Saturday 25 August 2012

Skelmorlie Aisle - Largs


The 'Skelmorlie Aisle' is regarded as one of the most ancient and ornate in Scotland. 

It was built in 1636 as a shrine by Sir Robert Montgomerie - a Scottish knight - to keep alive the memory of his wife Dame Margaret Montgomerie who had been killed in a riding accident a few years earlier.

Inside it comprises a Renaissance canopied tomb above the burial-vault entrance.

 One Big Cat - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

Wooden Painted Ceiling in Skelmorlie Aisle

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle Staircase

Burial Chamber Entrance in Skelmorlie Aisle

Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

 Skelmorlie Aisle - Old Largs Burial Ground

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - and are also better resolution.