Almond Wood lies West of Whitecross

The street is in close proximity to the River Forth.

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. 

Margaret Morrison was an active member of the Maddiston Old Folks Hall. She had been a regular visitor to the original hall which stoked her enthusiasm for assisting in the community.  She was involved with the current old folks hall for over 30 years.

A local place name meaning a sloping piece of farm land.

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