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Alva, Clackmannanshire Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Alva, Clackmannanshire

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Alva, Clackmannanshire history

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Alva was historically in an exclave of Stirlingshire, but it was transferred to Clackmannanshire in 1891. During the Industrial Revolution, Alva developed as a textile manufacturing centre. The woollen mills, originally water-powered, provided employment for locals and migrants to the area.

Alva, Clackmannanshire etymology

The name of this place is of Gaelic origin, and is supposed to be derived from the term Ailbheach, signifying “rocky” The name has successively passed through the different forms of Alueth and Alvath.

Alva, Clackmannanshire geography / climate

Alva lies right at the foot of the Ochil Hills. The town is situated on two overlapping alluvial fans, made up of material deposited by the Carnaughton Glen and Alva Glen burns.

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23 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Alva, Clackmannanshire places to visit

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Alva, Clackmannanshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Alva, Clackmannanshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Alva, Clackmannanshire’s information audio spots:

HM Prison Glenochil HMP Glenochil is a prison located near Tullibody, Scotland. It houses male offenders of High, Medium and Low security classifications. The prison has a design capacity of 670 prisoners.

Sauchie Tower Sauchie Tower, also known as Devon Tower, is a 15th-century tower house in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. The tower is located by the village of Fishcross, 1km (0.62 mi) north of Sauchie and 2.5 km north of Alloa. It is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Tullibody Old Kirk Tullibody Old Kirk is a ruined 12th-century church in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It was rebuilt in the 16th century, and restored again in 1760. The roofless building is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Upper Hirst The Upper Hirst is a coal seam in central Scotland that was mined in the 1950s through to 2002. It was mainly to supply Kincardine Power Station, and later, Longannet Power Station. Low sulfur content made it very suitable for power station use.

Gaberston Mill Gaberston Mill was a weaving and spinning mill located in Alloa, Scotland. It was founded by David Fraser Lambert (1805–56) in 1837.

Menstrie Castle Menstrie Castle is a three-storey manor house in Clackmannanshire, near Stirling. It was home to Sir William Alexander, 1st Earl of Stirling, who was instrumental in founding the colony of Nova Scotia. The castle was restored in the 20th century, won a Civic Trust award, and now incorporates holiday accommodation, private flats, and a museum.

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