It is one of the town’s historic gems, and now it has been at the forefront of new 3D technology project undertaken by Historic Environment Scotland.
Skelmorlie Aisle is the 17th century chapel in Largs which can be visited via the local museum.
The entire chapel, both exterior and interior, was laser scanned by their Digital Documentation Team. The scan data was then put together to produce a 3D point cloud, which provides a highly accurate and detailed record of the site.
At the same time, moisture levels inside the chapel were being monitored by the Science Team using devices called microwave moisture meters. Moisture measurements taken on the walls, floor and ceiling of the subterranean crypt were translated to colours, which were then “burned” onto the 3D point cloud. In the animation, wet areas in the crypt are shown in red colour. 
To view the 3D footage see below


The Aisle was built by Sir Robert Montgomery of Skelmorlie as a place to hold an elaborate stone tomb for himself and his wife, Lady Margaret Douglas. In 1812 the medieval church of Largs was torn down but the Aisle survived.

Skelmorlie Aisle, built in 1636 as a private worship place and burial vault, was an addition to Largs Parish Church. It was such a splendid creation that when the church was demolished in the early 1800s, it was saved from destruction. Today the aisle stands on its own, and comprises two elements. The laird’s loft is at ground level and contains an elaborate stone monumental tomb and an intricate painted ceiling. Below it is the vault, which still houses lead coffins.