Alloa Tower
10 minute walk from Alloa station · Stirling, Central and Fife
Alloa Tower is a majestic 14th-century tower house. Once the ancestral seat of the Erskine family, this impressive four-storey building is one of the oldest and largest examples of its kind. Now a National Trust for Scotland property, it stands as a surviving piece of medieval history.
The tower is famous for its royal connections, having hosted Mary, Queen of Scots, and King James VI. Visitors can marvel at the building's immensely thick walls, original timber roof, and medieval battlements. Inside, the Great Hall and unique features like a former cellar pit prison offer a glimpse into its long and storied past.
Today, you can explore the historic rooms where Scottish royalty once danced and held celebrations. The tower serves as a vibrant public attraction, offering a warm welcome with special events hosted during the Christmas and Easter holidays.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Castle
- Good for
- Architecture, Castles, Historic houses
- Characteristics
- Medieval
- Admission
- Paid admission
- Region
- Stirling, Central and Fife
Stations within walking distance
- Alloa station — 10 min walk, 0.8 km
Other places near Alloa
- Speirs Centre — 3 min walk from the station
- Alloa Athletic FC — 9 min walk from the station
- Alloa Ludgate Church — 10 min walk from the station
- St John's Episcopal Church — 10 min walk from the station
- St. Mungo's Parish Church — 11 min walk from the station
- Schawpark golf course — 30 min walk from the station