Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Skelmorlie within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Skelmorlie, coast vil., Largs par., Ayrshire, and quoad sacra par., partly also in Inverkip par., Renfrewshire - quoad sacra par., pop. 1264; vil., on Firth of Clyde, 1½ mile S. of Wemyss Bay ry. sta., pop. 757; P.O., T.O.; is a watering-place, and has a hydropathic establishment; Skelmorlie Castle, seat, is in vicinity.