Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Catrine
Catrine — village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 4.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Catrine is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,100 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5009°, -4.3367°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Catrine is a village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, which was formerly a centre of cotton manufacture. The village is located close to the settlements of Sorn and Mauchline, and had a population of around 2,020 in 2020.
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Background
History
Catrine lies at the edge one of the longest-lasting Gaelic-speaking areas in the Lowlands of Scotland. The original Gaelic name of the village appears to be based on the root 'ceit' meaning dark or gloomy place, perhaps referring to thick woods near the village. Catrine was constructed around one of the first cotton mills in Scotland in 1787 by Claud Alexander of Ballochmyle (who had made a not insignificant fortune as Commissary General in India) in partnership with David Dale. A plan of Catrine at that time shows the hamlet consisted of 11 buildings, including a smithy and corn mill.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5009, -4.3367
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 6LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Population
- 2,100
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010000 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Catrine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mill workers' cottages, Bridge Street, Catrine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catrine?
- Catrine is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 6LW).
- Is Catrine free to visit?
- Yes, Catrine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Catrine?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 6LW.