Skelmorlie Castle

Skelmorlie Castle, North Ayrshire Photo © Thomas Nugent, 21 May 2008

Skelmorlie Castle, North Ayrshire Photo © William Craig, 31 July 2005

Skelmorlie Castle is a castle in North Ayrshire, to the south of the village of Skelmorlie, on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The castle was formerly the seat and stronghold of Clan Montgomery.^[1] Today Skelmorlie Castle is a private residence.

Skelmorlie Castle comprises the Keep, estimated to have been constructed in 1502 if not earlier, and a Victorian extension dating from 1856. Although the silhouette of the keep has remained largely unchanged for over five centuries, its red sandstone rubble construction was rough-cast harled in the early 1960s following a damaging fire in 1959. Historic Scotland listed the Castle (comprising the original Keep and attached Victorian addition) and the adjoining courtyard buildings as "Category B" in 1971.

Skelmorlie Castle is today a private residence, and is not available as a wedding venue or for other social purposes. The castle does not include any apartments or accommodation for rental, and is a fully private residence.

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References

• An 1879 Guide to Wemyss Bay, Skelmorlie, Inverkip, Largs and the surrounding districts with maps and illustrations, Rev John Boyd, M.A. Minister (1871 - 1899) of Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie United Presbyterian Church 'The North Church' for Strangers Residing in The District and Visitors at The Wemyss Bay Hydropathic Establishment (Skelmorlie Hydro Hotel), Published By Alexander Gardner, Paisley 1879.

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