Kilmarnock Map

Kilmarnock map, view the East Ayrshire town of Kilmarnock, located in the county of East Ayrshire, Scotland.

Detailed Street Map of Kilmarnock East Ayrshire & Guide to the Area

Kilmarnock Map East Ayrshire: Interactive map of Kilmarnock, displaying the town situated in the county of East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Use controls (+/-) to display a detailed street map of Kilmarnock area and a Kilmarnock town centre map, showing Kilmarnock Railway Station and University Hospital.

Other facilities, some of which may also be visible on this Kilmarnock map are: The Dick Institute, Dean Castle Country Park, The Palace Theatre, Burns Mall Shopping Centre, Kilmarnock Railway Station, Tesco Extra, Asda Kilmarnock, Sainsbury's, Iceland Foods, Boots, Superdrug, WHSmith, The Braehead Bar, The Wheatsheaf Inn, The Gold Thistle, Souters Inn, Café Da Vinci, The Coffee Press, Greggs, Costa Coffee, The Longhouse, WG13, The Park Hotel, Dean Park Guest House, Premier Inn Kilmarnock, The Kilmarnock Arms, YMCA Kilmarnock, New Laigh Kirk, St Joseph's Academy, Grange Academy, James Hamilton Primary, East Ayrshire Council HQ, Ayrshire College Kilmarnock Campus, Crosshouse Hospital, Portland Medical Practice, Bonnyton Thistle FC, Little Rocks Softplay, Hobbycraft, Dunelm, Poundland, Bank of Scotland, Santander, Waterstones, The Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock Bus Station, Gallionfield Pharmacy, LIDL, B&M Bargains, Timpson, KFC, The Salvation Army Centre, Centrestage Community Hub.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Hurlford, Crookedholm, Galston, Newmilns, Darvel, Kilmaurs, Stewarton, Crosshouse, Knockentiber, Dundonald, Gatehead, Fenwick, Lugton, Moscow, Dunlop, Springside, Dreghorn, Riccarton, Shortlees, Onthank, Bellfield, Bonnyton, Caprington, Symington, Monkton, Tarbolton, Mauchline, Catrine, Sorn, Auchinleck, Cumnock, New Cumnock.

Kilmarnock sits in the heart of East Ayrshire, a solid Scottish town with plenty of character and a real sense of pride. Known affectionately as “Killie” by the locals, it's a mix of old industry, green spaces, and cultural heritage, all tied together with a strong community spirit. You'll find everything from historic buildings and public parks to a decent selection of shops and cafés, with enough going on to keep both residents and visitors happy.

The town's roots go way back, but things really took off in the 18th and 19th centuries when Kilmarnock became a hub for textile manufacturing, engineering and publishing. It's famously where the first edition of Robert Burns' poetry—Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect—was printed in 1786. Kilmarnock was also home to Johnnie Walker whisky, which started out in a small grocery shop here before becoming a global name. The town now has a population of just over 46,000 and, while it's no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, there's been a real push to modernise while still nodding to its past.

There's plenty to get stuck into around town. The Dick Institute is a cracking place to start—home to art galleries, museum exhibits and a library, all under one roof. Dean Castle Country Park is a gem too, with woodland walks, animal enclosures, a visitor centre and the historic castle itself, which has connections to the Boyd family and Robert the Bruce. The Palace Theatre hosts plays, concerts and community events, and for a bit of retail therapy, there's a good mix of high street names and independent spots in and around the town centre. Just outside Kilmarnock, you've got Dumfries House—a stunning 18th-century stately home managed by the Prince's Foundation, offering guided tours, gardens and family-friendly woodland walks.

East Ayrshire itself is full of little surprises. You've got places like Cumnock and New Cumnock, which carry their own mining heritage and now boast some lovely walking routes and scenic drives. Logan Botanic Garden's outpost near Cumnock is worth a look, and for those after a bit of fresh air, there's the River Ayr Way—one of Scotland's long-distance walking routes, winding through picturesque countryside and ancient woodland. The area blends town, village and moorland with that quiet, steady pace that feels a world away from city life.

Getting to Kilmarnock is pretty straightforward. By road, it's just off the A77, making it easy to reach from Glasgow in around 30–40 minutes. The town's railway station offers direct links to Glasgow Central, Ayr and even Dumfries, and the bus station sits right in the middle of town. If you're flying in, Glasgow Prestwick Airport is the closest, about 25 minutes away by car or train, and Glasgow International isn't much further. For getting around locally, most of the town is walkable, and there are regular buses connecting outlying neighbourhoods and nearby towns.

East Ayrshire as a county carries a strong sense of tradition. Historically built on coal, textiles and farming, it's a place that's steadily adapted to new industries while holding onto its identity. The countryside is full of gentle hills and winding rivers, while the towns and villages still show off their roots with old buildings and community halls. There's something quite down-to-earth about the area—friendly folk, no fuss, just a good honest slice of Scottish life.

We hope you found this Kilmarnock tourist map useful for your visit to the area.

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