plean has a church of scotland church with an attached graveyard, a petrol station, chip shop, a small clinic, small library pub, pharmacy, bakers, indian takeaway and 3 convenience stores. east plean primary school was formerly housed in a traditional building dating from 1874. many of the original features of the building were retained in the refurbishment of the school, which was completed in summer 2000, including the addition of a purpose-built nursery. the school building was damaged beyond repair in november 2010 when a fire was deliberately started in a hut to the rear. the building was subsequently demolished and a new modern school is being built on the site.