NEWTONSHAW, a village, in the parish of Clackmannan and county
of Clackmannan, I5 mile (N. by E.) from Alloa; containing
798 inhabitants. This place, also called Newton
of Sauchie, was originally built for the accommodation
of the work-people employed by the Devon Iron Company.
It is situated about a mile south of tlie river
Devon, and on the road from Tillycoultry to Alloa.
Considerable mining operations are carried on in the
neighbourhood. A school here has been for some years
well taught and well attended; the school has a garden,
and a few pounds a year are given by the Earl of Mansfield
to assist in the maintenance of the teacher.