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   Where is Kilwinning in Ayrshire?

   • The town of Kilwinning lies by the River Garnock, 5 miles south of Ardrossan and 3 miles north of Irvine on the North Ayrshire coast. The town dates back to the eighth century, when St Winning founded a church here. There is also a ruined 12th century abbey found in Kilwinning.

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   What is Kilwinning known for?

   • From small beginnings, Kilwinning is now home to over 16,000 residents, and is the second largest town in North Ayrshire. The Medieval Abbey was probably built on the site of a smaller, much earlier Celtic church set up by the person we now call Saint Winning. The date of this church is lost in time.

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   Why is Kilwinning called Kilwinning?

   • The name "Kilwinning" comes from the Gaelic for "Church of Winnian". Fast forward several centuries and the site of this early church was chosen by Richard de Moreville, Lord of Cunninghame, Lord of Lauderdale and Constable of Scotland as the site for a new abbey.

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   How do I get to Kilwinning?

   • Kilwinning is served by Stagecoach West Scotland and Shuttle Buses. Kilwinning is well served by Glasgow Prestwick Airport, which is only 12.9 miles (20.8 km) south on the A78 dual carriageway (around 21 min), or three stops on the train (around 14 min).

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   Kilwinning ( / kɪlˈwɪnɪŋ /, Scots: Kilwinnin; Scottish Gaelic: Cill D’Fhinnein) is a town in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It is on the River Garnock, north of Irvine, about 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Glasgow. It is known as "The Crossroads of Ayrshire".

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   Visitor information for Kilwinning including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. The town of Kilwinning lies by the River Garnock, 5 miles south of Ardrossan and 3 miles north of Irvine on the North Ayrshire coast.

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   Things to Do in Kilwinning, Scotland: See Tripadvisor's 3,245 traveler reviews and photos of Kilwinning tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Kilwinning. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Kilwinning is a town near the Ayrshire coast of Scotland, some 21 miles southwest of Glasgow. It's run-down and post-industrial, with a population in 2020 of 16,100.

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   Throughout its history, Kilwinning has been a centre of the weaving, coal mining and ironworks industries, and in the 20 th century became part of Scotland’s last New Town. From small beginnings, Kilwinning is now home to over 16,000 residents, and is the second largest town in North Ayrshire.

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   The town of Kilwinning stands beside an important crossing over the River Garnock some three miles north of the point at which it enters the sea in Irvine.

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   Take a quick look at Kilwinning Abbey, the peaceful home of an order of monks founded in the late 1100s. Visit the site today or contact Historic Environment Scotland for more information. Roam the remains of the peaceful home of Tironesian monks, who lived here for around 400 years.