03 Jan
Kitchen | Fitting
Larbert - FK5
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Larbert
Larbert is a small town in the Falkirk council area of Scotland. The town lies in the Forth Valley over the River Carron which flows from the west. It is situated approximately 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from the coastline of the Firth of Forth and 2.5 miles (4.0 kilometres) northwest of Falkirk, the main town in the area. The village of Stenhousemuir lies directly east of Larbert, with both settlements being adjoining and sharing some public facilities with one another.
In middle ages times, the Larbert region was densely forested, however this was cleared and triggered much of the farming land which surrounds the town. The growth of industry and particularly the arrival in the 1840s of the Scottish Central Railway, which passes through the village, gave a base for economic development. From the late 18th century up until the middle of the 20th century, heavy industry, such as boiler making, casting and manufacturing underpinned the economy of Larbert. The Victorian era also saw the opening of the Stirling District Lunatic Asylum at Bellsdyke and Scottish National Institution for Children on the Stenhouse Estate. This made Larbert crucial in providing care, both locally and nationally. Though the traditional economic base of Larbert disappeared with the drop-off of heavy industry, it has recently experienced much growth as a commuter town. A lot of residents operate in the nearby towns of Falkirk and Stirling, along with the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The 2011 Census shows that the population of Larbert has actually grown to 9143 from the 2001 Census record of 6425, and it continues to increase with large-scale housing development on the northern periphery of the town along with on brownfield sites. For all your home enhancements, make certain to find dependable experts in Larbert to make certain of quality.
