Skelmorlie Travel Guide

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Bunker on Skelmorlie golf course Winter still hanging around on Skelmorlie Golf Course. Inverkip Chimney in the background.
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Skelmorlie Reservoir now drained. This reservoir burst in 1925, killing five people in the village below. The footpath run along the top of the dam, the reservoir was to the right.
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Skelmorlie Golf Course View looking from the 6th tee over the Upper Reservoir
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Wemyss Bay station and pier MV Argyle has just arrived from Rothesay. The disused Inverkip Power Station chimney is visible in the distance
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Red sandstone house. A substantial building with ornate gables and chimney pots. One of the few remaining red sandstone buildings on Shore Road, Skelmorlie.
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Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
Glasgow Airport, Abbotsinch Paisley Scotland
The price is £53 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£53
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paisley. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), 24-hour room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,304 reviews)
I felt the room needed a refreshment bathroom condition poor

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
St Andrews Drive Paisley Scotland
The price is £74 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
£74
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Paisley. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,298 reviews)
Comfy bed, good breakfast and friendly staff. What more do you need?

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Glasgow Airport by IHG
Glynhill Hotel

Glynhill Hotel

4 out of 5
169 Paisley Road Renfrew Scotland
The price is £70 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£70
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Renfrew. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Glynhill Hotel
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Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Dunoon Argyll
Stay at this cottage in Dunoon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Perfect wee cottage with beautiful views around it.

Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830
Shegarton Farm Cottages

Shegarton Farm Cottages

3.5 out of 5
Shegarton Farm, Loch Lomond Alexandria Scotland
Stay at this golf cottage in Alexandria. Enjoy free parking, a garden and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond Golf Club ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
I booked this with very little notice for the same night. The hosts were very accommodating, and I couldnt fault their hospitality. Lovely place

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Shegarton Farm Cottages
Loch View Roselea Cottage, Luss

Loch View Roselea Cottage, Luss

Luss Scotland
Stay at this holiday home in Alexandria. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Loch Lomond and Loch Lomond Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
We had an incredible time, the cottage is so beautiful and has a lovely view of the loch, it is an easy walk to Luss which is so cute. Gillian is a very responsive host and replied immediately to my messages. There were one or 2 small hiccups but nothing to detract from the fantastic time my family ...

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Loch View Roselea Cottage, Luss
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Ayrshire Coastal Path Finish

You can take time to visit Ayrshire Coastal Path Finish during your travels to Skelmorlie.

Ayrshire Coastal Path Finish

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Fireworks after the Viking festival

Largs

Testimony to another time in the grand history of Scotland, the Wemyss Bay Terminal stands a proud tribute to the Victorian times which inspired its construction. Built to support the thriving link between The Isle of Arran and the mainland, the terminal provides a vital conduit between rail and sea transport. Today road transport has largely taken over from rail, however devoting some time to reflection still conjures up mental images of the 1920's.

Wemyss Bay

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