COALSNAUGHTON, CLACKMANNANSHIRE — Nearly 100 homes have been evacuated in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, due to ground movement, bringing the total number of evacuated properties to 97 since May 18, 2026. On Friday, 28 properties in Nechtan Drive and nine properties in Langour were evacuated as a precaution.
"Following ongoing investigations into ground movement in Coalsnaughton, a decision has been taken this afternoon to evacuate a further 28 properties in Nechtan Drive and nine properties in Langour as a precautionary measure," said Nikki Bridle, chief executive of Clackmannanshire Council. "This brings the total number of evacuated properties to 97 since 18 May 2026."
An investigation into the cause of the ground movement has been launched, with specialist assessments being conducted by the Mining Remediation Authority. Scottish Justice Secretary Neil Gray said, "Investigations are being carried out by the Mining Remediation Authority to establish the source of the subsidence and we await its findings." Gray met with Clackmannanshire Council leader Ellen Forson and local MSP Keith Brown on Friday to discuss the situation.
Residents reported being given only 10 minutes to evacuate their homes. Margo Brown, who was evacuated from Dunmoss View on Wednesday, described the urgency: "You’re waiting about all day trying to find out what’s going to happen, then we got an email saying, no it’s OK, you don’t have to get out. Then 20 minutes later, ‘all out, everybody out’. Ten minutes to get out and that was us."
On Thursday, the gas supply was disconnected for residents in Nechtan Drive as a precautionary measure due to ground movement in the area. Council officers and partner agencies are supporting residents throughout the process, and local resilience partners continue to prioritize safety and welfare.