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Alloa TowerFurnished Historic House

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About this property
Alloa Tower is the largest, oldest keep in Scotland. It was the ancestral home of the Erskine family, the Earls of Mar and Kellie. The Erskines were loyal supporters of several Stuart monarchs who spent part of their early lives in Alloa Tower, including Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI and I. As the family rose to prominence they played a little known but important part in many episodes of Scottish history.

Today, Alloa Tower is a beautifully restored and furnished tower house. It contains several rare medieval features, including the original oak-beamed roof and an original dungeon.

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This is the oldest building in Alloa and one of the largest surviving medieval tower houses

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Opening times

1 April - 30 April
Friday - Monday (1-5pm)

1 May - 31 August
Thursday - Monday (1-5pm)

2 September - 30 September
Friday - Monday (1-5pm)

Last entry on all above dates is 4-15pm

Visits outside these dates/times for pre-booked groups by arrangement with property.

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