Place details
Place nameKilmarnock
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude55.617
Longitude-4.5
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Became known in 17th cen. for "Kilmarnock cowls," a type of bonnet & later for its quality carpets; industries include engineering & Johnny Walker whiskey distillery established in 1820; town celebrated in Robert Burns poems, first printed here 1786.
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