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Barrhill ()〔(The Online Scots Dictionary )〕 is a village in South Ayrshire, Scotland with a population of approximately 400 in 2001.〔(Barrhill Community Online Library )〕 While the surrounding area is predominantly agricultural land, the main local employer is Barr Construction Ltd. Local amenities include a village store and a Public House, "The Trout Inn",〔(The Trout Inn )〕 formerly known as "The Commercial Hotel". On Main Street, in the centre of the village is Barrhill Bowling Club, affectionately known to locals as "The BBC". The Cross Water (a tributary of the River Stinchar - not to be confused with the Cross Water of Luce) flows through the village. Barrhill Primary School serves the local population, providing education for 5-11 year olds. In the 2006/7 academic year it had a roll of 34 pupils.〔(South Ayrshire School Rolls 2006/7 )〕 Black Clauchrie House is a mansion and former hunting lodge, located just outside Barrhill. The house's architecture and decoration are a notable example of the Edwardian Arts and Crafts Movement. Kildonan House〔(Kildonan House )〕 is an impressive mansion and former convent school, located slightly north of Barrhill. Originally constructed as the home of David Wallace, MP. ==Transport== Barrhill lies on the A714 road between Girvan and Newton Stewart. In addition, Barrhill railway station, on the Glasgow South Western Line is approximately ½ mile South West of the Village centre. This station featured in The Five Red Herrings, a 1931 Lord Peter Wimsey detective novel by Dorothy L Sayers. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Barrhill, South Ayrshire」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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