Kilmarnock lies in East Ayrshire thirty minutes drive from Glasgow and a short distance from Prestwick Airport. Voted the UK's Friendliest Shopping Town in 2006, it is the ideal location for a short break. There's plenty to see and do in Kilmarnock and it is also an excellent base for touring Ayrshire in general. Places to stay range from comfortable guest houses to a four star luxury hotel. In addition to this Klincribs.com offer a stunning selection of loft style apartments, available for short breaks and longer lets. The finest apartments in Ayrshire and an ideal base for those attending The 2009 Open Championship at Turnberry.

There are many restaurants, cafes and take away shops offering everything from fine dining to fish and chips. King Street in the town centre is a car free area lined with many different shops including Marks & Spencer and W H Smith. This is complimented by the Burns Mall which has direct access to Kilmarnock Bus Station and the main taxi rank. The nearby Bank Street is a quieter cobbled area featuring many unique local shops and cafes. The recently restored Dick Institute is an excellent library, art gallery and museum featuring an ever changing exhibition line up. Also well worth visiting is the Dean Castle Country Park.

Further information can be found by following the links on this page. The transport and travel agent pages contain useful information for those planning a trip to Kilmarnock. A wide selection of quality accommodation is also listed. Other websites relating to Kilmarnock and the surrounding area can be found on the links page.

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