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

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

A Mercat Cross is the traditional sign of a community’s right to hold markets.  Airth has two – the so called ‘heidless cross’ in High Airth  and the second in the village below.  

Local street names themed on wildflowers.

Walter Alexander opened his bus transport company just before World War I and in 1924 moved into a highly successful coachbuilding business.  Now part of Alexander-Dennis. 

‘The Pace’ is the nickname of Dunipace FC established in 1888, which now has 19 teams of all ages from Primary 1 through to the senior team, over 35s, girls and ladies teams.