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Kilmarnock (kĭlmär`nək), city (1991 pop. 51,799), East Ayrshire, SW Scotland. An industrial town in a mining area, it has industries that manufacture carpets, hosiery, farm and hydraulic machinery, whiskey, and shoes. Its textile industry (bonnets) dates from 1603; its dairy industry is also well known. Robert Burns Burns, Robert, 1759–96, Scottish poet.
LifeThe son of a hard-working and intelligent farmer, Burns was the oldest of seven children, all of whom had to help in the work on the farm. ..... Click the link for more information. 's first poems were published there in 1786; the Burns Monument has a museum. Kilmarnock a town in SW Scotland, the administrative centre of East Ayrshire: associations with Robert Burns; engineering and textile industries; whisky blending. Pop.: 43 588 (2001) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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From the Department of Otolaryngology, Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, Scotland. His story began on a farm in Kilmarnock, Scotland, a humble beginning for what would become a global dynasty, says Gregor Cattanach of Johnnie Walker. The new plant will consolidate low-volume production from facilities in Kilmarnock, Scotland, where GGB formerly shared production space with Dana Corporation, and Dolny Kubin, Slovakia, which will be closed upon completion of the new facility. |
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