Place in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.601, -4.458 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 45 36 |
| Dialling code: | 01563 (Kilmarnock) |
Hurlford and neighbouring Crookedholm sit in East Ayrshire, Scotland, just a few miles east of Kilmarnock and within easy commuting distance of Glasgow. The villages lie close to the meandering River Irvine and the rolling Ayrshire countryside, giving a mix of suburban streets and open farmland with popular local walking routes and views across the valley.
Both places grew in the 19th century around coal, iron and textile industries, and although those trades have largely gone, traces remain in the built environment and local memory. Today they are small, community-minded settlements with local clubs, churches and shops, serving commuters and families while retaining a strong sense of local identity and industrial heritage.
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