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 miles34.1 km
- Paisley 18.3 miles29.5 km
- East Kilbride 17.2 miles27.6 km
- Hamilton 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Kilmarnock 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ayr 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Irvine 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Motherwell 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Rutherglen 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Cambuslang 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Bearsden 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Clydebank 22.5 miles36.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilmarnock Place 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse Ward 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Hurlford and Crookedholm Place 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Kilmarnock East and Hurlford Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Crosshouse Place 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Kilmarnock North Ward 3.1 miles5 km
- Symington Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Dundonald Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Kilmaurs Place 3.8 miles6 km
- Springside Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Kyle Ward 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Irvine East Ward 4.8 miles7.7 km
Example postcodes in Kilmarnock South
KA1 4LU, KA1 4EB, KA1 3PS, KA1 3RQ, KA1 3QU, KA1 3TB, KA1 4LD, KA1 5LJ, KA1 3NE … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 6.2 miles10 km
- Glasgow International Airport 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Kilmarnock Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Kilmaurs Railway Station 3.6 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Kilmarnock South Ad
- The Park Hotel 4 1.2 miles2 km
- Old Loans Inn 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Dundonald Links 5.8 miles9.3 km
- The Black Bull 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Salt Lodge 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Piersland House 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Marine Troon 5 6.8 miles11 km
- Fairburn Hotel 3 6.9 miles11 km
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 6 miles9.6 km
- The Fenwick Hotel 5 miles8.1 km
Schools in Kilmarnock South
- Shortlees Primary School Primary
- Whatriggs Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Rugby Park Stadium 1.3 miles2 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Troon Beach Beach 6.9 miles11.1 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Lanfine Estate 8 miles12.9 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 9.2 miles14.9 km
- Ayr Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Ardeer House Estate 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Caldwell House Estate 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Dumfries House Estate 11.5 miles18.5 km
- Robert Burns Birthplace Museum Museum 12.1 miles19.5 km