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Visit our picturesque village with parks, restaurants, shops and attractions to keep you and the family entertained.

Visit Kilmaurs is a privately run page aimed at attracting visitors to the village.

26/05/2022

A beautiful rainbow over the war memorial and town trail this evening 🌈

12/02/2022

A walk into history…

The Glencairn Aisle is Kilmaurs' best kept secret, hidden behind St Maurs-Glencairn Church.

The building contains the burial crypt of the Cunningham Earls of Glencairn and a magnificently carved monument of 1600 to James, the 7th Earl, his wife, Countess Margaret and their eight children. The crypt lies beneath a slab set into the floor and it contains at least 21 family burials.

Two recently identified ornately carved 14th century cross slabs in the aisle are thought to have originally come from the graves of Sir William Cunningham and his wife who founded the collegiate college at Kilmaurs that once had a range of buildings nearby, housing priests whose job was to pray for the souls of the Cunninghams.

The aisle and monument have suffered over the centuries with a collapse of the roof, vandalism by labourers who broke into the crypt, casual damage as well as robbing of the stones. The Cunningham family paid for repairs that were managed by Duncan McNaught, the village's teacher and an eminent historian.

Urgent repairs have again become essential and a Glencairn Aisle Preservation Committee is raising funds to ensure the survival of the aisle and its monument. The aisle's owners have not been identified, but the aisle has its own page with a BACS donation facility, Wikipedia article and YouTube videos. Local artist Tina Sloan is a supporter and has produced paintings of the aisle and monument which are sold in her art studio in Kilmaurs main street with a percentage donated to the preservation funds.

For more information search for Glencairn Aisle on Facebook 👍🏻

23/12/2021

Can you believe Santa and his Elf made it all the way to Kilmaurs for all our boys and girls!? Thank you to The Weston for hosting them! 🎅🏻 🎄

22/11/2021

❄️ A beautiful crisp morning to walk the paths of the village ☀️

13/10/2021

Spotlight On: The Weston Tavern

The Weston est 1777 was originally the Kilmaurs manse and blacksmiths, Today the historic old buildings have been transformed with great care and consideration into a beautiful classic country bar and restaurant, where you can be sure to find a friendly and enjoyable experience.

Relax in the bar of the Weston's genuine rustic interior, with its dark stone floor and thick stone walls, wood features, soft furnishings and a heart-warming wood-burning fire during the winter. In the summer, choose the outdoor courtyard with table service and watch the world go by while enjoying some of our freshly prepared food and some drinks from our bar.

Through in the restaurant the Weston's rustic theme continues, with cosy seating and beautifully appointed tables offering a truly relaxing and enjoyable dining experience.

The Weston has won numerous awards over the last few years more recently East Ayrshire’s venue of the year at the national pub and bar awards and restaurant of the year for Ayrshire at the Scottish prestige awards.

An excellent spot for meet-ups with friends, special occasions and family meals, The Weston sits at the heart of our beautiful village and is well worth a visit!

26/09/2021

Spotlight On: The Wee Art Shop 🎨 🖼

My name is Tina Sloan and I'm an artist who paints in oils and watercolours. I love to paint portraits of people, pets and houses! I also really enjoy going out into the countryside and painting landscapes and seascapes "en plein air".
A few years ago I was blessed to become the proprietor of a shop at 48 Main Street , which I named "Wee Art Shop". This is my working studio, and sanctuary!
Upon entering the Wee Art Shop you will see various crafts and art by local makers as well as Kilmaurs themed items such as mugs, coasters, prints, canvases, cards and slates, printed from my artwork.
The rear of the shop is my studio area, where I paint. I paint the things I'm inspired by when I'm out and about. I often take photos and then paint them when I get back to the studio. I also happily take commissions.

The Wee Art Shop is open during school hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and by appointment other times. (Just call me to arrange a suitable time.)

18/09/2021

The beautiful Glencairn Church as seen from the Town Trail. A lovely walk that takes in many of the most popular sites of Kilmaurs - perfect for a sunny day ☀️

11/09/2021

Spotlight on: The Cracked Olive

Situated right in the heart of Kilmaurs Main Street is The Cracked Olive. A delightful stop for store cupboard essentials, delicious treats and freshly prepared lunch options.

Bring along your own containers (or choose one available) for zero-waste options of oils, vinegars, pulses, cereals, pasta, flour, dried fruits and nuts. You can even purchase nuts and then use the Nut-Butter machine to make your own delicious spreads and jars of nut-butter!

You will also find a variety of local produce, from the fresh Mossgiel milk vending machine where you can fill up your milk bottles to the delicious Ayrshire cheeses and meats available in the chilled section.

The tempting smell of fresh-baking wafts through the shop from a wide range of loaves, tasty pastries and treats to choose from. The sourdough is an amazing choice alongside some oils and vinegars for dipping, or choose the homemade soup and take a crusty roll away for a quick and easy lunch option. If it’s a hot meal you’re after there are freshly baked potatoes to choose from with a variety of fillings available.

It is always a delight to pop into The Cracked Olive with their eco-conscious outlook and friendly welcome - we know you will love it too!

28/08/2021

We have such talented local artists and craftspeople in our village ⭐️
There is still one more day of Kilmaurs Walking Festival with opportunities to explore alongside some friendly and knowledgeable guides 🚶‍♂️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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