Howard Park, Kilmarnock was previously known as “Barbadoes Green”. The roots of Kilmarnock Football Club can be traced back to the park.

Lady’s Walk in Howard Park lies in the former grounds of Kilmarnock House and commemorates the grief-stricken walks taken by the young widow of The Earl of Kilmarnock who was sentenced to be hanged, drawn and quartered in London in 1746, later commuted to beheading. His widow died a year after his execution.

The land which makes up Howard Park was given to Kilmarnock by the Howard De Walden family.

A major improvement programme is to commence in October 2009 which should consist of an immediate clean-up scheme for the various monuments in the park, new paths and a garden area.

URsTV shall keep an eye on the park and keep you up-to-date once the improvement works begin.

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