Hurlford is a village in East Ayrshire, Scotland, situated on the outskirts of Kilmarnock. It has a population of 4,968. Hurlford's former names include Whirlford and Hurdleford. The village was named
Hurlford Cross. The propeller was placed on site by Hurlford & Crookedholm Community Council in September 1984 to commemorate aspects of working life of communities between mid 19th–20th centuries.