John (Jock) Muirhead was a stalwart of the Bo’ness United Football Club, having served as the club’s chairman and as a committee member.  Despite ‘being an incomer’ he became an integral part of the local community and his legacy at Bo’ness United remains. 

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.  

Alexander MacKay was the rector of Falkirk High School from 1899-1924.

The famous ‘Abyssinian Traveller’ who lived in Kinaird House was one of the best known men in Britain in the late 18th century.  He is buried in Larbert Old Churchyard and his grave is marked by a magnificent cast iron memorial .

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

James ‘Persia’ Dawson served his time in Carron Ironworks then as an Army gunner and later an instructor in the army of the Shah of Persia.  He moved to Australia but not before building a row of houses in Mungalhead called 'Persia Row'.