Kilwinning
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.653, -4.706 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 29 43 |
| Population: | 16,420 |
| Dialling code: | 01294 (Ardrossan) |
Kilwinning is a small town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, sitting on the banks of the River Garnock. Its centre is dominated by the atmospheric ruins of Kilwinning Abbey, a medieval foundation that shaped the town’s early history and gives the place a strong sense of identity.
Historically the town grew with coal, iron and engineering industries, and today it functions largely as a residential and commuter community with good links to nearby Irvine and Glasgow. Local life still revolves around heritage and green space - notably Eglinton Country Park and the remains of Eglinton Castle - and Kilwinning is also well known for its long-standing masonic traditions.
Postcode districts covering Kilwinning
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 22.8 miles
- Paisley 17.3 miles
- East Kilbride 21.4 miles
- Kilmarnock 8.5 miles
- Ayr 14.1 miles
- Greenock 20.4 miles
- Irvine 3.7 miles
- Rutherglen 22.5 miles
- Cambuslang 24.2 miles
- Bearsden 23.4 miles
- Clydebank 21 miles
- Newton Mearns 17.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Stevenston Place 2.1 miles
- Saltcoats and Stevenston Ward 2.2 miles
- Irvine West Ward 2.4 miles
- Saltcoats Place 3.1 miles
- Irvine Place 3.7 miles
- Dalry Place 3.9 miles
- Ardrossan Place 4 miles
- Dreghorn Place 4.5 miles
- Irvine South Ward 4.7 miles
- Irvine East Ward 4.8 miles
- Springside Place 5.1 miles
- Garnock Valley Ward 5.7 miles
Example postcodes in Kilwinning
KA13 7HQ, KA13 6LB, KA13 6RY, KA13 7GY, KA13 6QW, KA13 6JR, KA13 7NG, KA13 7NH, KA13 6BJ … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 11 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 18.5 miles
- Kilwinning Railway Station 0.2 miles
- Stevenston Railway Station 2.2 miles
Hotels near Kilwinning Ad
- Dundonald Links 5.2 miles
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 3.7 miles
- The Salt Lodge 4 7.6 miles
- The Waterside Hotel 4 6.2 miles
- Old Loans Inn 4 7.7 miles
- Seamill House Hotel 6.5 miles
- The Gailes Hotel and Spa 4 4.6 miles
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 6.5 miles
- Piersland House 4 8.6 miles
- The Park Hotel 4 8.4 miles
Schools in Kilwinning
- Abbey Primary School Primary
- Blacklands Primary School Primary
- Corsehill Primary School Primary
- Kilwinning Academy Secondary
- Pennyburn Primary School Primary
- St Luke's Primary School Primary
- St Winning's Primary School Primary
- Whitehirst Park Primary Primary
Local points of interest
- Eglinton Castle Estate 1.6 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 2.2 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 5 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 8 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 8.2 miles
- Rugby Park Stadium 8.4 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 8.7 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 9 miles
- Kelburn Estate 9.6 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 9.7 miles
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 10.3 miles
- Somerset Park Stadium 13.1 miles