Down the Rabbit Hole . . .
Join us for our next talk: Jeni Park, Kilwinning Archivist, delves into newly discovered legal documents from Kilwinning Community Archive, disappearing down some interesting research rabbit holes on the way!
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New pop-up exhibition
Eglinton Country Park
From Cloisters to Courtyard
The story of Kilwinning Abbey Tower and Eglinton Castle. Knights, jousting, papingos, local history and more.
FREE entry. Come and find out more about Kilwinning Heritage and our Abbey Tower Heritage Centre.
Open from Easter - Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm in the courtyard.
Latest News
Work on Abbey Tower due to start
North Ayrshire Council, who owns the Tower, has confirmed it will use almost £200,000 of funding to help restore one of the region’s most beautiful and iconic landmarks. The works - required to ensure its long-term conservation - include building fabric repairs and improvements that will ensure water ingress is prevented. Lost features will also be reinstated, and a range of other improvements will be carried out to preserve the asset and enhance the visitor experience throughout the building.
The works at Kilwinning Abbey Tower are being funded by a range of sources including internal Council budgets, the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and the Scottish Government’s Place Based Investment Programme. The allocation of Crown Estates funding will maximise the level of external investment in the project and provide additional contingency funding due to the nature of the works
Statement from Craig McLellan, Chairperson of Kilwinning Heritage:
“We are absolutely delighted that Kilwinning Abbey Tower is receiving this significant investment. This project will ensure the long-term preservation of one of our town’s most iconic landmarks, with restoration work aimed at bringing it as close to its original condition as possible. Kilwinning Abbey is a key part of our heritage, and this investment reinforces North Ayrshire Council’s commitment to protecting and celebrating our history. We look forward to seeing the transformation and welcoming visitors to enjoy this treasured site for many years to come.”
Please keep an eye on social media posts by Kilwinning Heritage where we will keep you up to date with the progress.
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