According to the 2001 Census, the population stands at 6,870 residents.[2] However, the Bonnybridge settlement area, which includes Banknock, Denny, Dunipace and Haggs has a total population of around 24,370.
History
Bonnybridge from the air with the canal and rail lines visible
Bonnybridge developed greatly during the Industrial Revolution in the nineteenth century. Significant industries that were established include paper milling, sawmilling, chemical manufacturing, refractory brick manufacture and whiskydistilling. Particularly important for Bonnybridge was the establishment of several ironfoundries including the famous Smith and Wellstood Foundry, which was important in introducing the American metal heating stoves to Europe under the 'Esse stoves' brand.[citation needed] The output from these foundries was transported via the Forth & Clyde Canal to local markets, and also to Glasgow for export. Bonnybridge was also particularly well served by rail, with the Glasgow to Edinburgh, Kilsyth and Bonnybridge and the Carlisle to Perth lines both nearby. With the canal and rail links Bonnybridge became a centre for industrial production.
Bonnybridge town centreAn aerial view of Bonnybridge Golf Club
The first part of the National Grid was installed at Bonnyfield on 14 July 1928. It had covered the country by 1938.
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Education
The town has three primary schools: Bonnybridge Primary School, Antonine Primary School and St. Joseph's R.C. Primary School. The former two are catchment primaries for Denny High School and the latter is within the catchment area of St. Mungo's High School.
Notable people
Ruth Connell, theatre, television and film actress and producer
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