Stenhousemuir

Stenhousemuir is a village in the Scottish unitary authority Falkirk. Torwood is connected via the A9 directly to the trunk road network. It belongs to the agglomeration around Falkirk and lies about four kilometers northwest of the center of Falkirk and eleven kilometers south-east of Stirling. The western and the eastern Larbert located close Carron seamlessly from Stenhousemuir. The Stenhouse and Carron Parish Church there is a monument of the highest category A in the Scottish city.

History

Due to the geographical proximity to the Antonine the site of the present Stenhousemuirs has been inhabited at least since the time of the Roman occupation of Britain. There was a O'On designated as Arthur's Roman temple, which was destroyed in 1743, as the stones were needed to build a new dam at Carron. At this time, the lands of Stenhouse were in possession of the Clan Bruce. The town developed at this time to a mansion of the clan, which was demolished in the 1960s.

In the 18th century in the course of industrialization Stenhousemuir grew rapidly. 1759 settled with the Carron Ironworks an iron works at. In addition, significant livestock markets were held in the city until the 19th century. A golf course now occupies this space. 2008 public money amounting to £ 15 million for the redevelopment of the city center with public spaces, a library and sports facilities were provided. In 2001, 10,351 people lived in Torwood.

Traffic

North of Stenhousemuir run the M9 and M876 motorways which connect the city to the highway network. Due to the northern parts Stenhousemuirs the A88 runs. Stenhousemuir itself has no connection to the railway network. The nearest railway station is located in the neighboring Larbert. The Edinburgh International Airport is approximately 30 km away.