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Find our amazing Kilmarnock offers at our top source site today where we have compared Kilmarnock for you. ask.com About Kilmarnock{{infobox UK place| |country = Scotland |official_name= Kilmarnock |gaelic_name= Cill Mhearnáig |scots_name= Kilmarnock, Killie |population= 44170 (Census 2004) |os_grid_reference= NS429381 |map_type= Scotland |latitude= 55.61106 |longitude= -4.49571 |unitary_scotland= [East Ayrshire |lieutenancy_scotland= [Ayrshire |constituency_westminster= [Kilmarnock and Loudoun (UK Parliament constituency) |constituency_scottish_parliament= [Kilmarnock and Loudoun (Scottish Parliament constituency) |constituency_scottish_parliament1= [Central Scotland (Scottish Parliament electoral region) |Euro= [Scotland (European Parliament constituency) |post_town= KILMARNOCK |postcode_district = KA1-KA3|postcode_area= KA|dial_code= 01563--> Kilmarnock (Cill Mheàrnaig in [Scottish Gaelic], and Killie locally) is a large [burgh] in [East Ayrshire], [Scotland], with a population of 44,170 Brinkhoff (2007). It is roughly between [Glasgow] and [Ayr]. The [River Irvine] runs through its eastern section and the [River Irvine] passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'.Smellie (1898) Origins The name comes from the [Scottish Gaelic language] cill ([kirk]) and the name of [Saint Marnoch] or Mernoc who is also remembered in the name of [Portmarnock] in [Ireland], and [Inchmarnock]. It is believed by some that the saint founded a church there in [322]. There are 12 [Church of Scotland] congregations in the town, plus other denominations. In [2005] the Rev [David W. Lacy], minister of the town's Henderson Church, was elected [Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland]. Early Development The core of the early town appears to have lain around what is now the Laigh Kirk (Low Church), although the oldest parts of the current building are no earlier than the 17th century, extending north and northwest. A comparatively modest settlement until the industrial revolution, Kilmarnock extended considerably from around 1800 onwards. This resulted in formal, planned developments such as King Street, Portland Street, St. Marnock Street, and latterly John Finnie Street - the last often suggested as one of the finest Victorian planned streets in Scotland. Industry and Commerce Kilmarnock's traditional industries were based around textiles and heavy engineering; [Carpet]s (manufactured by [Blackwood & Morton Kilmarnock] from the early 1900s, [locomotives] ([Andrew Barclay]) 1837-1970, and [valves] (Glenfield and Kennedy) a company still active to this date. The carpets manufactured in Kilmarnock were internationally known for their quality and intricacy since the late 1800s. Many locations around the world chose to install BMK carpets. Famously, [RMS Titanic] was carpeted using carpets manufactured by Stoddard Carpets, the parent company and successor to BMK. Primarily due to a move by the UK market towards laminated and hard-wood flooring, but also partially due to a long decline in the industry in the area as well as cheaper, but noticeably less hard wearing foreign competition, carpet-making finally ceased in Kilmarnock in early 2005. Archibald Finnie and his family lived at Springhill house (now a Nursing home) near the [Grange Academy]. They owned many coal mines, pits and other companies in [Springside] and other places. John Finnie Street is named after one of the family. Shoes were also a major product for some time, with Saxone having a factory in the town on the site of where the Galleon leisure centre now stands. Kilmarnock had one of the earliest tram/railways in the world, running to Troon over the (recently restored) [Laigh Milton viaduct]. The [Glasgow and South Western Railway] also set up their works here, producing nearly 400 locomotives by the time it was absorbed by the [London, Midland and Scottish Railway] in [1923]. Some work continued but heavy repairs were sent to [Springburn#St. Rollox]. Locomotive repairs finished in [1952] and the works closed in [1959]. Nevertheless locomotives are still made by Hunslett-Barclay, as well as the maintenance of existing diesel and electric multiple units. Hunslett-Barclay have also been involved in the conversion of redundant locomotives into units suitable for new tasks. For example, a number of Class 20 diesels were converted into units suitable for spraying weedkiller on track beds. From [1946] tractors were also built in Kilmarnock, with a large Massey-Harris factory present on the outskirts of the town. It later became [Massey-Ferguson] before closing in [1978]. Glenfield and Kennedy still survives albeit with a fraction of its former workforce, which at its height numbered in the thousands. Kilmarnock is also home to [Johnnie Walker]'s [Scotch whisky]. On the outskirts of the town is Scotland's first privately run prison, [Her Majesty's Prison Service] [Kilmarnock (HM Prison)]. Transport In 1812 the famous [Kilmarnock and Troon Railway] opened, mainly to carry coal from the area to the harbour at Troon, but also carrying passengers. In [1904], Kilmarnock had its own tramway system built. The name of the company was Kilmarnock Corporation Tramways. An electric power station was built in the south bank of the River Irvine at Riccarton. Overhead power lines and tram lines were laid. With continued upgrading and expansion, the tram network at its peak went from Ayr Road in Riccarton at its southerly point, to Knockinlaw Road in Beansburn in the North. At Kilmarnock Cross, the line had an easterly spur that stretched along London Road, through Crookedholm and finally terminating at [Hurlford]. There had been proposed extensions along Portland Road, up John Finnie Street, West Langlands Street and eventually towards Crosshouse, but by this time, increasing costs and the far more flexible motor bus had made inroads and the trams ceased operation in [1926] during the [UK General Strike of 1926]. The council decided not to restart the service and the infrastructure was soon dismantled. Today the town is served by [Kilmarnock railway station]. Kilmarnock lies on the main road between [Edinburgh], [Livingston, West Lothian], [South Lanarkshire] and [Ayrshire](Irvine) Economic depression and urban blight The textile and manufacturing sectors across Scotland suffered significant decline in the postwar period, and in particular from the 1960s, in the face of greater foreign competition. Kilmarnock was no exception, with the closure or significant reduction of many of its traditional large employers; Glenfield and Kennedy, Masey Ferguson, BMK, and Saxone. Although significant attempts have been made this decline and attract new employers, Kilmarnock saw a continuing net loss of jobs in the five years to 2005. Although traditionally a main shopping area for most of the surrounding districts, patterns have changed over the last 20 years; traditional centres such as Ayr have been joined by new developments at Braehead and East Kilbride, with the new shopping centre at Pollok likely to place particular pressure. This difficult economic climate is most visible in the town centre, the eastern part of which was extensively redeveloped from important historic buildings such as King Street Church and the Town Hall were demolished, and Duke Street (the link to the Palace Theatre and out to the London Road) built-over. Although providing large-plan retail space necessary for the likes of BHS and Woolworths, the massing and scale of the buildings has been less than successful More recently Portland Street, which formed the northerly part of the main shopping area, lay abandoned for many years due to a decline in retail trade and planning blight in the face of possible comprehensive redevelopment. The street has now been redeveloped, but has not regained its former degree of popularity, with a Gala Bingo and a J.D. Wetherspoons taking up much of one side of the street and the rest largely occupied by chain stores that can be found anywhere else in the area, although to be fair to Kilmarnock, this is not an issue that solely affects Kilmarnock as local businesses often struggle in modern times to be able to survive on the main streets. Local media coverage suggests considerable discontent with the local authority, [East Ayrshire] Council, which is popularly viewed as being indifferent to the plight of the town centre. In [2004] the Rough Guide to Scotland described the town as “shabby and depressed, saddled with some terrible shopping centres and a grim one-way system”. This assessment was perhaps a little harsh, as the town contains some fine parks e.g. Howard Park and residential areas e.g. London Road area. Kilmarnock has failed to capitalise on Ayrshire's growing tourist industry, although a four-star hotel recently opened next to Rugby Park, the home of [Kilmarnock F.C.], and some new restaurants have opened in the town centre. Economic depression has also blighted the towns and villages east of Kilmarnock, in the [Irvine Valley]. The Irvine Valley Regeneration Partnership attempted to counter this, but ceased activity in [2005]. Regeneration activities have been discussed for Kilmarnock town centre; in early 2006 an application to Historic Scotland's Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme was successful, and as at July 2006 an application under the Heritage Lottery Fund's Townscape Heritage Initiative Scheme was pending. Recently work has begun on a quality housing development on the derelict gapsite of the former Kilmarnock Infirmary north of the town centre. In the past there have been major efforts to improve the quality of life for residents in the town's worst housing estates, especially in Onthank, Longpark and parts of Shortlees. However the physical rehabilitation of housing in these areas has failed to tackle the underlying problems of social exclusion for many of those affected. Much new housing has been constructed on the northern fringes of the town to service the demand for commuter housing. The upgrading of the A77 route to Glasgow to the [M77 motorway] in 2005 has made Kilmarnock a more attractive town for commutersand recent house price increases have reflected this. With a journey time of 20 minutes from Kilmarnock to Glasgow (roughly half that of the train), the M77 has transformed the link between Glasgow and Kilmarnock resulting in house-hunters from the Glasgow area now considering Kilmarnock as a viable location. Education Kilmarnock has 17 schools, 13 primary and 4 secondary. There is also a college with in the town, Kilmarnock College, formerly Kilmarnock Technical College. The secondary schools are:
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Sport and Leisure The town is host to a football club named [Kilmarnock F.C.], the oldest professional club in Scotland. Their home ground is the curiously named [Rugby Park]. The reason for the name of the ground is that when founded, the club played both football and rugby. The club has the largest supporter base of any team outwith Scotland's four major cities. Rugby Park was also one of the first football grounds in Scotland to have floodlights installed. In recent years the stadium has been modernised, firstly to bring it in line with the all-seating regulations, then rebuilt totally to make a new ground. It has also hosted international football matches as well as music concerts, the most recent one was when [Elton John] performed here in June 2005. Derek Olgavie is also a regular appearance in the Palace Theatre. The town also regularly plays host to professional wrestling shows, promoted by the [British Championship Wrestling] promotion. There are two golf courses in the town, Annanhill Golf Course and Caprington Golf Course, which has both an 18 hole course and a nine hole course. Both these courses are council owned and run by [East Ayrshire Council]. The local Leisure complex is the Galleon Centre, with a 25 metre swimming pool and a baby pool, an ice rink, squash courts, sauna, a gym and a games hall. It also has a bowling green and bar areas. A leisurely stroll around the town will reveal many fine buildings. Kilmarnock boasts a large number of listed buildings. The Dick Institute, opened in April 1901, was severely damaged by fire only eight years after it opened. Some of the museums collections were lost in the fire. It reopened two years after the fire in 1911. The Dick Institute was used as an Auxilary Hospital in 1917 during World War One.It is now shared by the Arts and Museums Service, and the Libraries, Registration and Information Service. The two Art Galleries and three Museum Galleries house permanent and temporary displays of Fine Art, Contemporary Art and Craft, Local and Industrial History and Natural Sciences. The Lending Library, Audio Library, Junior Library, Reference Library and Learning Centre are all housed on the ground floor. Areas of Kilmarnock
Culture The first collection of work by Scottish poet [Robert Burns], Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect was published here in [1786]. It was published at the current site of the Burn's Mall, dedicated to his work. This edition is known as the Kilmarnock Edition. Another master of the written word, and from Kilmarnock, is William McIlvanney. He was born in 1936 in Kilmarnock. Two areas of Kilmarnock "Ellerslie" and "Riccarton" are associated with [William Wallace] and his father. Claims have been made that this is the true origin of his birthplace, and recently these have been largely substantiated. The claim that Wallace was born in Elderslie near Paisley no longer seems tenable. [John Bowring], renowned [Polyglot (person)] and fourth governor of [Hong Kong], was [Member of Parliament] for Kilmarnock in [1835]. William and John Sloane, founders of [W. & J. Sloane] in [New York City] were born in Kilmarnock (and William was the great-grandfather of [William Sloane Coffin]). Kilmarnock has a large artisan community including cartoonist [Malky McCormick] and [Master craftsman] [Jamie Allan Kerr] In the Castle of Kilmarnock, Dean Castle , there is an exhibition of armour and weapons, and the Van Raalte collection of musical instruments. Notable people from Kilmarnock
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Information Reference: Wikipedia.org KilmarnockQuestions and Answerswhat is eating the leaves on my kilmarnock willow?Q) I have a kilmarnock willow which is about four feet tall and has a good covering of leaves. I have noticed that the leaves are being eaten away and the whole tree seems to be infested with wasps (hundreds of them). Could the wasps be eating the leaves and if so how do i stop them?A) Seems like you have an infestation of a wooley bug. They secrete a very sweet substance that attracts wasps and butterflies. You will be able to tell because you will see what appears to be sooty streaks where they are, and they huddle together.Need to know how much a taxi from kilmarnock to loudouns castle is?Q) i know its not a football question,but kilmarnock's in the SPL,right?A) are they in the spl?..lol..My friend is searching for family members Thomas & Jessica Fleming. Last known to be living in Kilmarnock?Q) They have moved recently (2006) and have five grown up children, Christopher, Sharon, Owen, Daryl and Thomas. If anyone knows where they are now, please let us know. I have contact with Christopher so tell them if you know of them please.A) http://www.intelius.com/search-summary-out.php?ReportType=&searchform=advhas anyone been killed on the kilmarnock to ayr railway line?Q) I have been told the ghost of a boy wanders the line from troon to kilmarnock ayrshire scotlandA) Aye, ye can hear the wee bairn wailing in the heather....I have a young Salix Caprea 'Kilmarnock' willow I want to plant in a small garden plot about 18 x 6 ft?Q) how far will the roots grow? my garage is only 18ft away. I've read that these are small trees/shrubs and can be grown in pots, is that true?A) I have one growing in a very large pot. If you are going to do this, you need to gradually increase the size of the pot - i.e. dont put it from a small pot to a large one - you will need to let it live a year or so in a medium one. I think, however, the place you want to plant it will be far enough away from your garage.What do the 'Squirrels' on Kilmarnock's club badge represent?Q) This isn't a quiz question, I've no idea , just a wee bit curiousA) I find it quite amusing that LF still likes to call me Sluttty despite the fact she no longer exists. However, he is almost correct! The whole Killie Crest is a version of the Boyd family Crest, the squirrels, the hand, the Latin Motto are all from the Boyds. The family seat, The Dean Castle in Kilmarnock, is full of squirrels to this day. Basically Sir Robert Boyd fought at the battle of Largs, did really well and the family were given practically everything in Killie! Almost everything in Killie is named after the Boyds, the De Waldens or Johnny Walker! Yea used to be ok before some wee paranoid eejit started violating and abusing me on here and having his idiot pals make unfounded claims and being disrespectful to my sick sister! Byraway Malks, Slutttty is deid, think the bitch is burning in hell right now but i'll tell her shortly you sent your regards!!!! Oh and Brian C, squirrels nutz are the main ingredient of Killie pies, thats a wee secret we dont share wi everyone,Can anyone recommend any coach trip companies which depart from Kilmarnock/surrounding areas?A) The Bus Station does a full programme of trips all over the place.Good biker pubs in and around Kilmarnock?Q) Hi im moving to kilmaurs just on the outskirts of Kilmarnock, and im looking for a good biker pub either locally or in and around Kilmarnock, any recomendations welcome...... thankyou xxA) tried the "Artful Dodger ? back of marks and spencers in the centre of town ?Halloween celebrated on the last Friday of October in Kilmarnock?Q) I've done a search on it and suposidly it's because the minners used to get paid on a Friday, But this is not known to be fact. Dose anyone know of the facts i would be greatfull. Thank you. Yes, i know when all hallow's eve is but they dont celebrate it on the 31 October they celabrate on the last friday of the month this year it's to be held on the 27 October. It's weird. World wide there the only one's to do itA) This year Hallowe'en in Kilmarnock falls on Friday 27th October. Did you know that in Kilmarnock Hallowe'en is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday of October, whether or not this is the 31st? This tradition is thought to originate in the town’s mining and industrial past, when workers would be paid on a Friday and could therefore afford to splash out on celebratory confections. The truth of this may never be known, but the practice has caused much confusion over the years, particularly among the children of incomers to the town who would turn up on doorsteps on the 31st only to be told by the weary householder: “Sorry, we’ve had it already.”I have a Kilmarnock willow in my garden.?Q) and it has rust spots on it how can it be cured as have tried Dithane 425 and someone said spray it with epsom salts but still the same as it's ok till the leaves comes on and then the rust spots appear as towards end of summer it looks ugly and I trim it down but they come back every year.A) could be that the rust is being shared with another host, some forms of rust have complex lifecycles and could be on a completely different tree or shrub. investigate further and move the Kilmarnock elsewhere, remembering that the disease can be transferred via the root system tooMy Kilmarnock Willow is looking a little wilted?Q) Only planted it in June but it is pretty well establised but this past weeks it has started looking a bit worse for wear - any hints?A) These willows do like a moist, but well drained soil. The ground should not be kept wet and soggy. If your ground is constantly wet, you can promote root rots that can cause a Kilmarnock to wilt.Places to stay in Kilmarnock, Scotland that will allow me to smoke in my room?Q) While I'm on my vacation in Kilmarnock I'd like to buy a few Cuban cigars to smoke. I was wondering if any hotels & etc allow smoking in your room? Also I've heard you cannot smoke very places in public there? Also can anyone suggest what places to eat I might want to try while I'm there? Is the Scottish food alot different then US food? I like trying new types of food, so I'm looking forward to trying some Scottish dishes.A) embassyIs the kilmarnock vs Celtic game on the TV tomorrow?Q) If so what channel is it on.A) yip bbc 1 Cmon the hoopsAny opinions on Kilmarnock Village Apts in Kilmarnock, VA?Q) I am relocating to Lancaster county and trying to find apartment to rent any comment on village apts?A) Here are two sites that feature tenants ratings of the apartments they occupy: http://www.apartmentratings.com/ http://www.apartmentreviews.net/ Hopefully, the apartments you are looking at have been rated. A Yahoo search for "apartment ratings" (include the quotation marks) yielded over 1,000,000 results. There are many of these sites. You may want to do a little exploring. Good luck with your move.When does my friend prune a "kilmarnock willow" (salix caprea var pendula) please ?A) Check out this site. It says in the winter is the best time to prune. http://www.jprwillow.co.uk/salix_caprea_pendula.htm Another site http://www.bluestem.ca/willows-basketry.htmWhy does Kilmarnock (Scotland) celebrate halloween on different day?Q) In Kilmarnock all the kids go guisin on the last Friday in October, where everywhere else has it on the 31st.A) This year Hallowe'en in Kilmarnock falls on Friday 27th October. Did you know that in Kilmarnock Hallowe'en is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday of October, whether or not this is the 31st? This tradition is thought to originate in the town’s mining and industrial past, when workers would be paid on a Friday and could therefore afford to splash out on celebratory confections. The truth of this may never be known, but the practice has caused much confusion over the years, particularly among the children of incomers to the town who would turn up on doorsteps on the 31st only to be told by the weary householder: “Sorry, we’ve had it already.”Is Kilmarnock (Scotland) a rough place to live?Q) I was thinking of moving to or near there but people tell me there's a lot of drugs and violence.A) Rubbish Killie is quite a nice place. As with every town in the UK, there are areas in towns that are better than others.What County is Kilmarnock Va located in?A) greecehow good do you think kilmarnock will do this season?Q) i think we can get 5/4th place. like last season 5th! falgee,if we draw at cletic then get beat against dundee utd,aw i give up on them,they do it all the time.A) i'll tell you tuesday morning.Were us a good place to bye a female yorkie in Kilmarnock,Va?A) search on yorkie rescue in your area.....Some content elements on this page provided by Yahoo |