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County or areaNorth Ayrshire
Postcode districtPA17
Telephone code01475
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 35 min4:33 am – 10:09 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 59 min8:48 am – 3:47 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,757 residentsin the Skelmorlie and Rural census areaMedian age 57.31,307 households84% of homes owner-occupied55% owned outright6% social rented, 9% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting4.1% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 1,220 in work, 38% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 10%, education 9%Getting to work: 38% work from home, 52% go by car, 5% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle25% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages41% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 18°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 6°C, lows 2°C1,707 mm of rain a year, 69 days with 10 mm or morewettest month January31 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 6°CJFebruary: 2 to 6°CFMarch: 2 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 10°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 16°CJJuly: 11 to 18°CJAugust: 11 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 11°CONovember: 4 to 8°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBlackfield Lochlake · under a mileUpper Reservoirreservoir · under a mileLower Reservoirreservoir · under a mileKelly Glenglen · under a mileFardens Glenglen · under a mileWemyss Baybay · 1.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesSkelmorlie Golf Clubgolf course · within reach · 37 haNoddsdale Greenpark · 4.7 miLargs Greenpark · 4.7 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes90 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197012 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Mar 199935 mi away, Arran, StrathclydeMost recent: magnitude 3.0 on 16 Apr 202647 mi away, Pubil, Perth & KinrossSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.9 · PM2.5 3.9 · PM10 6.2 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband22% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband90% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.1% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,414 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation123 m404 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 40 to 184 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalInverclyde Royal Hospital6.0 miGP surgeryDr Rai's Practiceunder a milePharmacyJ B Spence2 pharmacies within 2 milesunder a mileDentistIvy Cottage Dental Surgery2.9 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi2 schools2 primaryPrimarySkelmorlie Primary Schoolunder a milePrimaryWemyss Bay Primary School1.8 miSecondaryLargs Academy4.6 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportGlasgow Airport GLA17 miRailway stationWemyss Bayunder a mileBus stationNicolson StreetGreenock7.1 miFerryWemyss Bay Ferry Terminalunder a mileBus stops31 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the PA17 postcode district.


16 Pubs in Upper Skelmorlie in 2 categories

 

 

82 Restaurants in Upper Skelmorlie in 14 categories

 

 

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92 Shops in Upper Skelmorlie in 17 categories

 

 

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58 Takeaways in Upper Skelmorlie in 6 categories

 

 

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46 Health and beauty in Upper Skelmorlie in 13 categories

 

 

62 Home improvement in Upper Skelmorlie in 13 categories

 

 

40 Attractions in Upper Skelmorlie in 10 categories

 

 

43 Property services in Upper Skelmorlie in 6 categories

 

 

51 Education in Upper Skelmorlie in 15 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Upper Skelmorlie in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Volunteer Arms - Dalry

    Bar

    28-30 Main Street, Dalry, KA24 5DH

    12.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFriendly pub with loads of character and a good mix of customers. Visit elderly relatives in Dalry and head here ...

  • Newton Bar - Millport

    Bar

    16 Stuart Street, Millport, KA28 0DJ

    8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent food, excellent service, friendly staff would highly recommend

  • Revels Bar (53 Main Street) - Kilwinning

    Bar

    53 Main Street, Kilwinning, KA13 6AN

    16.2 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic breakfast £4.00 all you can eat. I'm a regular

  • Heritage Bar - Linwood, Paisley

    Bar

    23 Bridge Street, Linwood, Paisley, PA3 3DL

    15 miles away

    4 star reviewGreat food and staff 2012

  • Queens Hotel - Largs

    Bar

    9 Brisbane Street, Largs, KA30 8QW

    4.5 miles away

    4 star reviewbrill food, family friendly staff were very friendly and helpfull, hope to return soon, great wee place

 

Top restaurants in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Trattoria Roma - Johnstone

    Chesapeake Restaurant

    12-14 High Street, Johnstone, PA5 8JX

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewThis place is amazing. Food is the best I have ever tasted and incredibly good value for money (lunch two ...

  • Food Express Cafe Greenock - Greenock

    Breakfast Restaurant

    25 Brougham Street, Greenock, PA16 8AB

    7.4 miles away

    5 star reviewCheaper and better quality food than the cafe round the corner

  • Thirst - Stewarton

    Eastern European Restaurant

    20 Lainshaw Street, Stewarton, KA3 5BU

    19 miles away

    5 star reviewA cafe with very high standards and a well trained staff. The food is excellent and the menu is varied. ...

  • Silverton Chip Shop - Dumbarton

    Fast Food Restaurant

    204 Crosslet Road, Dumbarton, G82 2LL

    13.8 miles away

    4 star reviewGood service food good quality good customer service

  • Upper Crust - Helensburgh

    French Restaurant

    88 West Clyde Street, Helensburgh, G84 8BB

    10.9 miles away

    4 star reviewWe had dinner here at the start of the summer. The food was excellent...couldn't fault it. Wonderful bread ...too delicious ...

 

Top banks in Upper Skelmorlie

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

Top hotels in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Saracens Head Hotel - Beith

    10-12 Eglinton Street, Beith, KA15 1AQ

    12.3 miles away

    5 star reviewhi stayed the night hear when booked up was told a price when got their was told another but ...

  • Burnhouse Manor - Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire

    Glasgow Street, Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, KA25 7

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic, Great value for money friendly staff and the home baking is the icing on the cake (pun intended)

 

Top shops in Upper Skelmorlie

  • iBitz repair Centre - Johnstone

    Electronics Repair Shop

    62 High Street, Johnstone, PA5 8SG

    14.2 miles away

    5 star reviewThanks we got wonderful phone repair shop in Johnstone. Good prices

  • Sandbank Post Office & General Store - Sandbank, Dunoon

    Convenience Store

    1 Oakfield Pl, Sandbank, Dunoon, PA23 8PA

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat little shop. Stocks a huge range of goods from newspapers etc sweets to fresh foods and frozen foods and ...

  • Original Artists - Gourock

    Craft Store

    25 Kempock Street, Gourock, PA19 1NB

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewThis is a great shop and the staff are so helpful and friendly. The range of merchandise is very wide ...

  • Cardwell Garden Centre - Lunderston Bay, Gourock

    Craft Store

    91 Argyll Street, Lunderston Bay, Gourock, PA19 1BB

    4.5 miles away

    5 star reviewWhenever I fancy buying a £200 model peacock, this place is my first stop

  • Jewson - Greenock

    Fence Supply Store

    East Hamilton Street, Greenock, PA15 2TQ

    7.8 miles away

    4 star reviewDeliveries on time and excellent experience in dealing with the sales staff

 

Top supermarkets in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Costcutter - Greenock

    54 Captain St, Greenock, PA15 4LQ

    6.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWas in this week grate offers and also good chill and freeze range,got caught out couldn't go to tesco this ...

 

Top takeaways in Upper Skelmorlie

 

Top cinemas in Upper Skelmorlie

Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Quigley - Gourock

    Beauty Salon

    36 Kempock Street, Gourock, PA19 1NA

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewI still travel from the east coast to get my hair done here. Rhonda is a superb cutter and colourist.

  • Janes - Gourock

    Hair Salon

    46 Shore Street, Gourock, PA19 1RG

    6.8 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service for my mother with super staff

  • Blonds - Dumbarton

    Hair Salon

    117 College Street, Dumbarton, G82 1NH

    13.1 miles away

    5 star reviewHi Gillian it's Linda Whelan here could u give me a call it's 07842067288

  • Hair International - Port Glasgow

    Hair Care

    2-4 Bay Street, Port Glasgow, PA14 5ED

    8.6 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat salon lovely staff and talented hairdressers prices very good also.

  • FREDERICK DENTAL - Greenock

    Cosmetic Dentist

    11 Union Street, Greenock, PA16 8JL

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent service always. Since attending this dentist i have overcome my fear. Thank you

 

Top home improvement in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Stephen Quigley Plumbing & Heating Services - Greenock

    Plumber

    23 Balmore Road, Greenock, PA15 3EQ

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewA genuine time served plumber. Done a great job. Will recommend him to anyone. Came when he said and ...

  • Munro Of Beith - Barrmill, Beith

    Electrician

    11 Greenhills, Barrmill, Beith, KA15 1HJ

    14.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic, friendly and efficient. All in all a great family business, who know what they're doing.

  • Phoenix - Largs

    Plumber

    13 Douglas Street, Largs, KA30 8PS

    4.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent Service indeed.

  • A R B Electrical - Skelmorlie

    Electrician

    11 Skelmorlie Castle Road, Skelmorlie, PA17 5AQ

    0.6 miles away

    5 star reviewPlease remove listing retired 5 years ago, alanbichard@mail.com

  • Forbes Decor - Dunoon

    Painter Decorator

    168 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7NA

    6.1 miles away

    5 star reviewDougie Forbes ate my dog

 

Top attractions in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Castle Gallery - Rothesay, Isle of Bute

    Art Gallery

    13 High Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9AS

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBeautiful Gallery, very friendly staff, well aoppointed. Amazing painting and very varied with world wide artist great assit to Bute

 

Top property services in Upper Skelmorlie

Property services yet to be reviewed

 

Top education in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Gryffeside Livery - Kilmacolm

    Riding School and Stables

    Blackholm Road, Kilmacolm, PA13 4SR

    7.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI have been at Gryffeside Livery since April 2016 and it's safe to say that I love it here. ...

 

Top business services in Upper Skelmorlie

  • Largs Post Office - Largs

    Office Services

    58 Main St, Largs, KA30 8AL

    5 miles away

    5 star reviewstaff are beyond helpful,nothing is too mucc trouble:-)