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 way or another with the area of Kilmarnock Scotland. Authors, painters, writers and many master craftsman, have all taken refuge in Kilmarnock over the past years. Read the full story