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Population: 18900
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A guide to Alloa

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Events in Alloa Alloa has been the County town of Clackmannanshire in Scotland since 1822; it is situated 7 miles east of Stirling on the north bank of the River Forth. The settlement dates back to medieval times with the Alloa Tower built in 1363. The Tower is one of the largest tower houses in Scotland, it has a dungeon, a first-floor well and a collection of Mar family portraits and silver, it was restored in the 1990’s and is open to the public. During the 18th and 19th centuries Alloa developed as a port and was a major brewing centre. Other historically interesting features include, Bauchop’s House built in 1695, the neo-perpendicular Gothic style St. Mungo’s Parish Church built 1817, the 18th century Mar Inn built beside the harbour and the Town Hall built c1888. Alloa is a popular tourist destination, it has holiday accommodation, shops, fitness and leisure centre, The Speirs Centre Museum and Gallery, golf courses and created in 1714 The Lime Tree Walk leads from the town to the harbour. The scenic Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Local Nature Reserve is a popular attraction in Alloa, it centres around Scotland’s oldest man-made reservoir dating back to the 18th century, the tranquil and picturesque park offers walks, cycle tracks, nature-watching, bank and boat fishing, picnic areas and a visitor centre

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Attraction

Alloa Tower

Caravan

Woods Caravan Club Site

Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dentist

Charles Macdonald & Associates
Manor Crescent Dental Centre
Short Stones & Associates

Doctor

Alloa Health Centre
Kincardine Health Centre

Golf Club

Alloa
Alloa Golf Club
Braehead

Pub and Bar

Locker Room
Mansefield Arms
Primrose Bar
Star Inn
The Unicorn Inn
Thistle Bar
Tree-Tops

Restaurant

Azad Tandoori
Bar Aldo’s
Top The Unicorn Inn
Turkish Delight

School

Claremont Primary School
New Struan School
Park Primary School
St John’s Primary School

Solicitor

Caesar & Howie
Savage Law Practice

Taxi

A VIP Taxi
Andys Taxis
Buchan Town Cars
Conn Cars
Diamond Taxis
Macs Taxis
Micks Taxis
Premier Cars (Scotland) Ltd

Sports Clubs

Alloa Athletic Football Club (Football)

Shops

Boots

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