Authorities have evacuated nearly 100 homes in Coalsnaughton, Clackmannanshire, following reports of ground movement in the former mining village. The evacuation process began on May 18 and has continued as investigations into the subsidence progress.

On May 30, Clackmannanshire Council confirmed the decision to evacuate an additional 37 properties, including 28 homes on Nechtan Drive and nine on Langour, as a precautionary step. This increase brings the total number of displaced households to 97. The council’s spokesperson, Nikki Bridle, emphasized that the ongoing ground movement posed a safety risk, prompting the wider evacuation effort.

The situation has drawn attention from national officials, with Scotland’s Justice Secretary Neil Gray engaging directly with local authorities to coordinate governmental support for those affected by the upheaval. Gray indicated that the government is actively exploring ways to assist displaced residents during this period of uncertainty.

The ground instability is believed to be linked to the area’s previous mining activities, although detailed findings from the investigation have not yet been disclosed. The local authority is continuing to monitor the situation closely alongside forensic geotechnical assessments to determine the extent and cause of the ground shifts.

While residents remain displaced, officials have underscored that public safety remains the highest priority. Temporary accommodation and support services are being arranged for those forced to leave their homes, as authorities work to assess remediation measures and establish when it will be safe for residents to return.