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Known for
The Hillfoots textile heritage (tartan and woollen mills), the Alva Glen waterfall, the Ochil Hills walking routes, and one of Clackmannanshire's most beautiful Hillfoots villages
A little history
Alva was a centre of tartan and woollen cloth weaving in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Ochil Hills behind the village provide extraordinary walking. The Mill Trail heritage route connects Alva to the other Hillfoots villages.
Alva Glen for the waterfall walk — spectacular after rain and rarely crowded. The Ochil Hills from the top of Glen Road give outstanding views across the Forth valley. The Mill Trail for textile heritage.
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Food & drink in Alva
The village has independent cafes. The Hillfoots area has good local food. Alloa nearby for wider choice.
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Alva's economy has diversified from textiles. The Ochil Hills tourism brings walkers and visitors.
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The Hillfoots textile heritage (tartan and woollen mills), the Alva Glen waterfall, the Ochil Hills walking routes, and one of Clackmannanshire's most beautiful Hillfoots villages Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Alva worth exploring.
The village has independent cafes. The Hillfoots area has good local food. Alloa nearby for wider choice. Download Roam free to discover Alva's independent food scene.
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Alva's economy has diversified from textiles. The Ochil Hills tourism brings walkers and visitors. List your Alva business on Roam to reach local customers in Clackmannanshire.
Roam covers all of Alva including Tillicoultry, Dollar, Menstrie, Alloa, Fishcross. Alva Glen for the waterfall walk — spectacular after rain and rarely crowded. The Ochil Hills from the top of Glen Road give outstanding views across the Forth valley. The Mill Trail for textile heritage.
