Alloa

Alloa is a small burgh in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, 6 miles to the east of Stirling, on north bank of the River Forth. Its most notable visible landmark is the Alloa Tower, the surviving part of the ancestral medieval residence of the Erskine family, the Earls of Mar.

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During the 18th century, Alloa thrived as a river port through which the produce of Glasgow manufacture was exported to Europe.

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Alloa was long associated with the brewing industry, with at least nine major breweries producing ales. However this industry declined severely during the late 20th century.

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The town has suffered poor transport links since the closure of the railway station. However the project for reopening the http://www.sakrailway.co.uk Stirling-Alloa-Kincardine rail link is expected to be completed in early 2007.

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Alloa Athletic F.C. association football team are based at Recreation Park in the town.

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In 2001, Alloa had a population of 25,803.

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Notable people from the town include the footballer and commentator Alan Hansen and the artist Lys Hansen. The Canadian politician George Brown was born here in 1818.

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