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The Icehouse

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Located in Findhorn Village, the Icehouse has fascinating underground chambers built over 150 years ago to store ice for packing the salmon en route to London.
findhorn icehouse
The Icehouse
North End
Findhorn

Forres
IV36
Scotland
Tel: (01309) 691 823
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk
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  • (01309) 691 823
  • [email protected]
  • www.findhorn-heritage.co.uk

In the Icehouse you will find 150 year old underground arched chambers which were used to store the ice which chilled the salmon en route to London. These chambers are now used to display all aspects of the net salmon fishing industry including:

  • history of ice houses;
  • domestic and industrial Life cycle of the Atlantic salmon;
  • a fisherman’s life in the bothies;
  • salmon net fishing along the Moray coast;
  • tons of ice – from where;
  • boat building in Findhorn.

Opening times
May: weekend afternoons 2pm – 5pm
June, July & August: every day afternoons 2pm – 5pm
September: weekend afternoons 2pm – 5pm

Free admission – donations appreciated.

heritage dog Rosie welcomes visitors to the Findhorn Icehouse
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Findhorn Icehouse - Firth salmon Donald Wright

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Findhorn is a picturesque former fishing village in Moray, on the northeast coast of Scotland. A world renowned destination, located next to a nature reserve, Findhorn is known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. It is also a popular location for sailing and water-sports and is home of the Findhorn Foundation, an educational charity with its associated ecovillage.

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Image Credits

  • Findhorn Beach – Mark Rowatt Anderson
  • findhorn icehouse – Findhorn Icehouse

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