This imposing red sandstone church dates from 1879. The…read morearchitects were the brothers, William and Robert Ingram, the sons of James Ingram the famous Kilmarnock architect who designed many of the well known buildings in the town, including the beautiful Palace Theatre and St Marnock's Church. William eventually became an architect in Glasgow but Robert stayed in Kilmarnock. He later designed the Burns Monument and the Dick Institute. When Grange Church first opened it was described as a handsome cruciform structure with a spire of 140ft. There are 860 sittings and a hall and classroom to the E has accommodation for 500 people. A memorial stone can be found below the arch on the left side of the window above the entrance to the church. There is a steel bell in the tower which is thought to be the largest in the country. Corrosion makes deciphering the date on the side difficult, but it is thought to read '1867'. The stained glass window behind the pulpit was donated in 1896 by Miss M. Taylor in memory of her father, William Taylor. In 1902, an organ was added and it continued in use until 2009. I don't know how long it has been since this church stopped being used for worship as I see that it is now closed up and there are signs outside which state that it is now for sale or to rent. It will be interesting to see what happens to it in future.

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.