A large pink sandstone church with a four-stage tower constructed in 1836 and designed by the…read morearchitect, James Ingram - it was actually his first major work. It stands on St. Marnock Street between the Police Station on the left and the Sheriff Court on the right. There is also a famous Carillon of 30 bells which was installed in the tower in memory of Peter Wills and his daughters, Maggie and Mary. It is one of only a few carillons in Scotland and is ranked 12th in the United Kingdom. The bells are found just under the roof and played on a keyboard on a lower floor. This is another church I've noticed in the town recently (it's hard to miss it!!) and yet another one I'd like to photograph again to get some better results when time permits.

This town centre church was built in 1802, enlarged in 1831 and then completely refurbished in 1996…read moreby W I Munro Architects, who won a Civic Trust Award for part of the town's regeneration. In 2002 a new stained glass window was added. There are Covenanters' graves, which are historically very interesting, to be seen in the adjacent churchyard. This church is close to The Cross in the heart of the town, standing today in a pedestrianised cobble-stoned side street. It is one of the main landmarks of Kilmarnock and I find it a very attractive building. Church services there are currently on Sundays at 11.00am and also at 9.30am from June to August.

Henderson Parish Church was built in 1907 at the start of the London Road, next to the Kilmarnock…read moreWater. It's yet another old building which I regularly walk past on my way to/from town! The architect was the local man Thomas Smellie (1860-1938) and his home, at 46 Portland Road, still retains his architectural studio. He designed many buildings in the town around this time. The minister, as I write, is the Rev. Dr. David W. Lacy. There are always things going on at the church, besides regular services, including meetings of the Guild, the Friendship Club and the Playgroup. The main church, church hall, choir room and count room can all be hired for different events. The car park is at the side take a left turning immediately after the church (driving from town).

Built in 1841, with later extensions to the rear, this is a listed building and still in use. It's…read morea very striking church which I spent some time looking at today. It opened as a Church of Scotland church in 1842 and in 1843 it became a Free Church. It's symmetrically built in sandstone with a three-stage steeple, belfry and a clock (on the south-east side). Inside there's a panelled timber gallery on three sides supported by cast iron columns. The pews are made of wood. A pair of decorative, curved, staircases lead to a carved wooden pulpit. There are diamond leaded windows with colourful borders and images. Found on the north side of the High Street between Avenue Square and Hamilton Gardens.

This is a wonderful old ruin, all that's left of the abbey since most of it was pulled down in…read more1562. A church is thought to have stood on this site as early as 1157, but the major part of the building was created in the 13th century. What remains today is still very impressive. The abbey is on a rise overlooking the River Garnock in the centre of the town, immediately off the pedestrianised shopping street. Free to visit too! The Wikipedia website has all the historical background! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilwinning_Abbey

Kilwinning Abbey Tower…read more.. Come here for great views and interesting history! Great views at the top of this tower! Worth all 143 steps! Very knowledgable volunteers and I loved the informative Eglington Castle history too. See the ruins of the Abbey too. There are just ruins of the abbey left.