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Hurlford, (Scottish Gaelic) Atha Cliath

by Ellen Munro 17 March

Hurlford is often referred to as a football nursery turning out some notable players including.

  • Sandy Turnbull - Manchester City and Manchester United footballer
  • Jack Picken - Manchester United, Bolton Wanderers and Plymouth Argyle footballer
  • Ian Bryson - Sheffield United F.C., Barnsley F.C., Preston North End F.C, and Rochdale A.F.C. footballer
  • William Goldie - Leicester City footballer
  • David Calderhead - Queen of the South and Notts County footballer and Chelsea F.C. manager

    • The town developed rapidly in the 19th 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. Today, industries found in Hurlford include brakepad manufacturing by Eurofriction Limited and until recently worldwide whiskey production in the form of Diageo.

    Hurlford Primary School, formerly Hurlford Grammar and Secondary School is the non-denominational primary school for the area and also houses Hurlford Nursery School. The building itself dates back to 1885.

    Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Rothesay, visited and congratulated the staff and children on 20 June 2005 on their achievements transforming school meals, which was followed by the school winning the Soil Association's School Food Award at the BBC's Good Food Show, presented by Jamie Oliver.

    Thanks to Wikipedia for this information that I believe is correct. - Ellen Munro


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