Kilwinning Holidays

Kilwinning is an attractive town in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The town is situated on the banks of the River Garnock and lies just a few miles from the west coast. The pedestrianised town centre offers pleasant shopping in the historic buildings as well as an assortment of cafes, restaurants and local pubs serving hearty food. Holiday accommodation in Kilwinning can be found in friendly B&Bs and self-catering holiday cottages throughout the town as well as country caravan parks and campsites in the surrounding area. These are good options for UK budget holidays in a striking area of rural Scotland.  

 

Kilwinning holidays are steeped in history and heritage with several places of historical interest in and around the town. The ruined Kilwinning Abbey is located in the centre of the town and provides a fascinating sense of Kilwinning’s ancient past. Just south of the town stands Eglinton Castle, another reminder of the area’s rich history and Eglinton Country Park, which surrounds the castle, is a popular spot for walking, wildlife spotting and picnics with both locals and visitors alike. A variety of other notable buildings in Kilwinning, such as the original Freemason’s Lodge, add character and charm to the town and holiday accommodation in holiday cottages or B&Bs can be found in many of the attractive historical buildings whilst on a UK holiday here.

 

A holiday in Kilwinning provides a great base from which to explore the surrounding towns and countryside of North Ayrshire. With close links to the nearby towns of Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston, Kilwinning offers good access to all three towns as well as the sheltered bay and attractive beach around which they are centred. Stroll along the nostalgic old fashioned sea front of Saltcoats or visit 15^th century Ardrossan Castle. From Ardrossan you can also catch the regular ferry to the Isle of Arran and discover more of Scotland’s traditional heritage and wild coastline while on a cheap UK holiday in Kilwinning.