Guided tour of Alva Kirkyard and the Johnstone Mausoleum - Sun, 10 Jun 2012 - 10:30 to 13:00

Johnstone Mausoleum

Alva Old Kirkyard is a fascinating place - as well as many interesting gravestones, the footprint of St Serf's Church, rebuilt in 1632, can be seen. The Erskine family, cousins of the Earls of Mar, had a burial vault beneath the church and there is a plaque in memory of Dr Robert Erskine, who was Chief Physician to Tzar Peter the Great of Russia.

John Johnstone bought the Alva estate in 1775 and had a mausoleum built c.1789. One of only four mausolea in Scotland designed by notable architects Robert and James Adam, this contains the burials and memorials of many members of the Johnstone family.

The guided tour will illuminate the stories of the kirkyard and the many people buried there.

When: 
Sunday, June 10, 2012 -
10:30 to 13:00
Drop in whenever you like on - tours given on demand.
Where: 
Alva Old Kirkyard, Ochil Road, Alva, FK12 5JP
Event leader: 
Lilias Barron and Susan Mills, Museum and Heritage Officer for Clackmannanshire Council
Note: 
The ground is uneven and it may be damp underfoot (even in June), so make sure you wear suitable footwear.
Booking: 
No booking required - just come along!
This event is FREE