Hurlford
Hurlford (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Àtha Cliath) is a village in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It has a population of 4,968. Hurlford's former names include Whirlford and Hurdleford. The village was named Whirlford as a result of a ford crossing the River Irvine east of Hurlford Cross, near Shawhill. It shares its name in Gaelic, Baile Àtha Cliath ("The Ford of the Hurdles") with the Irish capital Dublin. The census locality is called Hurlford and Crookedholm.
Hurlford
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Hurlford Cross. The propeller was placed on site by Hurlford & Crookedholm Community Council September 1984 to commemorate aspects of working life of communities between mid 19th–20th centuries. | |
Hurlford Location within East Ayrshire | |
| Population | 4,400 (mid-2020 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NS456366 |
| • Edinburgh | 75 mi (121 km) |
| • London | 404 mi (650 km) |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | KILMARNOCK |
| Postcode district | KA1, KA3 |
| Dialling code | 01560 01563 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
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The village's Blair Park is home to Hurlford United F.C. and many notable footballers have been trained there.
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