Towns & cities · Central Scotland
Skelmorlie
Skelmorlie — village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Skelmorlie, the nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, located 0.8 km away. Entry to the town is free. The postcode for sat-nav is PA17 5DX.
About
Skelmorlie is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,060 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8692°, -4.8863°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Skelmorlie is a village in North Ayrshire in the southwest of Scotland. Although it is the northernmost settlement in the council area of North Ayrshire it is contiguous with Wemyss Bay, which is in Inverclyde, and has a PA zone postcode unlike the rest of Ayrshire which is in the KA zone. The dividing line is the Kelly Burn, which flows into the Firth of Clyde just south of the Rothesay ferry terminal. Despite their proximity, the two villages have historically been divided, Skelmorlie in Ayrshire and Wemyss Bay in Renfrewshire. Skelmorlie itself is divided into two sections, Lower and Upper Skelmorlie. There is one primary school in the village, with secondary age pupils going to Largs Academy in North Ayrshire. In common with this part of the Clyde foreshore, the rich red sandstone is a prominent feature of the landscape and housing in Skelmorlie.
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Background
History
in Largs.]] Skelmorlie's history is recorded as far back as the fifteenth century. Skelmorlie Castle, south of the village, is a tower house built on the site of an older structure in 1502. Much altered and added to since, it is an ancient seat of the Clan Montgomery (a notable burial tomb of the family can be seen at Skelmorlie Aisle in Largs). During the nineteenth century the village was once home to many Glasgow tea barons. On the cliff above the shore a large hydropathic institution once stood, with access from the main road via a lift whose shaft was hewn out of the rock face. The building later operated as a hotel, but was demolished in the 1990s. To the south of Skelmorlie is the…
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- Coordinates
- 55.8692, -4.8863
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- PA17 5DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Population
- 2,060
- Nearest railway station
- Wemyss Bay — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1013753 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Skelmorlie (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Red sandstone house - geograph.org.uk - 171503.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Skelmorlie Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Wemyss Bay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Wemyss Bay
Villages · 0.8 km
Wemyss Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Wemyss Bay Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Wemyss Bay
Towns & cities · 1.6 km
Skelmorlie Castle
Castles · 1.9 km
St Josephs Church, Forbes Place, Wemyss Bay
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Bridge, Brigend, Meigle
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Whiting Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Meigle Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
Skelmorlie is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 2,060. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,060
- Constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
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Things to see in Skelmorlie
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skelmorlie?
- Skelmorlie is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA17 5DX).
- What is Skelmorlie?
- Skelmorlie — village in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Skelmorlie?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA17 5DX.
- Is Skelmorlie free to visit?
- Yes, Skelmorlie is free to enter.
- How do I get to Skelmorlie?
- The nearest railway station is Wemyss Bay, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA17 5DX.