Places worth the detour in Kilmarnock

10 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Kilmarnock, United Kingdom, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (6). Best known: Johnnie Walker. 9 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks6 Fun & leisure2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Museums & culture1

All 10, ranked 10

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Johnnie Walker

Fun & leisure · 19th century · Notable

Brand of Scotch whisky owned by Diageo that originated in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland

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2.Dundonald Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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3.Dean Castle

Built landmarks · 14th century · Hidden gem

Castle and museum in East Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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4.Loudoun Castle (theme park)

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

Former British amusement park

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5.Craigie Castle

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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6.The Dick Institute

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Public library and museum in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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7.Cairnduff

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Tumulus in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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8.Cunninghamhead Estate

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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9.Lands of Lainshaw

Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem

Castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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10.Kilmarnock War Memorial

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

War memorial in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK

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