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'''Kilmarnock''' is a large market town in [[Ayrshire]], in the [[Scottish Lowlands]] south of [[Glasgow]].
'''Kilmarnock''' is a large market town in [[Ayrshire]], in the [[Scottish Lowlands]] south of [[Glasgow]].
Historically, important local industries have included [[coal]]-mining, [[carpet]]-making (including the carpets of the [[Titanic]]) and locomotive manufacture.
Historically, important local industries have included [[coal]]-mining, [[carpet]]-making (including the carpets of the [[Titanic]]) and locomotive manufacture. The town is a hotbed of [[freemasonry]] and it is difficult for non-masons to obtain any worthwhile employment there. As a result of this many inhabitants of "Killie" commute daily to [[Glasgow]].
A hat known as the 'Kilmarnock bunnet' (bonnet) has its origins in the town.
A hat known as the 'Kilmarnock bunnet' (bonnet) has its origins in the town.