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Abbey Tower restoration work

We're delighted that the long-awaited programme of work on the 210-year-old building has begun. The Tower is owned and maintained by North Ayrshire Council, and is home to our Heritage Centre. Check our Facebook page for updates and photos of the work in progress.6 Feb 2026 2

Winter talks

Thursday 12 February The Man Who sold Nelson's Column - Scottish Frauds with Dane Love

Thursday 19 March Historic Buildings of the Irvine Valley with David McMeekin'

Both talks at 7pm in the Congregational Church Hall, Kilwinning

Abbey Tower repair works
Heritage Centre closed 

The volunteers of Kilwinning Heritage apologise for the closure of the Abbey Tower Heritage Centre since February 2025. North Ayrshire Council is planning a programme of repairs. Other KH activities will continue as normal: free public talks, research, community archive project, book sales etc.  For up-to-date information, contact us or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Kilwi...

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