Kilwinning
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.653, -4.706 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles36.6 km
- Paisley 17.3 miles27.8 km
- East Kilbride 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Kilmarnock 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Ayr 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Greenock 20.4 miles32.9 km
- Irvine 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Rutherglen 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Cambuslang 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Bearsden 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Clydebank 21 miles33.8 km
- Newton Mearns 17.1 miles27.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Stevenston Place 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Saltcoats and Stevenston Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Irvine West Ward 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Saltcoats Place 3.1 miles5 km
- Irvine Place 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Dalry Place 3.9 miles6.2 km
- Ardrossan Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Dreghorn Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Irvine South Ward 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Irvine East Ward 4.8 miles7.8 km
- Springside Place 5.1 miles8.3 km
- Garnock Valley Ward 5.7 miles9.2 km
Example postcodes in Kilwinning
KA13 6RE, KA13 6HN, KA13 7PU, KA13 6JZ, KA13 7HU, KA13 6PE, KA13 6FJ, KA13 6BQ, KA13 6NB … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 11 miles17.7 km
- Glasgow International Airport 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Kilwinning Railway Station 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Stevenston Railway Station 2.2 miles3.5 km
Hotels near Kilwinning Ad
- Dundonald Links 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 3.7 miles5.9 km
- The Salt Lodge 4 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Seamill House Hotel 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Waterside Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Old Loans Inn 4 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Lauriston Hotel 3.8 miles6.2 km
- The Gailes Hotel and Spa 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Piersland House 4 8.6 miles13.8 km
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 miles2.5 km
- Ardeer House Estate 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 5 miles8 km
- Troon Beach Beach 8 miles12.9 km
- Hunterston House Country house 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Caldwell House Estate 8.7 miles14 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 9 miles14.5 km
- Kelburn Estate 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Somerset Park Stadium 13.1 miles21.1 km