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Skelmorlie Castle (also known as Skelmorlay, Skelmorly)

Introduction

Skelmorlie Castle is situated in an elevated position overlooking the Firth of Clyde. The designed landscape includes woodland, an orchard, terraced lawns and formal gardens.

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Features & Designations

Features

  • Orchard
  • Terrace
  • Lawn
Key Information

Type

Country Estate

Purpose

Ornamental

Principal Building

Castle

Survival

Extant

Electoral Ward

Largs North and Skelmorlie

References

References

  • Peter McGowan Associates with Christopher Dingwall, 'Skelmorlie Castle', in {Ayrshire Garden and Designed Landscape Survey} (Prestwick: South Ayrshire Council, 2007) [on CD-ROM]
  • {Ordnance Survey County Series Six Inch} (Southampton, 1854)
  • Captain M. J. Armstrong and Son {A New Map of Ayrshire} (1775)
  • William Roy {Military Survey of Scotland} (1750)
  • Joan Blaeu {Atlas Novus - South Carrick/North Carrick/Kyle/Cunninghame} (Amsterdam, 1654)