Laurence Scobbie of Shieldhill died on 25th September 1923 in the Redding Pit Disaster.

Ferniesyde appears on old local maps.  Its name obviously derives from the local plant life in the vicinity. 

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.  

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

Named after a local lawyer.

Huge droves of black highland cattle were driven through Torwood on their way to the famous Falkirk Trysts at Redding, Roughcastle and Stenhousemuir.