Skelmorlie Castle

North Ayrshire, North Ayrshire
Scotland

Castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland

Key Information

Construction

16th century

Castle Type

Tower

Current Status

Inhabited

Historical Overview

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. The modern village of Skelmorlie lies to the north of the castle.

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