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Kilmarnock’s Famous Dick Institute
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 [...]
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The Intriguing Burns Monument
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 [...]
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Historic Loudoun Hill
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 [...]
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Kilmarnock Scotland And Its Rich History
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 [...]
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