Associated with Carron Company.  Benjamin Franklin the famous 18th century American politician and scientist was a close associate of the Carron Company and visited in 1771. 

Huge droves of black highland cattle were driven through Torwood on their way to the famous Falkirk Trysts at Redding, Roughcastle and Stenhousemuir.

Name of pools on the River Carron and as such hold great memories for a large part of the community

Local street names themed on wildflowers.

To reflect the work the Provosts past and present do

The early maps identify the area as dedicated to Coal Mining. Red Coal Pit is situated in the centre of this Street.