The ice house was built in 1852 to store ice used to chill Salmon that was exported from here to further south. The ice would be collected from the frozen …

Wandering Cloud

August 6, 2023

Hiking

The Ice House was built in 1852 and was used to store locally caught salmon. To provide insulation, layers of heather and straw were packed around the ice, creating a rather ingenious deep freeze.

Dundee Paul

January 29, 2022

Mountain biking

Gravel paths from Tayport blocked by trees fallen after storm Arwen. Limited access by bicycle. Easier on foot

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1. View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Leuchars

43.4km

03:02

140m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tayport Ice House – Tayport Harbour loop from Wormit

32.0km

02:11

170m

180m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Salt and Pine Food Stall – Tayport Ice House loop from Tayport

21.1km

01:38

50m

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 40 m

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Tuesday 10 March

12°C

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47 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Location: Tayport Ferryport-On-Craig, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tayport Ice House

1. View of the Tay Bridge – Tayport Harbour loop from Leuchars

2. Tayport Ice House – Tayport Harbour loop from Wormit

3. Salt and Pine Food Stall – Tayport Ice House loop from Tayport

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