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An atypical little city has all of the sudden been named one of many UK’s worst locations to stay. Alloa, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, has been listed as probably the most miserable cities within the UK.

The city has come fourth in a listing of 20 behind Aberdeen, Peterborough, and Falmouth. While Alloa’s place is shocking, it seems to be a brand new entry on the record.

According to ILiveHere, Alloa is “culturally devoid and one of the most deprived places in Scotland”. They added that the city was “Scotland’s first entry on our depression succession”.

Following the outcome, MP John Nicholson has hit again on the record and Alloa’s place on it, defending and praising the city.

Mr Nicholson informed the Alloa and Hillforts Advertiser : “I love Alloa. With its cute wynds, grand merchant houses, and majestic civic architecture, it is a sometimes-overlooked wee gem.

“Like any fine gem, Alloa could benefit from a polish too at the hands of the descendants of the skills craftsmen who built and enhanced it.

“Aside from the fact this poll is mean-spirited, it is also nonsensical as anyone who lives in or visits the town can attest.”

Mr Nicholson, the SNP MP for Ochil and South Perthshire, additionally highlighted the issues he cherished probably the most about Alloa and mentioned its fascinating historical past.

He defined: “Alloa got in early when it came to the artwork of Andy Scott. He made all six of the remarkable roundabout sculptures in and around Alloa. Alloa is lucky to have them. The historic footpath offers just the absolute best views from its foot, over the Firth of Forth, and at points all along its route such as the Auchinbaird windmill.

“There is an incredible sense of solidarity in Alloa. None of us are blind to the difficulties that poverty, isolation and ill health can bring. But as severe as these challenges are, there are many good people here who devote their time to helping their neighbours.”

Mr Nicolson later mentioned that the “wider Alloa area has a bevvy of good options to enjoy a pint or glass in Alloa” and that folks can “raise a drink to this fine town”.

As nicely as a bustling current, Alloa can be a city that has an extended and illustrious historical past full of fascinating developments.

Located within the Central Lowlands of Scotland, Alloa is north east of Glasgow and only a few miles from the town of Stirling.

For a very long time underneath the management of the Erskine household, the city grew to become referred to as one in every of Scotland’s important brewing areas in the course of the 18^th century.

Fast ahead to the 19^th century and as expertise developed, so did the city with the introduction of steamboats working out of Alloa harbour the development of Alloa Academy within the 1820s.

What’s extra, Alloa was additionally as soon as a hub of wool, weaving, glassmaking, and malt distilling, making it an industrial powerhouse within the 18^th and 19^th centuries. Fast ahead to the 21^st century and there are many issues to see and do within the city.

The well-known Alloa Tower, the St Mungos Parish Church, and the Tullibody Heritage Centre are simply a few the sights vacationers can get their tooth into.

The Alloa Tower is a specific spotlight. Built across the 14^th century, it was constructed to guard the city and guard an essential close by ferry crossing.

Praising the tower on TripAdvisor, PeterH_and_LizB mentioned: “We walked to Alloa to find the tower. It stands between Tesco and the police station. However, what a fabulous place.

“Beautifully restored. Interesting paintings and heirlooms. A well and a dungeon. Knowledgeable and friendly staff full of helpful information. And the views from the top are amazing. A must-visit.”

Clackmannanshire Council has been approached for remark.