Alva news

Alva Academy will host their annual Christmas Fayre next month.

Alva Academy set for festive fun with Christmas Fayre

Climate Action Month assembly at Alva Primary School.

Climate Action Month assembly at Alva Primary School.

Alva Primary School hosts climate assembly for thousands of pupils nationwide

The Cats Whiskers are holding a bingo fundraiser in October.

The Cats Whiskers are holding a bingo fundraiser in October.

Cats Whiskers to hold Bingo Night to support Clacks cats

Pupils during last year's sponsored walk from Alva to Muckhart.

Pupils during last year's sponsored walk from Alva to Muckhart.

Parliamentary motion recognises Alva Academy's amazing fundraising efforts

Plans for the retrospective erection of a flagpole outside a Clacks bowling club have been submitted.

Plans for the retrospective erection of a flagpole outside a Clacks bowling club have been submitted.

Planning and development

Man complains of 'disturbing' noise from flagpole at Alva South Bowling Club

The charity shelters and rehomes cats.

The charity shelters and rehomes cats.

Alloa cat shelter to close for 'several months' due to roof repairs

Alva Glen Illuminations.

Alva Glen Illuminations.

In Pictures: This year's Alva Glen Illuminations attracts 4,000 visitors

Two people got into difficulty on Craig Leith.

Two people got into difficulty on Craig Leith.

Two walkers rescued from Craig Leith after getting into difficulty on hill

Alva Glen Illuminations.

Alva Glen Illuminations.

Alva Glen Illuminations: All you need to know ahead of this month's event

Alva Academy will host a Christmas fayre this November to kick off the winter festivities.

Alva Academy will host a Christmas fayre this November to kick off the winter festivities.

Alva Academy's Christmas Fayre now taking stall bookings

Plans have been submitted for works to three trees in Alva.

Plans have been submitted for works to three trees in Alva.

Planning and development

Planning application submitted for works to three trees in Wee County town

Over 170 Highland dancers took part in the event.

Over 170 Highland dancers took part in the event.

In pictures - The Famous Alva Games 2026

Plans for a coffee cabin in Alva have been refused by Clackmannanshire Council.

Plans for a coffee cabin in Alva have been refused by Clackmannanshire Council.

Plans for coffee cabin in Alva are refused

Jenny Paterson took on the Arctic swim challenge to raise funds for a charity supporting childhood abuse victims.

Jenny Paterson took on the Arctic swim challenge to raise funds for a charity supporting childhood abuse victims.

Alva open-water swim coach braves Arctic ice to support childhood abuse survivors

TRADITION: The Famous Alva Games will return on Saturday.

TRADITION: The Famous Alva Games will return on Saturday.

Famous Alva Games return this weekend with hill races, pipes and funfair

Alva Glen will light up this September for its illuminations event.

Alva Glen will light up this September for its illuminations event.

Fairy nuff - Alva Glen Illuminations to light up beauty spot

Logan Family (Logan, Carolyn, Bonnie and Dexter)

Logan Family (Logan, Carolyn, Bonnie and Dexter)

Pedigree success continues for Logan family

Becky Elder (second from right) was recognised at a ceremony in Glasgow.

Becky Elder (second from right) was recognised at a ceremony in Glasgow.

Alva baking business has unique cake recognised at national awards ceremony

The Fellkour Squad have broken the 33-year-old record for climbing all of Scotland's munros.

The Fellkour Squad have broken the 33-year-old record for climbing all of Scotland's munros.

Alva runner part of team to break 33-year-old Munro record

The fun day took place yesterday (Sunday, May 24).

The fun day took place yesterday (Sunday, May 24).

Alva Family Fun Day: Event for autistic children was a 'fantastic day'

A heart screening event has been held for the third year in memory of a Tillicoultry man who passed away.

A heart screening event has been held for the third year in memory of a Tillicoultry man who passed away.

Life-saving heart screening event held in memory of Tillicoultry man

Kelsey, 23, and her seven-month-old daughter Delilah-Mae were woken up to smoke alarms going off in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Kelsey, 23, and her seven-month-old daughter Delilah-Mae were woken up to smoke alarms going off in the early hours of Saturday morning.

‘Hardest time of my life’: Young Alva mum and baby lose everything in house fire

Margaret is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Margaret is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Alva: Margaret Jones celebrates turning 100 years old with family

Cochrane Hall in Alva.

Cochrane Hall in Alva.

Alva: Family fun day for Alva ASD pupils and their families coming to town

Keizoku Karate was founded by head coach Aria Pascal in January 2025.

Keizoku Karate was founded by head coach Aria Pascal in January 2025.

Keizoku Karate joy as 18 Alva students grade – and one earns black belt

This stunning property with ten-bedrooms including two flats is on the market.

This stunning property with ten-bedrooms including two flats is on the market.

Historic Alva stables conversion totalling ten bedrooms on sale for £995,000

Two young men were injured following a crash between an illegal e-bike and a car in Alva.

Two young men were injured following a crash between an illegal e-bike and a car in Alva.

Youth in hospital following crash involving illegal e-bike and vehicle in Alva

The incident took place on Tuesday evening.

The incident took place on Tuesday evening.

Police hunt culprit after serious assault in Alva saw man airlifted to hospital

A man has been taken to hospital after reports of a serious assault in Alva.

A man has been taken to hospital after reports of a serious assault in Alva.

Man rushed to hospital by helicopter after serious assault in Alva

Plans have been submitted for a coffee cabin in Alva.

Plans have been submitted for a coffee cabin in Alva.

Planning application submitted for coffee cabin in Alva car park

Becky is thrilled to be recognised alongside some of the trade's top names.

Becky is thrilled to be recognised alongside some of the trade's top names.

Clacks home baking business shortlisted for national award

A wild garlic bread workshop is coming to Alva in April.

A wild garlic bread workshop is coming to Alva in April.

Wild garlic bread workshop coming to Wee County this spring

The scene on Cobden Street, Alva.

The scene on Cobden Street, Alva.

Firefighters attend blaze on Alva's Cobden Street

Plans have been approved to use premises in Alva for a natural pet food store.

Plans have been approved to use premises in Alva for a natural pet food store.

Plans for a pet food store in Alva have been approved

The kittens are currently with The Cats Whiskers.

The kittens are currently with The Cats Whiskers.

'It’s just heart-breaking': Seven starving kittens found abandoned in Alva

Alloa Sheriff Court are on the lookout for Szymon Bukowski, whose current whereabouts are unknown.

Alloa Sheriff Court are on the lookout for Szymon Bukowski, whose current whereabouts are unknown.

Alva man wanted by court after legal proceedings raised against him

Plans have been submitted to use premises in Alva for a natural pet food store.

Plans have been submitted to use premises in Alva for a natural pet food store.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to use former sweet shop as natural pet food store

Pupils helped raise 22 bags of food for the local Larder.

Pupils helped raise 22 bags of food for the local Larder.

Alva Academy pupils drive schoolwide donation to Food Larder

Clackmannanshire remembered those who served in the wars at the weekend.

Clackmannanshire remembered those who served in the wars at the weekend.

In Pictures: Remembrance Sunday commemorations across the Wee County

A Christmas fayre will be take place at Alva Academy.

A Christmas fayre will be take place at Alva Academy.

Christmas fayre to take place at Alva Academy this upcoming festive season

Craig graduated with a HND Hospitality Management

Craig graduated with a HND Hospitality Management

Two Clackmannanshire students given prestigious awards at Forth Valley College

The group meet on the first Sunday of every month.

The group meet on the first Sunday of every month.

Alva Glen Heritage Trust refresh hedgehog home and clear storm mess

Lynne grew up in the Wee County before moving to Spain.

Lynne grew up in the Wee County before moving to Spain.

Walking Football

Alva widow chosen to play in Spain's team for Walking Football World Cup

Strathcarron Singers will perform in Alva on Friday, October 3

Strathcarron Singers will perform in Alva on Friday, October 3

Community choir to perform free concert in aid of Strathcarron Hospice

Alva in the early 1800s was once a hotbed for smugglers

Alva in the early 1800s was once a hotbed for smugglers

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: When smuggling in Alva came to an end

The driver was found to be disqualified.

The driver was found to be disqualified.

Police catch uninsured and disqualified driver in Alva

The speech and language therapy team transforms Alva Primary’s learning environment

The speech and language therapy team transforms Alva Primary’s learning environment

School praised for 'calmer and more accessible' environment

Forth Valley u3a are set to hold its enrolment day at Cochrane Hall on August 22

Forth Valley u3a are set to hold its enrolment day at Cochrane Hall on August 22

Clubs and societies

Forth Valley u3a to host enrolment day at Cochrane Hall

Little Doone Foods is located in Alva Industrial Estate.

Little Doone Foods is located in Alva Industrial Estate.

Clackmannanshire business awarded Great Taste stars for products

Harviestoun Brewery in Alva will host a pop-up night on August 29

Harviestoun Brewery in Alva will host a pop-up night on August 29

Brewery to welcome back public for night of beers and street food

An application for consent and planning permission has been submitted for a wind farm.

An application for consent and planning permission has been submitted for a wind farm.

Planning and development

Plans submitted for creation of wind farm in Clackmannanshire

VIP: John MacPherson was this year's guest of honour at the Famous Alva Games.

VIP: John MacPherson was this year's guest of honour at the Famous Alva Games.

Lifelong Clacks man named guest of honour at Alva Games

TRADITION: The Famous Alva Games went ahead at the weekend.

TRADITION: The Famous Alva Games went ahead at the weekend.

Spectators turn out in scorching heat for Famous Alva Games

The pipe band is a key feature of the Famous Alva Games.

The pipe band is a key feature of the Famous Alva Games.

The Famous Alva Games set to return in scorching heat this weekend