1. small villages or hamlets, especially in Scotland or Ireland
Usage: Scottish; Irish; plural of clachan

Examples

• The remote clachans dotted the Highland landscape.
• Many traditional clachans consisted of just a few stone cottages.
• Tourists often visit the historic clachans to experience rural Scottish culture.
• The clachans were connected by narrow winding paths.
• Several clachans in the region have been preserved as heritage sites.