Location: Kilmarnock
Top Things to do in Kilmarnock
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Kilmarnock, Scotland
Kilmarnock (Scottish Gaelic: Cille Mheàrnaig, "Meàrnag's church") is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland with a population of 46,350, making it the 15th most populated place in Scotland and the second largest town in Ayrshire. The River Irvine runs through its eastern section, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'.
Restaurants in Kilmarnock
1. Ayrshire Athletics Arena
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
2. Laigh Kirk
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5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By hairdy - Preston, United Kingdom
The current church, the third on the site, was built in 1802. The first church was built in the 17th century and was replaced in 1750, then there was a terrible accident in 1801 when parts of the church collapsed on the larger than usual congregation. It is mentioned by Robert Burns in his poems, so thought that he visited. There are Covenanters graves in the churchyard, and the beautiful stained glass windows are worth admiring. In normal circumstances you can visit between 12 and 2 pm Mon, Wed, Fri. The wee statue of Johnnie Walker is just outside
3. Laigh Milton Viaduct
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. The Johnnie Walker Bond
5. Dean Castle and Country Park
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4.5 based on 497 reviews
Dean Castle Country Park is an excellent free day out for all the family. The Country Park boasts a 14th century castle and beautiful woodland walks. The Country Park has completed a project to upgrade its Rural Life Centre, play park and Visitor Centre. The Castle is now closed for restoration and works will begin in June 2018. From June 2018, you will be able to see the museum collections normally on display in Castle at the Dick Institute, Elmbank St, Kilmarnock. Join us for different holiday activities with the Ranger Service over Easter and summer.
Reviewed By andreanchris - Scotland, United Kingdom
Visited today for a stroll through the park, we feel it is very well kept and spotless. Visited the animal centre and loved it! Glorious sunny day and will revisit again, we don't visit enough and its so close to us too. Give it a try you won't be disappointed, enough space so didn't feel crowded, lots of dog walkers which was lovely to see, with the way the world is this was a little piece of normality.
6. William Wallace Monument
7. Kilmarnock War Memorial
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By june586 - Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Situated across from the Dick Institute, which now has a coffee shop - good if you want to show our history to the grandchildren
8. Rugby Park
9. Statue of Johnnie Walker
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. The Burns And Wilson Monument
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This is an unusual Burns monument in that it also honours John Wilson, a printer who was responsible for printing the Kilmarnock Edition of Burns first set of published poems. The monument has been sculptured with a classical theme. The monument has full sized bronze sculptures of both Burns and Wilson, dressed as gentlemen of the 18th century, but with pose and cloaks in the Greco-Roman style. To round off the classical them, the ensemble also has a bust of Apollo and Hermes next to the two men. I liked the allusion to the poet and the messenger.
