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 miles
- Cumbernauld 15.9 miles
- Dunfermline 15.2 miles
- Perth 21.8 miles
- Coatbridge 22.1 miles
- Glenrothes 24.2 miles
- Stirling 5.6 miles
- Airdrie 20.8 miles
- Falkirk 10.4 miles
- Bishopbriggs 23.1 miles
- Bathgate 18.9 miles
- Bellshill 24.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Glenochil Village Place 0.9 miles
- Clackmannanshire West Ward 1.6 miles
- Clackmannanshire North Ward 1.6 miles
- Menstrie Place 1.7 miles
- Sauchie Place 1.8 miles
- Tullibody Place 1.8 miles
- Clackmannanshire Central Ward 2.1 miles
- Clackmannanshire South Ward 2.3 miles
- Alloa Place 2.4 miles
- Tillicoultry Place 2.6 miles
- Coalsnaughton Place 2.7 miles
- Clackmannan Place 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Alva
FK12 5BQ, FK12 5DA, FK12 5HQ, FK12 5BF, FK12 5NL, FK12 5PE, FK12 5LU, FK12 5BW, FK12 5AH … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 21.8 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 31 miles
- Alloa Railway Station 2.5 miles
- Stirling Railway Station, Scotland 5.5 miles
Hotels near Alva Ad
- The Meadowpark 4.8 miles
- Inglewood House and Spa 4 1.9 miles
- Broomhall Castle Hotel 3 1.6 miles
- Holiday Inn Express Stirling 3 4.6 miles
- Cromlix 5 8.2 miles
- Allan Park 4 5.8 miles
- King Robert Hotel 3 6.4 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro Hotel 4 6.4 miles
- Hotel Colessio 3 5.7 miles
- Wyndham Duchally Country Estate 4 8.6 miles
Schools in Alva
- Alva Academy Secondary
- Alva Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Recreation Park Stadium 2.7 miles
- Airthrey Castle Estate 4.5 miles
- Forthbank Stadium Stadium 4.7 miles
- Lower Polmaise Estate 4.7 miles
- Stirling Castle Historic site 5.8 miles
- Keir House Estate 6.2 miles
- Ardoch House Estate 7.1 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 7.7 miles
- Touch House Estate 8.3 miles
- Braco Castle Estate 8.4 miles
- Ochil Hills Hill 8.6 miles
- Ochilview Park Stadium 8.6 miles