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.  

The Little Denny Burn runs through the site.

Name of pools on the River Carron popular with local people. 

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. 

The site of Denny High School in the 1970s.  

Local street names themed on wildflowers.