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Skelmorlie Castle
Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland
UK
Skelmorlie Castle in 1829
Skelmorlie Castle is located in Scotland
Skelmorlie Castle
Skelmorlie Castle
Coordinates55°51′07″N 4°53′05″W / 55.8520°N 4.8847°W / 55.8520; -4.8847
Grid referenceNS 19524 65838
TypeScottish Tower House
Site information
Open to
the public
No
Conditionin excellent repair
Site history
Builtend 15th/early 16th century
Built byGeorge Montgomerie, First of Skelmorlie
In usePrivate dwelling in routine use
MaterialsRed Sandstone block & rubble

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.[1] The modern village of Skelmorlie lies to the north of the castle.

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