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Alloa

British

/ ˈæləʊə /

noun

a town in E central Scotland, the administrative centre of Clackmannanshire. Pop: 18 989 (2001)

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Liam Francis, 22, is also studying health and social care at Alloa.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

"Alloa hasn't got a lot and this is a great opportunity for people like myself," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

"The safety and wellbeing of our customers at Annalee Street and Alloa Street remain our priority and we are continuing to do all we can to support them."

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

They turn to jelly when the ball is delivered into their box, not just on Wednesday, but against Motherwell and Dundee and St Mirren and Alloa.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

Clackmannan forms a sheriffdom with Stirling and Dumbarton shires, and a sheriff-substitute sits at Alloa.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

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