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'''Annbank''' is a village in [[South Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. It is around five miles east of [[Ayr]]. Originally a mining settlement, it once had a rail link to Ayr via the [[Auchincruive Waggonway]]. |
'''Annbank''' is a village in [[South Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. It is around five miles east of [[Ayr]]. Originally a mining settlement, it once had a rail link to Ayr via the [[Auchincruive Waggonway]]. |
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The village has a village hall, bakery, shop, bowling green, [[Scottish Junior Football Association|junior]] [[association football|football]] club ([[Annbank United F.C.|Annbank United]]) and a [[public house|pub]]. The pub is known as "Tap o'the Brae" which in May 2014 won Ayrshire pub of the year. |
The village has a village hall, bakery, shop, bowling green, [[Scottish Junior Football Association|junior]] [[association football|football]] club ([[Annbank United F.C.|Annbank United]]) and a [[public house|pub]]. The pub is known as "Tap o'the Brae" which in May 2014 won Ayrshire pub of the year. You will often find slasher Carmichael and his lurcher enjoying a Pernod and fresh orange. Another regular is local hero Fluff spencer, it can get quite heated when there’s a bawnd oan. |
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[[Weston Bridge Halt railway station]] was located at the bridge of that name near Annbank and stood close to Ayr Colliery No.9. It was used by miners travelling to their respective collieries. |
[[Weston Bridge Halt railway station]] was located at the bridge of that name near Annbank and stood close to Ayr Colliery No.9. It was used by miners travelling to their respective collieries. |
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| Annbank | |
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  Annbank Location within South Ayrshire | |
| Population | 854 |
| OS grid reference | NS4023 |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Ayr |
| Postcode district | KA6 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Annbank is a village in South Ayrshire, Scotland. It is around five miles east of Ayr. Originally a mining settlement, it once had a rail link to Ayr via the Auchincruive Waggonway.
The village has a village hall, bakery, shop, bowling green, junior football club (Annbank United) and a pub. The pub is known as "Tap o'the Brae" which in May 2014 won Ayrshire pub of the year. You will often find slasher Carmichael and his lurcher enjoying a Pernod and fresh orange. Another regular is local hero Fluff spencer, it can get quite heated when there’s a bawnd oan.
Weston Bridge Halt railway station was located at the bridge of that name near Annbank and stood close to Ayr Colliery No.9. It was used by miners travelling to their respective collieries.
Annbank House once overlooked the River Ayr and Gadgirth Holm however it was demolished after use as a hotel.
Gadgirth Old Ha' stood on the River Ayr close to Privick Mill and the old Gadgirth House.
The Castle and Barony of Gadgirth was once located beside the River Ayr to the east of Annbank.
Notable people
- James Brown, Member of Parliament 1918-1939
- Sam Donnelly, professional footballer
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