- Grangemouth was founded by Sir Lawrence Dundas in 1768 due to the construction of the Forth and Clyde Canal.
- Grangemouth has a resident population of approximately 18,000
- Grangemouth Port is one of the main ports in the UK with the largest container terminal in Scotland, with 9 million tonnes of cargo handled through the dock facilities each year.
- The town is twinned with La Porte, Indiana.
