Location: Alloa
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10 Sights & Landmarks in Alloa That You Shouldn't Miss
Alloa (/ˈæloʊə/; Scottish Gaelic: Alamhagh, possibly meaning "rock plain") is a town in Clackmannanshire in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It is on the north bank of the Forth at the spot where some say it ceases to be the River Forth and becomes the Firth of Forth. Geographically, Alloa is south of the Ochil Hills, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east of Stirling and 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north of Falkirk; by water Alloa is 25 miles (40 km) from Granton.
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1. St Mungos Parish Church
2. Moncrieff United Free Church
3. St Johns Church
4. St Serf's Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A friendly Church that hold its main services at 11am and 6:30pm each Sunday
5. The Andy Scott Sculpture Trail
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By RogerK1932 - Rio Rancho, United States
The Kelpies in Stirling are certainly the best known of the Andy Scott sculptures, but then again many probably don't know they were even created by Andy Scott. But even if you know about the Kelpies, you may not be aware that Scott has a number of other metal sculptures around Scotland. To the northeast and east of Stirling, there are a number of Scott's sculptures, most located in roundabouts. We began a tour searching them out beginning with the northernmost one, "Foxboy", located near the villages of Midtown and Menstruie. "River Spirit" and "I Can See For Miles" are literally within sight of one another near a mall in Alloa. There are seven sculptures in all near Stirling (not incl. the Kelpies) starting from the north, leading you down southward toward the Kelpies. Scott also has a sculpture in a mall atrium in Aberdeen - "The Leopard". Another, "The Rise", is on the north bank of the River Clyde, at the Glasgow Harbor Flats apartments just west of the Glasgow city centre. The "Lomondgate Stag" is north of Dumbarton, northwest of Glasgow. There is also at least one other that we were not able to see - "The Phoenix" - near the M8 to the east of Glasgow. We made a point to try and find each one of them ... and we found almost all of them.
6. Greenfield Park
7. Alloa Tower
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4.0 based on 86 reviews
This bold medieval keep may look forbidding, but inside it’s full of art and riches – not to mention intriguing tales. The tower dates back to the 14th century and was built to guard a strategically important ferry crossing on the nearby River Forth.
Reviewed By Bobsatravellin - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This place seems somewhat out of place hidden behind a supermarket and the Council Offices, and you get there by driving through a housing estate. However turn the corner and the access road to the tower opens up and it is like stepping back in time. Recommend starting from the top and working down as others have mentioned. Views from the roof are just stunning with a 360 panorama over the Firth of Forth, up to Stirling Castle, round the base of the Ochil Hills and down to Clackmannnan Tower. There are four floors to visit, all quite different. The Great Hall at the top has the most wonderful mediaeval roof and the restoration of the ancient oak timbers can clearly be seen. Floors 2 and 3 have their own guides available to relate tales of the history and ghosts of the Tower, along with a unique internal well on floor 2. The ground floor has public toilets and a small gift shop, along with the hole in the floor giving entrance to the dungeon below. Car parking is nearby with room for about 12 cars and a couple of coaches. The surrounding grounds have their own history with the former Alloa House and make a relaxing place for a stroll after the visit to the Tower. Combined with the enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff who clearly feel passionate about Alloa and the Tower, this place is well worth a visit. With the narrow spiral stairs, most certainly not suitable for people with limited mobility!
8. St Mungo's RC Church
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
