In 1915 the train carrying soldiers bound for Gallipoli in Turkey crashed at Quintinshill near Gretna.  The troops had left Larbert station after a short period of training.   239 were killed. 

Local Street names themed on flowers.

The site of Denny High School in the 1970s.  

Archie Graham lived in Maddiston where he died aged 80.  He was a Councillor and started the Maddiston football team as well as the Central Boy's Association.  He ran the Maddiston sports day for many years, when Maddiston had a gala day, and helped with the old folks hall.

Named in honour of a local farm owner.

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.