Ward in East Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.608, -4.539 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 40 37 |
| Dialling code: | 01563 (Kilmarnock) |
The electoral ward of Kilmarnock West and Crosshouse in East Ayrshire, Scotland covers the western suburbs of Kilmarnock and the neighbouring village of Crosshouse, combining residential streets, pockets of light industry and retail, and green corridors along the River Irvine. Its geography places it close to regional transport links, making it a mix of local households and commuters.
Locally the ward reflects Kilmarnock's industrial heritage in textiles and engineering while also hosting modern employers such as University Hospital Crosshouse. Community life is shaped by schools, sports clubs (including Kilmarnock Football Club at Rugby Park), and ongoing regeneration efforts that aim to balance housing, services and green space for a diverse population with ties across Ayrshire and to Glasgow.