Available since Sept 2001, a book on the History of Gargunnock is available.  Below, is a description of the books contents from the author Ian McCallum:-

`A history of the Parish and Village of Gargunnock from the earliest times until 1920s'

The 135 page book builds a detailed picture of the lives and times of the Gargunnock parishioners and contains over 35 period pictures, maps, sketches and genealogical appendices. Written by a professional  genealogist with those researching their ancestors very much in mind, it includes the 1881 National Census, listing everyone at home in Gargunnock Parish on the night of the census, detailing their names, ages, relationships, addresses, occupations and where they were born. An appendix lists the original and early property owners in the 18th century village, with a map showing the location and extent of their  properties. Also included are the period descriptions of all the properties which appear on the 1860 Ordnance Survey map of the parish. A Gargunnock Parish Voters Roll from 1832 which lists over 40  names plus their addresses. The Gargunnock Farmers Club members from 1794-1917, showing the year they joined and their addresses. The club included members from the surrounding parishes.

Also contained as appendices are short biographical sketches on the Great War dead of the parish and  a list of Church of Scotland Parish Ministers between 1615 and 1927. A useful Scots Glossary containing many of the old Scots words and terms which family researchers will inevitably come across while researching their Scots ancestors and also conversion charts for weights, measures and distances.

The book is a gold mine of both historical and genealogical information, containing many period  pictures, maps, and sketches highlighting the text. It is a "must have" for anyone interested in researching and understanding the times and living conditions of their Gargunnock ancestors or Gargunnock local history in general.

The book is not widely available however some copies may be available locally.