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National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower

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Open to the public

Castle or defences in Clackmannanshire

46 artworks

Part of National Trust for Scotland

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Dating from the fourteenth century, Alloa Tower is one of the largest surviving tower houses in Scotland and the ancestral home of the Erskine family, the Earls of Mar and Kellie. With walls over 3 metres thick in places and rising over 25 metres to a crenellated parapet, the tower was clearly built with defence in mind. As the family rose to prominence they played an important part in many episodes of Scottish history. They were guardians of the Stuart heirs in the sixteenth century, including Mary, Queen of Scots and James VI and I. This important Scottish family is portrayed in a superb collection of paintings loaned by the present Earl, including works by Allan, Raeburn and Kneller.

Alloa Park, Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 1PP Scotland

information@nts.org.uk

0844 4932131

Before making a visit, check opening hours with the venue

http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/Alloa-Tower/

Artworks

  • The Earl of Mar and Kellie
    The Earl of Mar and Kellie John Edwards (b.1940)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • John Francis Hervey Erskine, 13th Earl of Mar and 15th of Kellie
    John Francis Hervey Erskine, 13th Earl of Mar and 15th of Kellie Alberto Morrocco (1917–1998)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar (1672–1732), with His Son Thomas, Lord Erskine (1705–1766)
    John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar (1672–1732), with His Son Thomas, Lord Erskine (1705–1766) Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • The Honourable Henry Erskine (d.1707)
    The Honourable Henry Erskine (d.1707) Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) (circle of)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • Colonel John Erskine
    Colonel John Erskine John Baptist de Medina (1659–1710) (style of)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • Kildrummie Castle
    Kildrummie Castle Duncan Davidson (1876–1946)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • John Francis, 7th Earl of Mar, and Family
    John Francis, 7th Earl of Mar, and Family David Allan (1744–1796)
    National Trust for Scotland, Alloa Tower
  • 39 more

Artists

  • Kildrummie Castle
    Duncan Davidson (1876–1946)
  • The Entrance to Loch Katrine
    Charlotte Nasmyth (1804–1884)
  • The Construction of the Charing Cross Station Hotel, London
    British School
  • Ca d'Oro, Venezia
    Alberto Morrocco (1917–1998)
  • The Sail Steam Ship 'W. M. C. Mitchell' on Passage
    British (English) School
  • Traquair House
    British (Scottish) School
  • The Agony in the Garden
    Francesco Trevisani (1656–1746)
  • Michael Dahl
    Michael Dahl (1656/1659–1743)
  • Portrait of a Young Man in Buff with a Scarlet Cloak
    John Medina III (1721–1796)
  • Charles Rampini (1840–1907)
    John Henry Lorimer (1856–1936)
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