Kilmarnock
Town in East Ayrshire that is ancient and grew in the Industrial revolution. Now the town is attentpting to create a regenerated post-industrial future.
Kilmarnock is the 2nd largest town in Ayrshire after Ayr itself and sits on the main road south from Glasgow. The town was relatively modest until the Industrial Revolution at which point is became famous for its textiles and shoes. The Titanic's carpets were from Killie. It was also the home to Johnnie Walker Whiskies until the factory closed in 2011.
Today, the town remains poised between that industrial past and a new future which is not truly mapped out.
The first Robert Burns book was published in Kilmarnock and is now rare and very valuable.
Tourists as a whole tend to bypass Kilmarnock as they travel to the Ayrshire Coast or down to Dumfries.
Region
AyrshireActivities
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Archery and 10 Clay Shot in Ayrshire with Lunch
Enjoy a 10 clays shooting, archery and a tasty meal in Ayrshire. Really easy to book today.
Castles Nearby
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Dean Castle
Well preserved stronghold of the Boyd Family who were given these lands by the Bruce. The castle contains a 14thC keep and latrer 15thC palace block as well as later 17thC additions. The surrounding country park is open daily as well and makes day out with kids. The musical instrument collection is outstanding.