The street is close to the former Thornhill estate. 

Possibly from John De Graham who died fighting with Wallace in 1298.  He had a castle, now in ruins, not far from Fankerton.  Graham is also a well known and respected family name in the area especially within farming circles.  

General Wladyslaw Sikorski was the Prime Minister of the Polish Government in Exile and commander of the Polish forces in Scotland during World War II.  The site of the gardens was the long time home to the Polish Combatants Social Club in the former Woodside House.

Local street names themed on flowers.

Northdales was a local place name recovered from a historic map.

Headswood was a paper mill which produced board. Closed due to downturn in market in 1978.