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Larbert

Larbert is a town in the Falkirk council region of Scotland. The town is located in the Forth Valley over the River Carron which flows from the west. It lies around 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) from the shoreline of the Firth of Forth and 2.5 miles (4.0 km) 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 various public amenities with each other.

In middle ages times, the Larbert area was heavily forested, but this was cleared and gave rise to much of the agricultural land which encompasses the town. The progression of industry and specifically the arrival in the 1840s of the Scottish Central Railway, which goes through the village, provided a base for economic growth. From the late 18th century up until the middle of the 20th century, heavy industry, such as boiler making, casting and production 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 key in providing care, both regionally and across the country. Whilst the traditional financial base of Larbert disappeared with the downturn of heavy industry, it has recently experienced much growth as a commuter town. Numerous locals work in the nearby towns of Falkirk and Stirling, in addition to the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow. The 2011 Census shows that the population of Larbert has grown to 9143 from the 2001 Census record of 6425, and it continues to grow with massive housing development on the northern periphery of the town in addition to on brownfield sites. For all your home makeovers, make certain to identify trusted professionals in Larbert to make certain of quality.