
Dollar Glen is a small
glen
A glen is a valley, typically one that is long and bounded by gently sloped concave sides, unlike a ravine, which is deep and bounded by steep slopes. The word is Goidelic in origin: ''gleann'' in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, ''glion'' in Manx. ...
(valley) owned by the
National Trust for Scotland
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. It is located in the
Ochils that dramatically mark the
Highland
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fault. It is near the town of
Dollar
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,
Scotland
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in the county of
Clackmannanshire
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.
It is popular with walkers and visitors, featuring on many routes in the area.
Features
The glen has many plants, a stream and several small waterfalls.
References
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National Trust for Scotland properties
Tourist attractions in Clackmannanshire