MENSTIIIE, a village, in the parish of Logie, county
of Clackmannan, 5 miles (E. N. E.) from Stirhng; containing
518 inhabitants. This place lies on the road
from Logie to Alva, and at the foot of the Ochils; it is
the largest village in the parish, and in a flourishing
condition. Menstrie has a woollen-manufactory employing
about fifty hands, in which, among other articles,
serges and blankets are made: and at Dolls, in the
vicinity, is a distillery. There is an excellent supply of
water, affording an inducement for the establishment of
works; and a good trade is already carried on. Menstrie
House was formerly the patrimonial property of
the family of Alexander, Earls of Stirling. The church
is situated about two miles from the village. A school
is partly supported by an allowance from Lord Abercromby.