Follies · Central Scotland
Prophets Grave
Also known as: Smith's Grave
In or near Skelmorlie.
Prophets Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Prophets Grave is a folly in the Scottish Highlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Largs, about 3.2 km away. Postcode area KA30.
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Place summary
Prophets Grave, also known as Smith's Grave, is a folly located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA30. It is notable for its unique design and serves as a distinctive landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8204, -4.8547
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA30 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: n2080450034 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prophets Grave?
- Prophets Grave is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA30 8SL).
- What is Prophets Grave?
- Prophets Grave is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prophets Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA30 8SL.
- Is Prophets Grave free to visit?
- Yes, Prophets Grave is free to enter.
- How do I get to Prophets Grave?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA30 8SL.