Sightseeing in Kilmarnock - what to see. Complete travel guide

Kilmarnock is ready to please fans of outdoor activities with several magnificent parks located within the city and outside it. In the heart of the city is Kay Park - a favorite leisure spot …
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1. Kilmarnock has a lot of pubs and bars where you can not only enjoy your favorite drinks but also have a good meal. It is not customary to leave tips here, unlike ordinary restaurants, …
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The Scottish town of Kilmarnock, or Killy (as locals call it affectionately), is a good place for a family holiday. Leisure here is represented mainly by golf and walking in the park, while …
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Kilmarnock and surroundings
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Survived castles around Kilmarnock
♥ Castle 'Rowallan Castle' Strathclyde, 3.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dean Castle' Strathclyde, 3.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'StaneCastle' , 7.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Dundonald Castle' Strathclyde, 7.5 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Montgreenan Castle' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Castle 'Rowallan Castle' Strathclyde, 3.4 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Dean Castle' Strathclyde, 3.6 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'StaneCastle' , 7.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Dundonald Castle' Strathclyde, 7.5 km from the center. On the map


♥ Castle 'Montgreenan Castle' , 7.9 km from the center. On the map


Art galleries in Kilmarnock and around
♥ Art museum 'Burrell Collection' Glasgow, 26.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum' Glasgow, 30.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Hunterian Art Gallery' Glasgow, 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Gallery of Modern Art' Glasgow, 30.7 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Art museum 'Burrell Collection' Glasgow, 26.1 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum' Glasgow, 30.3 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Hunterian Art Gallery' Glasgow, 30.7 km from the center. On the map


♥ Art museum 'Gallery of Modern Art' Glasgow, 30.7 km from the center. On the map


Sights around Kilmarnock from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Stirling Castle
From the series “The Greatest Castles of Scotland”
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Distance from Kilmarnock center - 65.6 km.
Stirling Castle has a famous ghost – the Green lady. It is said that it is a ghost of the servants who once saved Mary Stuart from the fire. The woman died from the burns, and on that day, she was wearing a green dress. The castellans say that when green lady appears, something bad happens in the castle. Several fires have already happened after somebody saw the ghost. …
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Falkirk Wheel
From the series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”
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Distance from Kilmarnock center - 59.4 km.
Falkirk Wheel looks very impressive. During operation, quiet and slow movements of the rotating 'elevator' look simply magical. The ship lift was opened in 2002. The Queen Elisabeth II participated in the solemn opening ceremony. Just a year later the unusual building was awarded with a number of prizes. The lift design was declared one of the best design projects in 2002. The full workflow of the elevator takes about 4 minutes. On the coasts of the canals grow the beautiful meadows, which in the summer are covered with the lush green grass and are the favorite tourist destination of tourists. …
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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24.09.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.

24.09.2023
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