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Alloa is a town located within Clackmannanshire, set in the Central Lowlands of Scotland. It lies on the north bank of the Firth of Forth near to the foot of the Ochil Hills, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) east of Stirling and 7.9 miles (12.7 kilometres) north of Falkirk. The name possibly means ‘rock plain’. During the 2001 census, Alloa had a permanent population of 18,989. Improvements were made to the harbour during the 18th century, resulting in Alloa thriving as a river port through which the products made in Glasgow were exported to continental Europe. At that time, and until the 1950s, the principle industry to the north and east of the town was coal mining. Wool has also always been plentiful locally and in the early years of the nineteenth century, John Paton set up a small yarn-spinning enterprise in the town, later establishing Kilncraigs Mill. His business merged with J. & J. Baldwin of Halifax in 1924 to become the world-famous Paton & Baldwins Ltd. Alloa was well known for its weaving and glassmaking industries during the 19th and into the early 20th century. Alloa has long been associated with the brewing business, with at least nine major breweries producing ales at its height. It was also home to a distillery. Following the closure of the distillery, barrel cooperage continues to flourish in the town. The town boasts a bustling shopping centre, with nationally recognised supermarket chains on the site of the old distillery, near to the railway station. For all your home upgrades, ensure that you utilise trustworthy pros in Alloa to ensure you get the highest quality work.