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Kilmarnock (/kɪlˈmɑːrnək/, Scots: Kilmaurnock; Scottish Gaelic: Cill Mheàrnaig, "Marnock's church") is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland and is the administrative centre of East Ayrshire Council.[5] With a population of 46,770, Kilmarnock is the 15th most populated place in Scotland and the largest town in Ayrshire.[6]
The River Irvine runs through the eastern section of Kilmarnock, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'. The first collection of work by Scottish poet Robert Burns, Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect, was published in Kilmarnock in 1786 by John Wilson, printer and bookseller and became known as the Kilmarnock Edition. The internationally distributed whisky brand Johnnie Walker originated in the town in the 19th century and until 2012 was still bottled, packaged and distilled in the town at the Johnnie Walker Hill Street plant. Protest and backing from the Scottish Government took place in 2009, after Diageo, the owner of Johnnie Walker announced plans to close the bottling plant in the town after 189 years.[7][8][9][10][11]
Kilmarnock is home to Kilmarnock Academy, one of a small number of schools in the UK, and the only school in Scotland,[12] to have educated several Nobel Prize Laureates – Alexander Fleming, discoverer of Penicillin, and John Boyd Orr, 1st Baron Boyd-Orr, for his scientific research into nutrition and his work as the first Director-General of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Largs is a traditional holiday resort on the west coast of Scotland.
Seaside destination
Located on the Firth of Clyde, Largs is a charming Scottish seaside resort, complete with Victorian promenade and a choice of ice cream parlours and shops.
Close to Largs lies the Isle of Cumbrae, just a mile offshore. There is a regular ferry service to the island and the famous Waverley Paddle Steamer makes regular trips from Largs during the summer months.
To south of the town, a stroll along the pebbly shoreline offers fine coastal views, leading past the striking Pencil Monument. Largs is a popular spot for those travelling by sailing boat - the Largs Yacht Haven is the largest marina in Scotland and boasts excellent facilities.
Viking heritage
The town is famed for a battle in 1263 when the Vikings, attempting to land from a fleet of longboats, were repulsed by the army of Alexander III. This Viking heritage is celebrated at Vikingar!, a multi-media Viking-themed attraction and at the annual Largs Viking Festival, with battle re-enactments and living history displays. The festival culminates in a grand Viking galley burning and firework display.
Family fun
A couple of miles from the town centre lies Kelburn Castle & Country Park. This 13th century castle might take you by surprise – the outer walls have been painted in bright and bold eye-catching designs by Brazilian graffiti artists. You can wander through the woodland glen, a tranquil place of natural beauty, perfect for an invigorating countryside walk.
Largs offers a great range of leisure activities, with two golf courses, putting, bowls, play parks and a swimming pool.
Helpful info
The town has a railway station with connections to Glasgow, several restaurants and places to eat out including an art deco ice cream parlour.
Irvine is an industrial town in North Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland.
Located 26 miles south of Glasgow, Irvine was made a Royal Burgh in 1372 by Robert II, and is now a busy town with important historical and maritime connections. Its harbour became a major west coast seaport.
Nautical history
It now houses the main site of the Scottish Maritime Museum, located in a former shipyard building. Adults and kids alike will be fascinated by the hands-on exhibits – there’s model boat building and testing and you can have a go at sending Morse code. Explore the replica of a shipbuilder’s tenement flat and then hop on board the MV Kyles, a steam engine cargo coaster!
Green space
Get a breath of fresh air at the beautiful Eglintgon Country Park, which boasts miles upon miles of paths and bridleways, perfect for pleasant walks, horse rides or cycles. For kids, there is a great play area which is also wheelchair-friendly. The ranger service also offers a fantastic programme of wildlife and nature themed events across the year.
Burns’ Country
The town enjoys a vibrant community spirit, with an active Burns Club (the oldest in Scotland), Trade Guilds and community council. Robert Burns also worked in Irvine between 1781- 1782 in a 'heckling shed' to learn the process of heckling, a way of turning flax into linen.
Golfing gems
Irvine has a number of quality links golf courses, perfect for a couple of invigorating rounds. Book tee times at the likes of Dundonald Links, Gailes, Western Gailes and Irvine Bogside.
Helpful info
Irvine makes a good base for exploring the Ayrshire coast. Several supermarkets and shopping outlets can be found within the town, and the Rivergate Shopping Centre offers a mix of both independent and major retail stores.
Looking to explore further? Have a look at this video highlighting some unforgettable experiences and sights in Ayrshire & Arran.
Stewarton lies at a crossing point of the Annick Water six miles north of Kilmarnock and within commuting distance of Glasgow and Irvine. This part of North Ayrshire is attractively rural in nature and Stewarton has served as a waypoint servicing through routes, as well as a town of some significance.
Stewarton is known as the Bonnet Toun and as early as the 1400s it was engaged in the production of this traditional Scottish headwear. The association with bonnet making was resurrected in 1932 when the long defunct Stewarton Bonnet Guild, first established in 1590, was re-established. Its main role these days is to organise the Festival Week that takes place in June each year. By 1850 the textile industry in Stewarton employed some 2500 people and power knitting machines were displacing hand looms at an increasing rate. The establishment of a gas works in 1832 had enabled working hours to extend beyond the availability of daylight for the first time and what had been a craft industry was becoming increasingly industrialised.
By this time Stewarton's most famous son had made his mark on the world. David Dale was born here in 1739 and went on work as a weaver in Paisley. He was later the driving force behind the establishment of the remarkable mill complex at New Lanark, now a World Heritage Site.
As Stewarton grew it was unusual amongst industrial Scottish towns in one respect: there were no inns. As late as 1929 the population voted to keep the town dry. Some time since Stewarton has fallen in line with the rest of Scotland in this respect.
Today's Stewarton serves more as a dormitory for Glasgow, Kilmarnock and Irvine than as a major centre in its own right. Nonetheless elements of its earlier industrial heritage still remain and the town continues to convey a sense of the bustle of times gone by.
Hamilton is a historic town at the head of the Clyde Valley in the heart of Lanarkshire.
The town was once the fiefdom of the Dukes of Hamilton and the family constructed many landmarks in the town. Hamilton Mausoleum lies on the grounds of the now-demolished Hamilton Palace and is the resting place of the Hamilton family. The mausoleum is renowned for having the longest-lasting echo of any building in the world.
Low Parks Museum is the oldest surviving building in Hamilton and is now a five-star visitor attraction detailing the history of South Lanarkshire. Two miles from the town centre lies Chatelherault Country Park, home to the ruins of Cadzow Castle.
Another notable building is the Hamilton Old Parish Church, which is the only church to have been designed by noted Scottish architect William Adam. David Livingstone lived in Hamilton for eleven years and his former home bears a commemorative plaque.
Strathclyde Country Park lies between Hamilton and nearby Motherwell. The park includes the remains of a Roman fort and bath house, and is home to M&Ds, one of Scotland's theme parks. The triathlon event of the 2014 Commonwealth Games was hosted in Strathclyde Park. Hamilton Park Racecourse is one of the country’s premier horse-racing venues, while Hamilton Palace Sports Ground has football and tennis facilities.
The town boasts three shopping centres as well as a large variety of independent shops and a wide range of eateries. The town has three railways stations whose destinations include Motherwell, Glasgow and Lanark. Hamilton bus station has services to the surrounding area as well as further away destinations including Edinburgh and some parts of England. The town also has a variety of cycling paths.
