Dean Castle, Kilmarnock

Name: Dean Castle
Address: Dean Rd, Kilmarnock, KA3 1XB, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1563 554734

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1350 (674 years ago)Elevation: 187 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 55°37'24"N, 4°29'2"W

Address

Dean RdKilmarnock KA3 1XB United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1563 554734

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Day trips

Dean Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dick Institute, Palace Theatre, Burns Monument Centre, Laigh Kirk.

1 miS
Specialty museum, Library, Museum
Dick Institute, Kilmarnock
27 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.
1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Town, Theater
Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
27 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.
0.8 miS
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock
20 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.
1.1 miSW
Church
Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock
28 min walk • The Laigh Kirk is a church in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
0.7 miS
Park
Kay Park, Kilmarnock
19 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.
1 miS
Memorial
Kilmarnock War Memorial, Kilmarnock
27 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.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock
23 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.
1.4 miNW
Park
Cunninghamhead Estate
35 min walk • The Cunninghamhead Estate is in the 21st century mainly a residential caravan park with two private residences near Irvine, Scotland. It was once a private estate, owned by a sequence of recorded families since around 1418.
0.9 miSW
Distillery, Whiskey distillery
Johnnie Walker, Kilmarnock
24 min walk • 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.
1 miSW
Street
King Street, Kilmarnock
27 min walk • King Street was once the principal business street in Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland. King Street runs from the "Cross" over the Kilmarnock Water and on to the junction with Titchfield Street.
1 miSW
Universities and schools
George Hotel, Kilmarnock
25 min walk • The George Hotel, Kilmarnock, Scotland was built in the 19th century and is "B" Listed. The building is situated on land at the top of Portland Street. This land was once the home of Kilmarnock Bowling Club. It was one of the top hotels in the area. The George was Kilmarnock's 5-star hotel. The hotel closed in 1920.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dean Castle open?

Dean Castle is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dean Castle?

Nearby attractions include Kay Park, Kilmarnock (19 min walk), Burns Monument Centre, Kilmarnock (20 min walk), Kilmarnock railway viaduct, Kilmarnock (23 min walk), Johnnie Walker, Kilmarnock (24 min walk).

How to get to Dean Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dean Castle:

Train

Kilmarnock (25 min walk)

Bus

Kilmarnock Bus Station (25 min walk)