Alloa Tower, Medieval tower house in Alloa, Scotland
This stone structure rises prominently near the Forth River, featuring thick defensive walls and an Italian-style grand staircase added in the eighteenth century.
The Erskine family, Earls of Mar, constructed this defensive residence around 1368 to monitor the river crossing and maintain control over the region.
The interior spaces contain period furnishings and decorative elements that demonstrate the living standards of Scottish nobility through different centuries.
Visitors access the tower through guided tours that start at the ground floor entrance and progress through multiple levels to the upper observation areas.
The building preserves medieval defensive elements alongside later architectural additions, including a rare surviving stone-vaulted storage chamber at ground level.
Location: Clackmannanshire
Location: Alloa
Website: https://nts.org.uk/visit/places/alloa-tower
GPS coordinates: 56.11245,-3.78831
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:35
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