Living OUR AREA Hurlford

Hurlford stands two miles east of Kilmarnock and as the name suggests it stands at what was originally a ford.

The town developed rapidly in the 19^th century, following the discovery of coal. Fireclay and ironstone were also worked extensively until production ceased in the 1970’s. A poignant reminder of the heyday of the iron and steel industry of Hurlford is the ship’s propeller erected at the Cross in the lately redeveloped town centre. It has a population of 4138.