Definitions

1. noun

A small village or settlement, typically found in the Scottish Highlands, where the residents live in small houses or cottages, often with a shared common area.

“The clachan was a tight-knit community where everyone knew each other’s names and helped each other out in times of need.”

2. noun

A small group of houses or cottages, especially in a rural area.

“The old clachan had been abandoned for decades, but it still held a special place in the hearts of the locals.”