Dean Castle and Country Park

Dean Country Park, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

The country park boasts beautiful woodland walks, adventure playground, urban farm, visitor centre, tearoom, shop and a fantastic 14th century castle housing world class collections including historic weapons, armour and musical instruments.
Explore the park using scenic paths and trails - each season brings with it ever changing plants and wildlife that you might spy along the way. With over 80 hectares of countryside within a very urban area, the park is a great place to get away from the stresses of everyday life and see some fantastic wildlife.
From classic car rallies to mini beast hunts, Dean Castle Country Park offers an extensive and varied events programme throughout the year.

Amazing Birds Eye View of Dean Castle, Kilmarnock

Amazing Birds Eye View of Dean Castle and Country Park, Looking Over Kilmarnock
Hovering over Dean Castle and looking out over Kilmarnock

Glasgow, Scotland. Elder Park walk 01

A wee walk around my local park in Govan. Part 1 of 3.

Turning on to Govan Road, Fairfield's (Kvaerner) Shipyard on the right. Turn into Elder Park then past the Boating Pond. Next is Fairfield Farm (1850) which is adjacent the Mansion House portico (1791) which I walk through then exit.

Illuminight, East Ayrshire Leisure, Dean Park, Kilmarnock, Nov 15th 2018

A good night up at the Dean Castle Country Park, at this years Illuminight. Some great effects and sounds make it well worth a visit. Took more shots than I thought so thought i'd make this small slideshow.
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Dean Castle Country Park

22nd July 2014

Kilmarnock House, Howard Park and the Kilmarnock Water, East Ayrshire

Kilmarnock House was the home of the Boyd's, Earls of Kilmarnock after the Dean castle fire. It later became a school and was demolished in 1935. The Howard Park was part of its grounds and the Howard de Walden family gave it to the old burgh in 1894 - it had been known as Barbadoes Green. The Lady's Walk is the path used by the grieving widow of the executed Earl of Kilmarnock.

Places to see in ( Kilmarnock - UK )

Places to see in ( Kilmarnock - UK )

Kilmarnock is a large burgh in East Ayrshire, Scotland. The River Irvine runs through its eastern section, and the Kilmarnock Water passes through it, giving rise to the name 'Bank Street'. Kilmarnock is often shortened to 'Killie', especially when it is referenced in a footballing situation. Kilmarnock is the main town within East Ayrshire, and the East Ayrshire HQ is located on London Road in Kilmarnock, leading to the villages Crookedholm and Hurlford, which furthermore leads to Loudoun.

The first collection of work by Scottish poet Robert Burns, Poems, chiefly in the Scottish dialect, was published in Kilmarnock in 1786, and became known as the Kilmarnock volume. The internationally distributed whisky brand Johnnie Walker originated in the town in the 19th century and until 2012 was still bottled, packaged and distilled in the town at the Johnnie Walker Hill Street plant.

The economy of Kilmarnock today is largely dependent on skill force knowledge, with companies such as Vodafone (Teleperformance Call Centre) occupying a large part of the Rowallan Business Park Centre. The local newspaper, the Kilmarnock Standard has main offices in the centre of the town with publications taking place each Thursday per week.

Kilmarnock is home to Kilmarnock Academy, one of only two schools in the world that have educated two Nobel Prize laureates, Alexander Fleming (born 1881), who became known for his ground breaking discovery of Penicillin in 1928. In recent years, Kilmarnock has been used for musical acts and film locations. Rock band Biffy Clyro were formed in the town in a primary school in the mid-1990s.

In 1812, the Kilmarnock and Troon Railway opened, mainly to carry coal from the area to the harbour at Troon, but also carrying passengers. In 1904, Kilmarnock built its own tramway system, the Kilmarnock Corporation Tramways. An electric power station was built on 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 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 General Strike.

( Kilmarnock - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Kilmarnock . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Kilmarnock - UK

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Class 70 70006 1st Visit to Scotland at Kilmarnock 4/5/10

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East Ayrshire's - Undiscovered Gems

East Ayrshire is full of undiscovered gems hiding in the many nooks and crannies of the region.

Explore Ness Glen and Loch Doon, just east of Dalmellington, for picturesque walks, stunning views, and peaceful landscapes, all topped off with afternoon tea in the Roundhouse Café at Loch Doon Dam. You can also discover Fort Carrick, a base for outdoor activities, and even call in at the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory on your way for spectacular views of the starry night sky.

Dunlop Dairy in Stewarton turn their farm produce milk into a range of delicious award-winning cheese which are sold through specialist wholesalers as well as in their farm shop. You can also purchase other local produces, such as free range eggs, milk and jam from the shop as well.

Just east of Kilmarnock, find your spirit at the Spirit of Scotland Sculpture on Loudoun Hill for a gentle walk along an abandoned railway line followed by an ascent of the hill for stunning views over the River Irvine and surrounding landscapes.

In Kilmarnock, enjoy a family day out at Dean Castle and Country Park for beautiful woodland walks, an educational History Trail, or head to the Palace to see world-class artefacts. Nearby, you’ll find the Dick Institute with exhibitions and permanent displays to browse. Enjoy the ultimate cooking experience at The Cook School, a 5 star venue that provides a fun and informal environment where you can learn to create effortless dishes. Rowallan Castle boasts winding streams, impressive woodlands, and even a Bronze Age settlement amongst the rolling greens of the world class golf course.

In Mauchline, learn about Scotland’s Bard at the Burns House Museum, where Burns’ once lived, and witness collections of rare, original objects and documents, as well as exploring the onsite library. Nearby you’ll find the Catrine House Coffee Shop & Ice Cream Parlour where you can enjoy award-winning ice-cream made from milk and cream courtesy of their very own herd of pedigree Ayrshire cows. There is a play park for the little ones and a farm shop so you can take delicious local produce home with you.

Come and explore the undiscovered gems of Scotland’s East Ayrshire!

Loch Doon -
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Scottish Dark Sky Observatory -
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Burns House Museum, Mauchline -
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock -
Dean Castle and Country Park, Kilmarnock -
Dunlop Dairy, Stewarton -
Catrine House Ice Cream Parlour, Mauchline -
Cook School, Kilmarnock -
Rowallan Golf Course, Kilmarnock -
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Illuminight Show in Kilmarnock

Illuminight is a magical experience for all the family with stunning visuals, state-of-the-art light installations and audio visual effects.
This is an unaccompanied tour of the grounds following a designated route with installations, illuminations and lighting of the plants, paths and selected buildings.

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