Alva
Place in Clackmannanshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 56.153, -3.806 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 87 97 |
| Population: | 4,720 |
| Dialling code: | 01259 (Alloa) |
Alva is a small town in Clackmannanshire in central Scotland, tucked against the southern scarp of the Ochils. The wooded Alva Glen cuts into the hills behind the town, offering steep walks, waterfalls and popular routes for hillwalkers and mountain bikers, while good road links put Alloa, Stirling and the wider Forth Valley within easy reach.
Historically Alva grew as a textile and mill town in the 18th and 19th centuries, and hints of that industrial past survive in former mill buildings. Today it has a strong community feel with local shops, a secondary school (Alva Academy) and active clubs and seasonal events; economically it combines local services and light industry with many residents commuting to nearby centres, all framed by accessible upland countryside.
Postcode districts covering Alva
Most populated places nearby
- Livingston 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Cumbernauld 15.9 miles25.5 km
- Dunfermline 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Perth 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Coatbridge 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Glenrothes 24.2 miles39 km
- Stirling 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Airdrie 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Falkirk 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Bishopbriggs 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Bathgate 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Bellshill 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Glenochil Village Place 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Clackmannanshire West Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Clackmannanshire North Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Menstrie Place 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Sauchie Place 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Tullibody Place 1.8 miles3 km
- Clackmannanshire Central Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Clackmannanshire South Ward 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Alloa Place 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Tillicoultry Place 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Coalsnaughton Place 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Clackmannan Place 3.8 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Alva
FK12 5NJ, FK12 5EB, FK12 5JQ, FK12 5BH, FK12 5JT, FK12 5BZ, FK12 5NQ, FK12 5FA, FK12 5BF … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Glasgow International Airport 31 miles50 km
- Alloa Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 5.5 miles8.9 km
Hotels near Alva Ad
- The Meadowpark 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Inglewood House and Spa 4 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Broomhall Castle Hotel 3 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Oyo Dunmar House Hotel 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Cromlix 5 8.2 miles13.3 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Allan Park 4 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Stirling Court Hotel 4.6 miles7.3 km
- The Stirling Highland Hotel 5.7 miles9.2 km
- King Robert Hotel 3 6.4 miles10.3 km
Schools in Alva
- Alva Academy Secondary
- Alva Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Recreation Park Stadium 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Airthrey Castle Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Lower Polmaise Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Stirling Castle Historic site 5.8 miles9.4 km
- Keir House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Ardoch House Estate 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Touch House Estate 8.3 miles13.4 km
- Braco Castle Estate 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Ochil Hills Hill 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Ochilview Park Stadium 8.6 miles13.9 km