Alloa is a successful mixture of tradition, technology and trade and now enjoys an excellent business infrastructure, emerging as a key location for new enterprises, growth businesses and as a local hub for national or multi-national companies.
Situated in the heart of Scotland, Alloa is a historical town with a rich industrial heritage of wool production, weaving and glass making. Mining also played a key part in the development of the town as the Waggonway, one of Scotland’s earliest railways, took coal from the Sauchie mines to Alloa Harbour as early as 1766.
Perhaps most famous for brewing and malt distilling, Alloa has been home to beer brewers since the late eighteen hundreds when Younger’s opened in the town. Alloa Ale was sent all over the world and in the 1920’s Graham’s Golden Lager, later renamed “Skol”, was first brewed in Alloa.
Even today, Alloa is still home to beer with William Bros. brewing their own unique historical & contemporary beers in the town.
Alloa’s business legacy more widespread still; the multi-national Coats Group plc which is the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of sewing thread can also trace roots back to John Paton Son and Co of Alloa in 1814, while The Right Honourable The Lord Forte who founded what is now knows as The Forte Group attended Alloa Academy in the 1920’s.
Now, in the 21st century Alloa is a vibrant College town, the administrative centre of Clackmannanshire Council and the region’s main shopping centre.
The student body at Forth Valley College’s Alloa Campus is mostly made-up of business students whilst a range of supermarkets, niche start-ups and a traditional high street offer an unusual mix of choice, value and adventure!
Alloa is centrally located, providing easy access to the central Scotland motorway network of M876, M9 and M80 via the Clackmannanshire Bridge. Indeed Glasgow city centre is only 32 miles from the Alloa Town Centre whilst Edinburgh Airport is only 29 miles.
Accessibility has been further enhanced with the re-opening of Alloa Train Station providing regular train links to Stirling (only 9 minutes per journey), Perth, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Only 8 miles from Stirling, The Alloa Business Centre itself provides almost 100 managed and fully serviced offices to let from 138 sq ft to 2,000 sq ft, flexibility for larger multi-room combinations is available if required. Further benefits of locating to the Alloa Business Centre include free use of the two on-site conference rooms (one with a break out area) which offer you the ability to host up to 15 delegates. For the more intimate meeting, there are two smaller meeting rooms available which can cater for up to 6 delegates.
As well as providing fully-serviced business offices, we have cost-effective options for flexible co-working via our hot desk and shared office packages.
Our Virtual Office platform with virtual business address provides businesses with a professional image for their customers and clients whilst our Secretarial Services can provide businesses with a full administration service. Plus our personalised telephone answering service with unique business number (and 24/7 remote voicemail access) will ensure that you never miss a call!
All of the above services can be mixed and matched to suit your requirements and budget to provide you with the best possible professional business service.
The Alloa Business Centre is well served by local amenities, (there is even a bus stop just outside the entrance), you’ll find both a nursery and primary school within 5 minutes’ drive and Asda is only a leisurely 10 minute lunchtime walk for those times when you need to pick-up household essentials.
And after work? Alloa is well served by pubs, bar and cafes with both Belhaven’s “The Old Brewery” and Wetherspoons’ “The Bobbing John” offering great value for money only a brisk 15 minute walk from Alloa Business Centre.
Or for those who enjoy more physical pursuits, the nearby Leisure Bowl has a plethora of options for that after-work work-out. With a mixed gym, ladies gym, swimming pool plus various lessons and classes you will be sure to find something to burn off that stress. For a calming experience, relax with a sauna or game of pool.
Looking for more…check out the history of nearby Alloa Tower or enjoy a leisurely stroll around Gartmorn Dam. Join Alloa Golf Club or partake in the many cycle trails around Clackmannanshire.
At Ceteris, our customers are our priority and understanding their business needs is key to us providing the appropriate services. Our expert property and business advisers will listen to your needs and assist accordingly – we are here to help.
For more information on the Alloa Business Centre or if you’re looking to set-up or re-locate your business to Central Scotland email us or call on 01259 721454.