What is recorded here

Strathallan Castle, Ice-house stands in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, a purpose-built chamber for storing ice beside a grand residence. The exact period remains unassigned, yet the function is clear: capture winter's edge and hold it against summer's heat. Such buildings reveal human ingenuity in mastering nature's timing. The castle and its dependencies formed a complete domestic world where even temperature could be controlled.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Strathallan Castle, Ice-house as Icehouse (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

Strathallan Castle, Ice-house is associated with Strathallan Castle, which was originally built in the 13th century by the Comyn family, later held by the Stewart and then the Murray families. The ice-house would have been used to store food and drink, reflecting the domestic and economic functions of the castle estate.

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