Alloa
Alloa is a town found within Clackmannanshire, set within the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It is situated on the north bank of the Firth of Forth near the foot of the Ochil Hills, 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometres) east of Stirling and 7.9 miles (12.7 km) north of Falkirk. The name potentially means 'rock plain'. During the 2001 census, Alloa had a permanent population of 18,989. Upgrades were made to the harbour through the 18th century, resulting in Alloa thriving as a river port through which the goods made in Glasgow were exported to continental Europe. At that time, and till the 1950s, the principle industry to the north and east of the town was coal mining. Wool has also always been plentiful in the area and in the early years of the nineteenth century, John Paton set up a modest yarn-spinning enterprise within the town, later establishing Kilncraigs Mill. His business merged with J. & J. Baldwin of Halifax in 1924 to become the world-famous Paton & Baldwins Ltd. Alloa was recognised for its weaving and glassmaking industries throughout the 19th and into the early 20th century. Alloa has long been associated with the brewing sector, with a minimum of nine major breweries producing ales at its height. It was also home to a distillery. Following the closure of the distillery, barrel production continues to flourish in the town. The town has a thriving shopping centre, with nationally recognised supermarket chains on the site of the old distillery, near to the railway station. For all your house improvements, ensure that you employ trustworthy experts in Alloa to make sure that you receive the best quality work.
