Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock

Name: Burns Monument Centre
Address: Burns Monument Centre Kay Park, Kilmarnock, KA3 7RU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1563 576695

#4 among attractions in Kilmarnock

Monuments and statues, Memorial

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Facts and practical information

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. The building was restored and extended as a genealogy centre, reopening as the Burns Monument Centre in 2009. ()

Coordinates: 55°36'46"N, 4°29'23"W

Address

Burns Monument Centre Kay ParkKilmarnock KA3 7RU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1563 576695

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Kilmarnock

Day trips

Burns Monument Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dean Castle, Dick Institute, Palace Theatre, Laigh Kirk.

0.8 miN
Wooded park around 14th century castle
Dean Castle, Kilmarnock
20 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.
~1600 ftS
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
8 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.
~1520 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Town, Theater
Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
8 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.
~1920 ftSW
Church
Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock
10 min walk • The Laigh Kirk is a church in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
~270 ftNE
Park
Kay Park, Kilmarnock
2 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.
0.8 miSW
Park
Howard Park, Kilmarnock
21 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.
~1510 ftS
Memorial
Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock
8 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.
~1030 ftW
Bridge
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock
5 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.
0.6 miSW
55°36'17"N • 4°29'52"W
Galleon Leisure Centre, Kilmarnock
17 min walk • Outdoor activities
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kings Theatre, Kilmarnock
16 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.
1 miSW
Football, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rugby Park, Kilmarnock
25 min walk • Rugby Park, also known as The BBSP Stadium Rugby Park for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium situated in the Scottish town of Kilmarnock. It was first used in 1899 and is the home of Kilmarnock F.C. Rugby Park has also been used for concerts, with Elton John playing to 15,000 in a first for the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Burns Monument Centre?

Nearby attractions include Kay Park, Kilmarnock (2 min walk), Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock (5 min walk), Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock (8 min walk), Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock (8 min walk).

How to get to Burns Monument Centre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Burns Monument Centre:

Bus

Kilmarnock Bus Station (7 min walk)

Train

Kilmarnock (10 min walk)