What is recorded here
Skelmorlie, 34 Skelmorlie Castle Road, stands as a post Medieval house in North Ayrshire, Scotland. The exact position is known to within ten metres, yet the front door remains closed to casual curiosity. It is the kind of place where ordinary life continued long after the grand castle faded from memory.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skelmorlie, 34 Skelmorlie Castle Road as House (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Skelmorlie Castle was built by the Campbell family in the 16th century and later held by the Cunninghame family. It is remembered for its historical association with the region's noble families and its architectural significance in the Clyde Estuary area.
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Places near here
Skelmorlie, Lower Reservoir, Tank and FilterFilter House (19th Century), Water Tank (19th Century) · 99 yd
Skelmorlie, Lower ReservoirReservoir (19th Century) · 143 yd
Skelmorlie, 77b Skelmorlie Castle Road, Mount ViewVilla (period Unassigned) · 339 yd_Impounding_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_2312383.jpg?width=1280)
Skelmorlie, Upper ReservoirReservoir (19th Century) · 513 yd
Wemyss Bay War MemorialMemorial · 1188 yd
Transport Trust Wemyss Bay StationMemorial · 1229 yd
Skelmorlie CastleCastle (medieval), Country House (19th Century) · 1.0 mi
Ferret of Keith MoorMountain / peak · 2.3 mi
Blaeberry HillMountain / peak · 2.4 mi
Leapmoor ForestForest · 2.5 mi
KnockNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.9 mi
Crowhill WoodWood · 3.3 mi