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HomeAround and About the AreaIndustry

Industry

Here, listed alpabetically, are articles about some of the industries in Falkirk’s rich past.

Aitken’s Brewery

Carron Company

Dobbie, Forbes and Company

Early accounts of cannon at Carron

The Falkirk Cannon

Jones and Campbell – Larbert Ironfounders

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