Johnnie Walker, Kilmarnock

#16 among attractions in Kilmarnock

Eat and drink, Distillery, Whiskey distillery

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Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky now owned by Diageo that originated in the Scottish burgh of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire. The brand was first established by grocer John Walker. It is the most widely distributed brand of blended Scotch whisky in the world, sold in almost every country, with annual sales of the equivalent of over 223.7 million 700 ml bottles in 2016. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°36'52"N, 4°30'4"W

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Johnnie Walker – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dean Castle, Dick Institute, Palace Theatre, Burns Monument Centre.

0.9 miNE
Wooded park around 14th century castle
Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
24 min walk • Dean Castle is situated in the Dean Castle Country Park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was the stronghold for the Boyd Family, who were lords of Kilmarnock for over 400 years.
0.6 miSE
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
16 min walk • The Dick Institute is a museum and library in Kilmarnock, Scotland. It is an important cultural venue in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and art gallery space in Ayrshire as well as the central library for East Ayrshire.
0.4 miSE
Concerts and shows, Town, Theater
Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
11 min walk • The Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock was originally opened as a corn exchange in 1863 and converted to a theatre in 1903. The red-sandstone Italianate tower, by James Ingram, dominates the cross at London Road and Green Street.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
12 min walk • The Burns Monument in Kay Park, Kilmarnock, Scotland, commemorates the poet Robert Burns. It is located at an elevated position within Kay Park, to the east of Kilmarnock Town Centre. The monument was opened in 1879, and is a category B listed building. In 2004 a fire destroyed part of the monument.
~1850 ftSE
Church
Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock
9 min walk • The Laigh Kirk is a church in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
0.5 miE
Park
Kay Park, Kilmarnock
13 min walk • Kay Park is a 30 acres park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The money for its purchase was bequeathed to the town of Kilmarnock by former native insurance broker Alexander Kay who died in Glasgow in January 1866.
0.7 miS
Park
Howard Park, Kilmarnock
20 min walk • Howard Park is a public park in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. It was previously known as Barbadoes Green. The roots of Kilmarnock Football Club may be traced back to the park.
0.6 miSE
Memorial
Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock
15 min walk • The Kilmarnock War Memorial is a war memorial located in Kilmarnock Scotland. Built in 1927, it pays tribute to all those who fought in the First World War, Second World War, Korean War & the Northern Ireland Conflict.
~1650 ftSE
Bridge
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock
8 min walk • Kilmarnock railway viaduct, known locally as The Viaduct, is a railway viaduct crossing the town centre of Kilmarnock, and was constructed between 1843–1850. The bridge begins at Kilmarnock railway station and leads to destinations in England.
0.7 miS
55°36'17"N • 4°29'52"W
Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock
18 min walk • Outdoor activities
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kings Theatre, Kilmarnock
18 min walk • The Kings Theatre was a theatre and latterly a cinema in the town of Kilmarnock in what is now East Ayrshire. The Kings Theatre opened in Titchfield Street in October 1904.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Johnnie Walker?

Nearby attractions include George Hotel, Kilmarnock (5 min walk), Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock (8 min walk), King Street, Kilmarnock (9 min walk), Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock (9 min walk).

How to get to Johnnie Walker by public transport?

The nearest stations to Johnnie Walker:

Train

Kilmarnock (5 min walk)

Bus

Kilmarnock Bus Station (10 min walk)