Castles · Central Scotland
Skelmorlie Castle
In or near Skelmorlie.
Skelmorlie Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Skelmorlie Castle, the nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA17 5EF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Skelmorlie Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8519°, -4.8847°.
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Heritage listing
Skelmorlie Castle stands on the eastern shore of the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, at the north-western corner of the county of Ayrshire. The structure dates from 1502, and was formerly the seat and stronghold of the Montgomery Clan. The modern village of Skelmorlie lies to the north of the castle.
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From the Wikipedia article
Skelmorlie Castle stands on the eastern shore of the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, at the north-western corner of the county of Ayrshire. The structure dates from 1502, and was formerly the seat and stronghold of the Montgomery Clan. The modern village of Skelmorlie lies to the north of the castle.
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Background
History
The name is given as 'North Skelmoirluy' on Robert Gordon's map of 1636–52; 'Skelmurly' on John Adair's map of 1685; and 'Skelmorly' on William Roy's map of 1745–47. The origin of the name may be 'shelter leeside of the great rock' and 'Skel-' may be equivalent to 'Skeir' and 'Skerries.'
Description
During the reign of Robert III (1390–1406) the lands of Skelmorlie were held by the Cunninghames of Kilmaurs; in about 1460 the northern portion passed into the hands of the Montgomeries as Skelmorlie-Montgomerie, the remainder continuing as Skelmorlie-Cunninghame. Anne, sister of Alexander de Montgomerie married a Cunninghame of Kilmaurs and this may explain the division of the lands.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8519, -4.8847
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- PA17 5EF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.parksandgardens.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q7534501 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skelmorlie Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Skelmorlie castle frontage.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmorlie Castle?
- Skelmorlie Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA17 5EF).
- What is Skelmorlie Castle?
- Skelmorlie Castle — castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Skelmorlie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA17 5EF.
- Is Skelmorlie Castle a listed building?
- Skelmorlie Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Skelmorlie Castle charge admission?
- Skelmorlie Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Skelmorlie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA17 5EF.