Now located in High Street the library is ideally placed to be utilised to a greater degree than it…read moreused to when incorporated inside the council building.The library is busier as a result of this move and offer the facility for audio books as well as your traditional means.Internet acces is also available so if you need a means of studying online you can utlilise the computers inside.Carparking is readily available as the library is located next to two car parks so getting there is not an issue.The front of the building looks onto the main bus route so no problems there either.

excellent modern facility, cafe area good value and well laid out! The exhibition area is also well…read moreworth a visit!

A rather small but very pleasant little library inside the beautiful Dick Institute with a good…read morerange of books for the space allowed and friendly, helpful staff. Everything is neat and tidy and the cases of books have large signs above stating 'fiction', 'non-fiction' etc. It would be helpful if sub-categories could be added sometime, ie 'biographies', 'local interest' and so on, as it would save a lot of browsing time for new library members. Adult members can borrow up to 8 books, 4 DVDs, 2 videos, 6 talking books and 4 magazines. The magazines are on a wide range of subjects as well, both current magazines and back issues. Membership is free and it's very easy to join provided you have some identification with you. There are old library books for sale and there are a few chairs and tables dotted about, plus at least one (free) computer point. Across the hallway there is a very good music library. There are audio books available in tape, CD and MP3 format. A charge is normally made for these but concessions are available. There's an additional reference library but I haven't used that myself yet. Easy to walk to from the town centre and will take about 10 minutes via The Burns Mall and past The Palace Theatre.

So amazing yes. My children had a lot of happiness going to this place! So nice to take them and so…read morenice they enjoyed it. Y

Impossible to add much else as it's all been said by others before me! I just want to add my 5…read morestars because this is such a great place to visit again and again. There's so much so see and of course, the exhibitions are superb. The building is beautiful too and set in attractive grounds, only a short walk from the town centre. The staff are always helpful and knowledgeable.

Fair sized library with a good selection of books. They also have tapes, CDs and videos that can…read morehired as well. If there is a particular book you wish they will order it in for you. The staff are helpful and always have time for a chat.

As libraries go this is a very modern, very spacious place. It is right in the centre of the town,…read morethe only problem is parking. The library is well stock and ooks can be ordered. Staff friendly and helpful. Point of notice if you cant find the building its on the main cross roads and has a statue of Jean Armour outside.as the sign for the library is rather small. Very good research facilities.

I would class this as a local library as it is quite small however by no means is it limited. Very…read morefriendly staff who are knowledgeable about the local area and the srvices offered by the local council. Adds a touch of something different to a visit to teh local shops

The local community centre or Stute as it is affectionately known (shortened from Institute)is a…read morehub of activity with weekly events such as bingo,carpet bowls,line dancing,guides and brownies to name but a few.It also holds sway as polling place for local and national elections.The library is encorporated within the building and is always in demand for occasions such as large scale celebrations like Anniversaries and parties.It has undergone a major overhaul in recent years made possible by local fund raising events and lottery good causes donations.A weekly cafe is held on Thursdays and this gives an opportunity for all members young and old ,of the village ,to come together.

Fantastic place to visit often.The castle tours,animall park,ranger centre,visitor centre,free…read morecinema,gift shop,cafe,ranger centre,all great. Plenty of picnic areas and good walks in the park too. Visit the horses & donkeys. Private stables at the top of the park for treks through the park.Pony rides during holidays. Loads of events on all through the year. Free ranger led activities for families & kids during school holidays. Look out for concerts,some free,some ticketed but all low cost. Castle tours are good,ask questions and the guides will have all the answers,they are great.The main castle has a great new area for kids to try on real armour and medieval play costumes.Brilliant. Yes there are ghosts too.If you are very lucky you might just bump into one. Loads of good events on throughout the year,craft fayres,car shows,dog shows,family fun days,medieval weekends,etc. I love this place.

It's difficult to know how to 'rate' this!! As a road, you can drive across it much of the time but…read moreevery time there's some heavy rain the river, the Kilmarnock Water, overflows and blocks the road. Sometimes there's only an inch or two and the majority of people drive through it, though several times people have got stuck midway! There is at least one video on YouTube showing the fire brigade rescuing people from the middle of the ford! I have heard that cars have been swept away by the force of the water. I confess that I nearly got stuck once myself last winter when I tried to drive through thinking it was only about an inch deep whereas it was quite a bit deeper. It gave me a fright and I wouldn't dare to try that again when the road is flooded! For pedestrians, there is a footbridge to one side, but motorists have to find another way around if the road is impassible. Although a new £1m state-of-the-art road bridge was promised by the council back in 2009, nothing has happened so far. It is to also incorporate a new pedestrian footway and even a fish pass. All residents in the area (including myself!) are still waiting to see this marvellous new bridge!!