Skelmorlie Castle
| Skelmorlie Castle | |
|---|---|
| Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire, Scotland UK | |
Skelmorlie Castle in 1829 | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Scottish Tower House |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | in excellent repair |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 55°51′07″N 4°53′05″W / 55.8520°N 4.8847°W |
| Grid reference | NS 19524 65838 |
| 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 |
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.