Kilwinning
Ward in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.674, -4.681 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 31 45 |
Kilwinning is an electoral ward centred on the town of the same name in North Ayrshire, on the west coast of Scotland. It sits by the River Garnock and is close to the Firth of Clyde, with nearby centres such as Irvine and good rail links into Glasgow, making it a mix of local service hub and commuter catchment.
The area is notable for its medieval roots around Kilwinning Abbey and the nearby Eglinton Country Park, with remnants of a historic estate and a tradition of community events. Once shaped by mining and light manufacturing, the local economy now combines retail, small industry and ongoing regeneration projects, while active community groups and civic organisations play a visible role in social life.
Postcode districts covering Kilwinning
KA12, KA13, KA15, KA20, KA21, KA24
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Paisley 15.5 miles25 km
- East Kilbride 20 miles32.1 km
- Kilmarnock 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Ayr 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Greenock 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Irvine 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Rutherglen 20.9 miles33.7 km
- Cambuslang 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Bearsden 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Clydebank 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Newton Mearns 15.5 miles24.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Kilwinning Place 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Dalry Place 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Irvine West Ward 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Stevenston Place 3.7 miles6 km
- Saltcoats and Stevenston Ward 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Garnock Valley Ward 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Irvine East Ward 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Irvine Place 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Saltcoats Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Dreghorn Place 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Ardrossan Place 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Springside Place 5.3 miles8.6 km
Example postcodes in Kilwinning
KA13 7QJ, KA13 6TW, KA13 7DH, KA13 6UY, KA13 7JF, KA13 6LQ, KA15 1LD, KA13 7JQ, KA13 7LS … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 12 miles19.3 km
- Glasgow International Airport 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Kilwinning Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Dalry Railway Station 2.5 miles4 km
Hotels near Kilwinning Ad
- Dundonald Links 6.4 miles10.2 km
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 4.6 miles7.3 km
- Seamill House Hotel 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Waterside Hotel 4 6.9 miles11.2 km
- The Salt Lodge 4 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Old Loans Inn 4 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 7.1 miles11.5 km
- The Gailes Hotel and Spa 4 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Lauriston Hotel 5.3 miles8.5 km
- The Park Hotel 4 8.2 miles13.3 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 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ardeer House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Cunninghamhead Estate 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Caldwell House Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Rugby Park Stadium 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Hunterston House Country house 8.4 miles13.5 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Kelburn Estate 9.2 miles14.7 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Troon Beach Beach 9.3 miles15 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Knock Castle Estate 12.6 miles20.3 km