Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)
In or near Catrine.
Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Stuart Brabbs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Barskimming rock-cut ice house is a disused archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This structure is notable for its historical method of ice storage, reflecting past practices in food preservation. Its rock-cut design distinguishes it within the region's heritage landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.4961, -4.4021
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/13440356008 (ODbL)
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Barskimming New Bridge
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Rock-cut tunnel & caves with boat access ramp
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Rock-cut caves and tunnels with boat-access ramp
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Two-level Netheraird Holm Caves
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Old Bridge, River Ayr, Barskimming
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Kemp's House Cave
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Burnfoot Bridge And Lodge, Mauchline Burn, Old Barskimming
Historic bridges · 1.2 km

Barskimming Coach Caves
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Peden's Cave
Caves · 1.5 km

Linn
Waterfalls · 1.8 km

rock shelter (possible boatshed)
Caves · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)?
- Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5HD).
- What is Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)?
- Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5HD.
- Is Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) free to visit?
- Yes, Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barskimming rock-cut ice house (disused)?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5HD.