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 [...]
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 [...]
Kilmarnock Scotland gets its name from St. Memoc or Marnock. St. Mernoc first founded a church in Scotland and many settled the town of Kilmarnock, due to their love for the saint. Kil is also Celtic derived and stands for where the beloved saint now rests in peace. Many famous people have had connections one [...]
Johnnie Walker Whisky and its Scottish home, is one steeped rich with a passionate legacy. The famous whisky was originally known as Walker’s Killme Whisky. Johnnie Walker, started selling his whisky in his grocery store in Ayrshire, Scotland. People began to buy the whisky and it became popular very quickly. However, the expansion and totality [...]
