Skelmorlie Castle
Castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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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Skelmorlie Castle | |
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Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK | |
Coordinates | 55.8520°N 4.8847°W / 55.8520; -4.8847 |
Grid reference | NS 19524 65838 |
Type | Scottish Tower House |
Site information | |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | in excellent repair |
Site history | |
Built | end 15th/early 16th century |
Built by | George Montgomerie, First of Skelmorlie |
In use | Private dwelling in routine use |
Materials | Red Sandstone block & rubble |
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