Former wood adjacent to site of development visible on 1919-1944 historic maps.

The Estate of Forganhall in Bainsford was owned by the Glen family from the late 18th Century.  One of them, William, was responsible for the 1697 Town Steeple being cast to the ground in 1804.

To reflect the work the Provosts past and present do

The early maps identify the area as dedicated to Coal Mining 

Prior to the Battle of Falkirk Muir on January 17th, 1746 part of the Jacobite Army marched through Torwood as a diversion for the main force advancing through Dunipace.  

This may be a name transferred from Glenhead which is around two miles to the South West.