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The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out. The staff of the hotel will be happy to talk to you in English, Spanish and French. At the guests’ disposal, there’s also press. You can arrange a business meeting, a board meeting, and even a job interview as there is a conference hall.

It was during his incumbency that St. John’s congregation removed, about 40 years ago, to the beautiful Chapel in Broad Street built by the munificence of the late Earl of Kellie, grandfather of the present Earl of Mar and Kellie. In his younger days he took part in some of the oratorios given by the Musical Association; and for a long period was a very active member and office-bearer of the Archaeological Society, to which he contributed several papers. During Mr McLeod’s ministry the congregation removed from Cunninghar Close to the fine new church they built in Bank Street, which was opened in 1856 by the Rev. Dr. Candlish, then in the height of his fame as a preacher and church leader. After him was the Rev. George Milne, who went to Glasgow, and was succeeded by the present minister, the Rev. John McAlpine, who has continued for 23 years ministering to his people. He was succeeded by the Rev. John More, a saintly and devoted young minister of great promise, but unfortunately his health giving way, he tried a winter in Algiers, and died there in 1860, to the great grief of his attached people.

• Mr Muir eventually removed his school to Greenfield, and after some years finally gave it up.
• Mr Cowie was always willing with his talents to help any charitable or philanthropic effort, and in the precentor days when a church was in a difficulty he was always willing to take the desk for a day.
• Mr McEwan is a son of the late Mr John McEwan, ship owner in Alloa, – his mother being a fine specimen of the genuine Scotch lady, now so rarely met with.
• The spacious, handmade kitchen in this Hutton Buscel cottage has a Belfast sink, wooden floor, a warming open fire and a large dining table, making this room a lovely sociable space in which to sit and plan the day.
• This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a meeting room.

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Mr Younger had such a fine personality that one could hardly conceive him to have an enemy. It was a beautiful copy of the Bible, in suitable type for an old man to read. As a man of business he extended his premises greatly on both sides of the street where the works are situated.

Mr Wallace was brother to Mr W. Wallace of the Whins, and was a native of Kilmarnock, but spent most of his days in Alloa. He succeeded Mr Paton in the management, which he held for many years, but had to retire earlier than he might, owing to enfeebled health. Mr Roxburgh only goes back about the half of the period under review, being exactly about 30 years in Alloa. In his early days he was an enthusiastic Volunteer, and took a goodly portion of his time to keep up his efficiency.

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So wrote the great and good Sir Walter Scott; himself a true Scotsman, and still counted one of her greatest sons; proud, also, of belonging to the great family of Scott. Head to The Wykeham Arms for a pint of downe arms hotel ale in the wood-paneled bar. History fans will also enjoy visiting the ruins of 13th-century Winchester Castle, originally built by Henry III. It’s been voted one of the best Christmas markets in Europe, thanks to its beautiful setting.

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Mr McEwan is a son of the late Mr John McEwan, ship owner in Alloa, – his mother being a fine specimen of the genuine Scotch lady, now so rarely met with. Also adjoining the Mills was Thomas Falconer, the skinner, a veritable son of Anak, yet most genial and courteous; served on the Commission Board some time, took a leading hand in keeping up the Games, and seeing them successfully carried through. There was Andrew Robb, long the foreman at Gaberston Mill, and a noted quoit player in the days when it was more a sport in this quarter than now. At Springfield Mills there was John Pollock, who was long the foreman, until advancing years caused him to retire, and was succeeded by John McCulloch, who was a well-known townsman, and was manager at Springfield the best part of his life, and who only retired a year or two before the works were destroyed by fire.

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A prime spot for trade, it is visible from the A170, offers free parking and lies next to Wykeham’s primary school. Excellent breakfast, location ideal for North Yorkshire perfect hotel / restaurant. We had a fantastic stay the staff and room was really lovely.

About the same period he received from headquarters the Church’s Diploma of Honour for 50 years’ service. He was Superintendent of the West U.F. Sabbath School for many years, and it was during that period that he attained his Jubilee as a teacher, on which occasion he was presented with an address, and a signed album by the teachers in the school. More than thirty years ago he feued a large piece of ground beyond Cowden Park, and built a stately residence for himself, the Mansion House of Norwood, and transformed a few grass fields into most beautiful and attractive grounds, which are a treat to walk through. He has gone through a period of service on the School Board, being chairman for several terms. To have a rallying centre for all these Christian efforts, he built the Greenside Mission Chapel in Greenside Street, which is largely used for various agencies, besides at various periods of his life-time giving large sums to the missionary schemes of the United Presbyterian Church.

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It is the sons of John that we are called upon to notice, he having passed away long before the period we are dealing with. In closing we may notice that of the two sons of Mr James Moir, the eldest went abroad, and the younger did not enter a business career, having rather a leaning towards the study of art; while of the sons of Mr Archibald Moir, Mr J. W. His loss was felt first of all by his widow and family, but also by many a widow who missed the kindly help so quietly and generously given. Amongst the long roll of Alloa’s leading men, there could hardly be a finer example of a genial, happy, kindly Christian gentleman than Archibald Moir. Enoch like, he was not, for God took him, having died suddenly through the night of November 17, 1838, aged 81 years.

"Really nice place that fitted our needs in terms of space and location."

In the course of time the trade in wooden vessels came to an end, and thus for a time at least an industry was lost to the town. In the fifties and sixties 1850s/60s the Dock was managed by the late Mr Thomas Adamson – a most energetic business gentleman (see notice later). A carpenter was a very popular trade with lads at that time, and from their training there they went abroad as ship carpenters, and were often away for a year or two, many of them falling into good positions abroad and settling there. There were usually two vessels in course of construction, and one finishing in the Graving Dock, thus giving employment to a large number of carpenters and other trades, with a good squad of apprentices. Adjoining the woodyard was the Shipbuilding Yard, which in these days was known as the "Dock." One could see every sign of activity, wooden vessels being still in good demand, the days of the "big screw" not having yet arrived. It was long carried on by Messrs A. Thomson & Sons, who were so well known and respected that "Thomson of the Shore" was a household word.

Mrs Carmichael began the drapery department of the business, giving it her personal attention, assisted by members of the family. He had many of the qualities likely to succeed in business, nevertheless he proceeded with due caution, and began in a very small way at first, and as he progressed, moved from one business premises to another, until he settled in Mill Street in the old building that stood there before the present modern structure was built. In his early days he joined the Volunteers, and gave them active service for some years.