Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Skeldon Castle
Skeldon Castle — category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Skeldon Castle is a category B listed building-listed castle in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB1103). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 14/04/1971 Local Authority East Ayrshire Planning Authority East Ayrshire Parish Dalrymple NGR NS 37820 13853 Coordinates 237820, 613853 — Remains of Keep incorporated in modern estate dwelling - Large random stonework, harled in places; 2 storeys; rear gable is roughly crowstepped; modern fenestration and classical porch - At side is a blocked round headed doorway - Building is roughly square on plan.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skeldon Castle is a category B listed building located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region's castles.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3917, -4.5621
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA6 6AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
Sources
- wikidata: Q17814898 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skeldon Castle?
- Skeldon Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA6 6AT).
- Is Skeldon Castle a listed building?
- Skeldon Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Skeldon Castle charge admission?
- Skeldon Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Skeldon Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA6 6AT. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.