Tommy Palmer of Maddiston was a member of the Special Air Service (SAS) and was involved in the Iranian Embassy Siege 1981.  He received The Queen's Gallantry Medal and also served in The Falklands War 1982.  He died in a road Traffic accident in Northern Ireland in 1983.

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.  

The early maps identify the area as dedicated to Coal Mining and there was a Meldrum Pit locally

Maggies Centre stands in the grounds of Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.  It plays a major part in helping individuals and familes cope with the effects of serious illness especially cancer.  

The street is close to the former Thornhill estate. 

Named in honour of a local farm owner.