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| − | | official_name= Saltcoats | + | | name= Saltcoats |
| − | | gaelic_name= Baile an t-Salainn. | + | | gaelic = Baile an t-Salainn. |
| − | | scots_name= Salkits
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| | | country= Scotland | | | country= Scotland |
| − | | map_type= Scotland | + | | county = North Ayrshire |
| − | | population = 11,260
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| − | | population_ref = <ref>{{cite web|publisher=Scotland's Census Results Online|title =Comparative Population Profile: Saltcoats Locality | url=http://www.scrol.gov.uk/scrol/browser/profile.jsp?profile=Population&mainArea=saltcoats&mainLevel=Locality | date = 2001-04-29|accessdate =2008-08-31 }}</ref> ([[United Kingdom Census 2001|2001 census]])<br>
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| − | est. 11,730<ref>http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/statistics/publications-and-data</ref> (2006)
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| − | | os_grid_reference= NS245415
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| − | | edinburgh_distance= 77.6 mi
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| − | | london_distance= 430.8 mi
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| − | | latitude= 55.6352
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| − | | longitude= -04.7896
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| − | | post_town= SALTCOATS
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| − | | postcode_area= KA
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| − | | postcode_district= KA21
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| − | | dial_code= 01294
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| − | | constituency_westminster= [[North Ayrshire and Arran (UK Parliament constituency)|North Ayrshire and Arran]]
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| − | | unitary_scotland= [[North Ayrshire]]
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| − | | lieutenancy_scotland= [[Ayrshire and Arran]]
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| − | | constituency_scottish_parliament= [[Cunninghame North (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Cunninghame North]]
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| − | :''For other places with the same name see [[Saltcoats (disambiguation)]].''
| + | {{DabPlace|Town|North Ayrshire|}} |
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| − | '''Saltcoats''' ({{lang-gd|Baile an t-Salainn}}) is a small town on the west coast of [[North Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. The name is derived from the town's earliest industry when salt was harvested from the sea water, carried out in small cottages along the shore. It is part of the "Greater Ardrossan" or "Three Towns" [[conurbation]] along with [[Ardrossan]] and [[Stevenston]]. | + | '''Saltcoats''' is a small town on the west coast of [[North Ayrshire]], [[Scotland]]. The name is derived from the town's earliest industry when salt was harvested from the sea water, carried out in small cottages along the shore. It is part of the "Greater Ardrossan" or "Three Towns" conurbation along with [[Ardrossan]] and [[Stevenston]]. |
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| | ==Transport== | | ==Transport== |
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| − | The harbour was designed by [[James Jardine]] in 1811.<ref>http://www.scottish-places.info/people/famousfirst2497.html</ref> | + | The harbour was designed by James Jardine in 1811. |
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| − | Saltcoats is served by regular bus and train services. Primary bus services are provided by [[Stagecoach West Scotland]], while rail services are operated by [[Strathclyde Partnership for Transport|SPT]]. | + | Saltcoats is served by regular bus and train services. Primary bus services are provided by Stagecoach West Scotland, while rail services are operated by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport. |
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| − | Although Saltcoats currently only has a [[Saltcoats railway station|single railway station]], the town was once served by a [[Saltcoats North railway station|second railway station]] to the north of the town, originally as part of the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]]. This station closed to regular services on 4 July 1932,<ref>Stansfield, page 7</ref> and there is no trace of the station today bar a nearby bridge. | + | Although Saltcoats currently only has a Saltcoats railway station, the town was once served by a Saltcoats North railway station to the north of the town, originally as part of the [[Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway]]. This station closed to regular services on 4 July 1932, and there is no trace of the station today bar a nearby bridge. |
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| | == Government and politics == | | == Government and politics == |
| − | Saltcoats is in the [[Ayrshire North and Arran (UK Parliament constituency)|Ayrshire North & Arran]] constituency in the [[British House of Commons|House of Commons]] and [[Cunninghame North (Scottish Parliament constituency)|Cunninghame North]] [[constituency]] in the [[Scottish Parliament]]. The [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|Westminster]] seat is held by the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]], and the [[Scottish Parliament|Holyrood]] seat was gained by the [[Scottish National Party]] from Labour in the May 2007 election by a mere 48 votes. | + | Saltcoats is in the Ayrshire North and Arran constituency in the British House of Commons and Cunninghame North in the Scottish Parliament. The Parliament of the United Kingdom seat is held by the Labour Party, and the Scottish Parliament seat was gained by the Scottish National Party from Labour in the May 2007 election by a mere 48 votes. |
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| − | Historically, Ardrossan has been part of the UK parliament constituencies [[North Ayrshire (UK Parliament constituency)|North Ayrshire]] (1868–1918), [[Bute and Northern Ayrshire (UK Parliament constituency)|Bute and Northern Ayrshire]] (1918–1983) and [[Cunninghame North (UK Parliament constituency)|Cunninghame North]] (1983–2005). These constituencies traditionally returned [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] or [[Unionist Party (Scotland)|Unionist]] MP's until 1987, when the constituency was won by the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] Party.
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| | ==Notable residents== | | ==Notable residents== |
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| − | * [[Alexander Allan (ship-owner)|Alexander Allan]], founder of the [[Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers]] | + | * Alexander Allan, founder of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers |
| − | * [[Andrew Allan (shipowner)|Andrew Allan]] of the [[Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers]] | + | * Andrew Allan of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers |
| − | * [[Sir Hugh Allan]], of the [[Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers]] | + | * Sir Hugh Allan, of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers |
| − | * [[Kenneth Campbell (soldier)|Kenneth Campbell]], recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]] | + | * Kenneth Campbell, recipient of the Victoria Cross |
| − | * [[Steve Clarke]], professional [[association football|footballer]] | + | * Steve Clarke, professional footballer |
| − | * [[Janice Galloway]], author | + | * Janice Galloway, author |
| − | * [[Colin Hay]], musician, singer-songwriter<ref>{{cite web|publisher=Milwaukee Public Radio Interview|title =The Story Behind Colin Hay's "Maggie" | url=http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=180748370130 | date =2009-04-29|accessdate =2012-08-01 }}</ref> | + | * Colin Hay, musician, singer-songwriter |
| − | * [[Bobby Lennox]], professional [[association football|footballer]] | + | * Bobby Lennox, professional footballer |
| − | * [[Hugh McMahon (footballer)|Hugh McMahon]], professional [[association football|footballer]] | + | * Hugh McMahon, professional footballer |
| − | * [[Graeme Obree]], cyclist | + | * Graeme Obree, cyclist |
| − | *[[George Munro (playwright)|George Munro]], playwright<ref>http://www.doollee.com/PlaywrightsM/munro-george.html</ref> | + | * George Munro, playwright |
| − | * [[Hugh Munro]], author<ref>http://bearalley.blogspot.ca/2010/10/hugh-munro.html</ref> | + | * Hugh Munro, author |
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| − | ==External links==
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| − | {{Commons category|Saltcoats}}
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| − | {{Wikivoyage}}
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| − | *[http://www.the3towns.com the3towns.com]
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| − | *[http://www.threetowners.com Threetowners]
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| − | *[http://www.saltcoatscommunityaction.org SaltcoatsCommunityAction]
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| − | *[http://www.irvinebay.co.uk Irvine Bay]
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| − | * http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/S3/committees/stanproc/reports-08/stprr08-03.htm
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| − | [[Category:Seaside resorts in Scotland]] | + | [[Category:North Ayrshire]] |
| − | [[Category:Towns in North Ayrshire]] | + | [[Category:Towns]] |
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This article is about a Town in North Ayrshire
Saltcoats is a small town on the west coast of North Ayrshire, Scotland. The name is derived from the town's earliest industry when salt was harvested from the sea water, carried out in small cottages along the shore. It is part of the "Greater Ardrossan" or "Three Towns" conurbation along with Ardrossan and Stevenston.
Transport
The harbour was designed by James Jardine in 1811.
Saltcoats is served by regular bus and train services. Primary bus services are provided by Stagecoach West Scotland, while rail services are operated by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport.
Although Saltcoats currently only has a Saltcoats railway station, the town was once served by a Saltcoats North railway station to the north of the town, originally as part of the Lanarkshire and Ayrshire Railway. This station closed to regular services on 4 July 1932, and there is no trace of the station today bar a nearby bridge.
Government and politics
Saltcoats is in the Ayrshire North and Arran constituency in the British House of Commons and Cunninghame North in the Scottish Parliament. The Parliament of the United Kingdom seat is held by the Labour Party, and the Scottish Parliament seat was gained by the Scottish National Party from Labour in the May 2007 election by a mere 48 votes.
Notable residents
- Alexander Allan, founder of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
- Andrew Allan of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
- Sir Hugh Allan, of the Allan Line Royal Mail Steamers
- Kenneth Campbell, recipient of the Victoria Cross
- Steve Clarke, professional footballer
- Janice Galloway, author
- Colin Hay, musician, singer-songwriter
- Bobby Lennox, professional footballer
- Hugh McMahon, professional footballer
- Graeme Obree, cyclist
- George Munro, playwright
- Hugh Munro, author
