Opening its’ doors in April 1901, the Dick Institute shares its home with the Arts and Museums, libraries and other services. The art and museum galleries, share their extensive collections of permanent and temporary pieces of art. A man by the name of James Dick, funded the erection of the Dick Institute. He was formerly from Kilmarnock but made his more permanent home in Australia. He was born in the year 1823. Read the full story

The intriguing and well known Burns Monument is situated within Kay Park at Kilmarnock Scotland. 250 individuals had gathered during an anniversary meeting to honor and uphold the great Robert Burns on January 27, 1877. They were all in agreement that a statue of his likeness be built and centered in an ideal spot in Kilmarnock honoring the great, inspiring poet. The public was the back bone for the statue to be built; they were key in donating and raising a significant amount of money for the erection of the statue and monument. Read the full story

The historical Loudoun Hill, is a gorgeous cap of rock on a lush green hillside. It is in reality a volcanic plug and is located in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It lies neat the start of the River Irvine. Loudoun Hill is most famous for the battle that was fought there and around the area. The road that takes you to and from Kilmarnock, lies at the foot of the hill. The way Loudoun Hill is situated and the sheer height it has, gives it a great tactical advantage point. Read the full story

The famous Laigh Milton Viaduct was once known as Milton Bridge. It is a viaduct that also is a railway that lies near the Laigh Milton mill, located in the East Ayrshire area of Scotland. The viaduct was closed down in the year of 1846, due to the realignment of the railways tracks. This viaduct or bridge as it was once known, is gorgeous set against its backdrop of lush green trees and grassy river banks. It crosses the River Irvine. Read the full story