South Alloa is
a small village with a population of about 75. The village has a
linear form and developed along Ferry Road as a result of the
former ferry crossing point to Alloa on the River Forth.
Alloa Inches, a wetlands area, to the northwest is a Site of
Special Scientific Interest.
South Alloa, was at the terminus of the Larbert and South Alloa
branch of the Caledonian railway.
A project was authorised in 1873, on a proposed capital of £300,000
in shares of £10, to construct a dock at South Alloa, with an
entrance lock 126 yards long, and with all quays, jetties, wharves,
roads, and warehouses, requisite for a good harbour. A bill was
promoted in Dec. 1875 to extend the time for the works till
1880.
South Alloa
port brought in wood for pit props from Scandinavia and was so busy
that there was a temporary Swedish Consul in residence at the port
at the height of its activity.
There is a cited location at N 56º 06.23 W 003º 48.60 which falls
on the S shore of the River Forth, to the SW of South Alloa, and
within the area designated as Maritime - Falkirk. In the absence of
documented details, Whittaker which is a comprehensive record of
maritime and aviation losses in Scottish waters assumes this to be
the remains of a wreck, possibly the "Balder".
The women of South Alloa played a vital role in building the
landing craft for the Normandy assault.