River Carron

Catchment Description

The River Carron rising in the Campsie Fells and flows through the towns of Denny, Dunipace, Falkirk and Larbert. The River Carron has many tributaries but it’s most prominent tributary is the Bonny Water.

Historic influences

The Carron has given its name to several locations in Stirlingshire, as well as a type of cannon, a line of bathtubs, two warships, and an island in the Southern Hemisphere.

Did you know ?

The river is referred to in the Scots song “Lads O’ the Fair“:

For ye can see them a’, the lads o’ the fair
Lads frae the Forth an’ the Carron Water
Workin’ lads an’ lads wi’ gear
Lads that’ll sell ye the provost’s dochter
Sogers back frae the German Wars
Peddlers up frae the Border

Brian McNeill