Towns & cities · Scottish Lowlands
West Kilbride
Also known as: Cille Bhrìghde an Iar
West Kilbride — village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
West Kilbride is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 4,700 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6966°, -4.8576°.
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Official information
West Kilbride Museum is located in the Village Hall and features a display of caricatures of local figures. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits and learn about the history of the area.
From the Wikipedia article
West Kilbride (Scottish Gaelic: Cille Bhrìghde an Iar) is a village and historic parish in North Ayrshire, Scotland, on the west coast by the Firth of Clyde, looking across the Firth of Clyde to Goat Fell and the Isle of Arran. West Kilbride and adjoining districts of Seamill and Portencross are generally considered to be a small town, having a combined population of 4,393 at the 2001 census.
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Background
History
A Neolithic cup and ring marked stone is located on Blackshaw Hill, near West Kilbride. This stone is unusual, in that it is carved with three spirals. Although the purpose of such stones is not known, it is considered that they may have had religious importance. Traces of an Iron Age fortification were uncovered when the house named "The Fort" was constructed in Ardrossan Road, Seamill.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6966, -4.8576
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA23 9EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Phone
- 01294823284
- Population
- 4,700
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 0.4 km
- Official site
- www.westkilbridemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1010320 (CC0)
- wikipedia: West Kilbride (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Kirktonhall House.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Andrews Church, Main Street, West Kilbride
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Kirktonhall House
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Barony Parish Church, Main Street, West Kilbride
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Lord John Boyd Orr Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Kirktonhall Sundial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Dr Robert Simpson Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
West Kilbride Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Overton Church (Church of Scotland), Including Boundary Wall, Gatepiers and Gates, Ritchie Street
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Law Castle
Literary houses · 0.6 km
Law Castle
Castles · 0.6 km
West Kilbride
Villages · 0.7 km
West Kilbride, located in the Scottish Highlands, has a population of 4,700. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 4,700
- Constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Top categories near here
Things to see in West Kilbride
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📷 5Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Ardrossan Castle
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Ardrossan Pierhead Lighthouse
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Auchenharvie Golf Course
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📷 3Islands · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Island
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Construction Yard Pier
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📷 5Watermills · Scottish Lowlands
Dalgarven Mill Museum
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📷 5Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume
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📷 3Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Garnock Bridge
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Hunterston Castle
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📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Lowlands
Hunterston Terminal
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📷 5📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Kirktonhall House
Kirktonhall House — house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Lowlands
Little Cumbrae New Lighthouse
Little Cumbrae New Lighthouse — lighthouse in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Little Cumbrae Old Lighthouse
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Macfadzean's Monument
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📷 3Harbours & ports · Scottish Lowlands
Old Harbour, Portencross
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📷 3Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Portencross Castle
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📷 3Piers · Scottish Lowlands
Portencross Pier
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📷 3Other places · Scottish Lowlands
Robert Burns mural
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Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
St Andrews Church, Main Street, West Kilbride
St Andrews Church, Main Street, West Kilbride — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Kirktonhall House
Kirktonhall House — house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Barony Parish Church, Main Street, West Kilbride
Barony Parish Church, Main Street, West Kilbride — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Lord John Boyd Orr Memorial
Lord John Boyd Orr Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Kirktonhall Sundial
Kirktonhall Sundial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride
Monument To Dr. Robert Simpson, Cemetery, West Kilbride — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near West Kilbride
Places to stay
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Millport Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Restaurants · Scottish Lowlands
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Auld Hoose Bar, 9 Main Street, Dalry
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Champion Shell Inn, 5 Schoolwell Street, Stevenston
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📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Kingsway Bar, 26-28 Main Street, Kilwinning
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📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Smugglers Tavern, 53, 55 Eglinton Street, Beith
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Kilbride?
- West Kilbride is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA23 9EX).
- What is West Kilbride?
- West Kilbride — village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to West Kilbride?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA23 9EX.
- Is West Kilbride free to visit?
- Yes, West Kilbride is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Kilbride?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA23 9EX.