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Alloa TowerHistoric Attraction

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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.

Did you know?

The 6th Earl led the ill-fated 1715 Jacobite Uprising

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Opening times

6 - 30 April
Friday - Monday, 1-5pm
3 May - 31 August
Thursday - Monday,1-5pm
1 September - 30 September
Friday - Monday, 1-5pm

Closed- October

Last entry on all above dates is (4-15pm)

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

Tel: 0844 493 2129

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