Alva, Clackmannanshire

Alva (Scottish Gaelic: Ailbheach, meaning rocky) is a small town in Clackmannanshire, set in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It is one of a number of towns situated immediately to the south of the Ochil Hills, collectively referred to as the Hillfoots Villages or simply The Hillfoots. It is located between Tillicoultry and Menstrie. Alva had a resident population of 5,181 at the 2001 census but this has since been revised to 4,600 in 2016. It boasts many features such as a park with an event hall and a newly opened outdoor gym, and is the home of Alva Academy.

Alva
  • Scottish Gaelic: Allmhagh Beag
A view of Alva from Myreton Hill, facing east.
Alva
Location within Clackmannanshire
Area0.598 sq mi (1.55 km2)
Population4,630 (mid-2020 est.)
 Density7,742/sq mi (2,989/km2)
OS grid referenceNS882970
Council area
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townALVA
Postcode districtFK12
Dialling code01259
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • Ochil and South Perthshire
Scottish Parliament
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