Prior to the Battle of Falkirk Muir on January 17th, 1746 part of the Jacobite Army marched through Torwood as a diversion for the main force advancing through Dunipace.  

Bobby Brown was a former PE teacher at Denny High School, who was born in Dunipace. He was a Scottish International football player and manager and played for Falkirk, Rangers and Queenspark Rangers.  He did a huge amount of charity work for Erskine Hospital for Veterans.  

Associated with Carron Company.  Benjamin Franklin the famous 18th century American politician and scientist was a close associate of the Carron Company and visited in 1771. 

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

William Rodger was a member of Bo'ness Community Council and served for many years including a period as Chair.  He also served on the Bo'ness Fair Executive.

The Forbes family of Callendar House were major landowners in Falkirk District from 1783.