounds in 15 hours to raise the funds

TEAM: The 10 men completed four full rounds in 15 hours to raise the funds

Team of 10 completes golfing challenge for Prostate Cancer UK

CELEBRATION: The Japanese Garden at Cowden hosted their first festival since 2018. Pictures provided by Japanese Garden.

CELEBRATION: The Japanese Garden at Cowden hosted their first festival since 2018. Pictures provided by Japanese Garden.

Cultural attractions

Wee County hosts celebration of Japanese culture

PARTNERSHIP: Cllr Fiona Law heard first-hand about the natural flood management project at Pool of Muckhart

PARTNERSHIP: Cllr Fiona Law heard first-hand about the natural flood management project at Pool of Muckhart

Flood management project efforts continue at Muckhart

TOURISM: Eleven businesses from across Forth Valley attended the event with some of the world's biggest travel trade groups. Picture provided by VisitScotland.

TOURISM: Eleven businesses from across Forth Valley attended the event with some of the world's biggest travel trade groups. Picture provided by VisitScotland.

Clacks businesses attend Forth Valley trade event

FLOOD MANAGEMENT: The Pool of Muckhart site has been designated to receive flood management improvements. Pictures provided by Forth Rivers Trust.

FLOOD MANAGEMENT: The Pool of Muckhart site has been designated to receive flood management improvements. Pictures provided by Forth Rivers Trust.

Flood improvements given go-ahead at Muckhart

'EXCESSIVELY LARGE': Photographs of the 'proposed' sign and flags were attached to the planning application

'EXCESSIVELY LARGE': Photographs of the 'proposed' sign and flags were attached to the planning application

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Muckhart housing adverts to stay after approval is given

PARTNERS: Reverend Alan Miller and SPT's Dr David Mitchell and Susan Ross agree to both oversee the future of the Church of the Holy Rude.

PARTNERS: Reverend Alan Miller and SPT's Dr David Mitchell and Susan Ross agree to both oversee the future of the Church of the Holy Rude.

Church launches SPT partnership to secure future

CLOSURE: The Higgins Neuk Roundabout - Kilbagie Roundabout will be closed in both directions next week for resurfacing works

CLOSURE: The Higgins Neuk Roundabout - Kilbagie Roundabout will be closed in both directions next week for resurfacing works

Overnight road works set to close Higgins Neuk Roundabout

RETURN: Luke Donnelly after opening the scoring for Alloa. Pictures by Scott Barron Photography.

RETURN: Luke Donnelly after opening the scoring for Alloa. Pictures by Scott Barron Photography.

Luke Donnelly glad to get goal after return to fitness

UNPLAYABLE: Brian Rice praised the full team as Alloa put in a top performance against Edinburgh.

UNPLAYABLE: Brian Rice praised the full team as Alloa put in a top performance against Edinburgh.

FC Edinburgh 0-2 Alloa: Rice "delighted" as Wasps bounce back

FESTIVAL: The 12-day celebration of Real Ale will be available at the Bobbing John in Alloa.

FESTIVAL: The 12-day celebration of Real Ale will be available at the Bobbing John in Alloa.

The Bobbing John Wetherspoons hosts twelve day ale festival

FOOD BANKS: Aldi has donated over 30,000 meals to community food projects across Clacks.

FOOD BANKS: Aldi has donated over 30,000 meals to community food projects across Clacks.

Aldi report food donation success throughout Clacks

Falkirk defeated Alloa 45-25.

Falkirk defeated Alloa 45-25.

Falkirk 2nd XV 45-25 Alloa: Injuries hinder strong performance

DRUGS BUST: Police stopped a vehicle and recovered over £3000 of Class A substances.

DRUGS BUST: Police stopped a vehicle and recovered over £3000 of Class A substances.

Man charged after drug bust in Tullibody

PLAYOFFS: Rice insists every game is a big one as Alloa hope to secure playoff spots

PLAYOFFS: Rice insists every game is a big one as Alloa hope to secure playoff spots

Dunfermline 2-0 Alloa: Fine margins separate Wasps from league leaders

'EXCESSIVELY LARGE': Photographs of the

'EXCESSIVELY LARGE': Photographs of the

Muckhart residents call for action over signage row

Claremont Hotel and Coopers up for sale

Claremont Hotel and Coopers up for sale

Alloa's Claremont Hotel up for sale

PAMPERED: One of the residents at Balhousie gets her nails done. Pictures provided by Balhousie.

PAMPERED: One of the residents at Balhousie gets her nails done. Pictures provided by Balhousie.

Balhousie Care Home pamper room a hit with residents

CRASH: Police are appealing for info about a crash on the A84 near Doune.

CRASH: Police are appealing for info about a crash on the A84 near Doune.

Police appeal following serious crash on A84 near Doune

CRASH: Two cars were involved in a collision which resulted in one vehicle being overturned. Pictures by Jan van der Merwe.

CRASH: Two cars were involved in a collision which resulted in one vehicle being overturned. Pictures by Jan van der Merwe.

Car overturns after collision in Dollar

LIGHT SHOW: The Northern Lights were captures in Alloa last night.

LIGHT SHOW: The Northern Lights were captures in Alloa last night.

Northern Lights 'likely' again following stunning display

SUPER SUBS: Brian Rice made three changes at the break, with subs Donnelly and King linking up to win it for Alloa.

SUPER SUBS: Brian Rice made three changes at the break, with subs Donnelly and King linking up to win it for Alloa.

Alloa 1-0 Montrose: Rice says "keep fighting" as Wasps enter playoff spots

STRIKE: All schools across Clacks, with the exception of ELCs, will close next week for a period of two days.

STRIKE: All schools across Clacks, with the exception of ELCs, will close next week for a period of two days.

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Clacks schools to go on strike next week

BUST: Police seized class A drugs worth over £3000 in Alloa.

BUST: Police seized class A drugs worth over £3000 in Alloa.

Woman arrested in Alloa drug bust

CLOSED: Fishcross Primary will shut for two days due to emergency works.

CLOSED: Fishcross Primary will shut for two days due to emergency works.

Fishcross Primary to close this week for emergency works

APPEAL: An investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in Clackmannan.

APPEAL: An investigation has been launched after a man was attacked in Clackmannan.

Appeal following serious assault in Clackmannan

MISSING: Hollie McKinlay went missing from her home on Monday, February 20.

MISSING: Hollie McKinlay went missing from her home on Monday, February 20.

Appeal to trace missing teenager from Bannockburn

DEADLINE: Residents must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, February 28.

DEADLINE: Residents must be registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday, February 28.

Local government

Deadline approaching to vote in Stirling by-election

BOUNCED BACK: Alloa came back from the deficit against Dundee University Medics.

BOUNCED BACK: Alloa came back from the deficit against Dundee University Medics.

Dundee University Medics 25-31 Alloa: Visitors bounce back

DRILLS: Members of the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team headed up north to practice safety exercises. Pictures from Ochils Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page.

DRILLS: Members of the Ochils Mountain Rescue Team headed up north to practice safety exercises. Pictures from Ochils Mountain Rescue Team Facebook page.

Ochils Mountain Rescue Team head north for drill practice

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Heather Breignan and Rebecca Watson will be going to Disneyland Paris to take part in the biggest dance competition of their lives.

ONCE IN A LIFETIME: Heather Breignan and Rebecca Watson will be going to Disneyland Paris to take part in the biggest dance competition of their lives.

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'Once in a lifetime' opportunity for Alva dancers