Kilmarnock South
Ward in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.586, -4.504 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 42 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01563 (Kilmarnock) |
Kilmarnock South sits in the southern part of the large town of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland, and is largely residential with a mix of traditional council estates, newer housing and local green spaces. The ward contains community halls, schools and parks that act as local hubs and serves as a catchment for neighbourhood retail and services rather than large industrial employers.
The area reflects the broader history of Kilmarnock - past links to coal, engineering and commerce that helped grow the town - while today many residents commute to nearby centres such as Glasgow. There are active regeneration efforts and strong community groups and sports clubs, with local pride and social projects addressing pockets of economic challenge and shaping ongoing improvement.
Postcode districts covering Kilmarnock South
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 21.2 miles
- Paisley 18.3 miles
- East Kilbride 17.2 miles
- Hamilton 21.7 miles
- Kilmarnock 1.6 miles
- Ayr 10.3 miles
- Irvine 5.9 miles
- Motherwell 24.6 miles
- Rutherglen 19.8 miles
- Cambuslang 20.9 miles
- Bearsden 23.9 miles
- Clydebank 22.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kilmarnock Place 1.6 miles
- Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Ward 2.1 miles
- Hurlford and Crookedholm Place 2.1 miles
- Kilmarnock East and Hurlford Ward 2.4 miles
- Crosshouse Place 2.6 miles
- Kilmarnock North Ward 3.1 miles
- Symington Place 3.1 miles
- Dundonald Place 3.7 miles
- Kilmaurs Place 3.8 miles
- Springside Place 4 miles
- Kyle Ward 4.1 miles
- Irvine East Ward 4.8 miles
Example postcodes in Kilmarnock South
KA1 3QB, KA1 3PE, KA1 4EL, KA1 4UE, KA1 4NW, KA1 4SJ, KA1 4ND, KA1 3UN, KA1 3TF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 6.2 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 19.9 miles
- Kilmarnock Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Kilmaurs Railway Station 3.6 miles
Hotels near Kilmarnock South Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 1.2 miles
- Premier Inn Kilmarnock 3 1.6 miles
- The Loans Inn 4 5.3 miles
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 5.9 miles
- The Gailes Hotel & Spa 4 6.2 miles
- The Fenwick Hotel 3 5 miles
- Marine Troon 5 6.8 miles
- South Beach Hotel 6.8 miles
- Piersland House 4 6.7 miles
- Premier Inn Ayr/Prestwick Airport 3 5.6 miles
Schools in Kilmarnock South
- Shortlees Primary School Primary
- Whatriggs Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rugby Park Stadium 1.3 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 4.5 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 6.9 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 7.7 miles
- Lanfine Estate 8 miles
- Somerset Park Stadium 9.2 miles
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 10.1 miles
- Ayr Beach Beach 10.2 miles
- Caldwell House Estate 10.2 miles
- Dumfries House Estate 11.5 miles
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 12.1 miles