Partner Museums

Kilwinning Abbey Tower Heritage Centre

Description:

Built in 1816, in the ruins of the town's 12th century Abbey, the heritage centre displays the fascinating history of both the abbey and the town of Kilwinning.

Kilwinning Abbey Tower is the home of the oldest archery competition in the world. Every June archers gather to try and shoot the papingo (a wooden pigeon) at the top of the tower.

The heritage centre is manned on behalf of North Ayrshire Council by the Kilwinning and District Preservation Society.

Opening Hours:

Open Easter weekend, then mid May – mid September Friday, Saturday & Sunday:1pm - 3pm Outwith these times, pre-arranged group visits may be possible.

Admission:

Free. Wheelchair access to the ground floor only. Access to top of tower is up 143 steep winding stairs over three floors.

Address:

Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire

Email:

andy.baird@talktalk.net