Headswood was a paper mill which produced board. Closed due to downturn in market in 1978.  

Many men of the Royal Scots were killed in the Quintinshill rail disaster of 1915 when their troop train crashed near Gretna having left from their camp in Larbert.

Charles Snedden was a former Provost of the town and Convenor of Central Regional Council.  He was a huge influence in the town for many years.

Named in honour of a local farm owner.

Local street names themed on flowers.

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