Auchinleck Estate, Wallace's Cave, Gothic cave within Auchinleck Estate in East Ayrshire, Scotland.
Wallace's Cave features a chamber with fourteen square feet of floor space, containing rib vaults that meet at the roof's highest point.
The cave, dating from approximately 1760, was carved from red sandstone during the time when the Boswell family enhanced the Auchinleck Estate grounds.
The site connects to Scottish independence through its namesake William Wallace and the first Laird of Auchinleck, Nicol de Achethlec.
Access requires following a narrow path along the River Lugar gorge, with particular attention needed due to steep cliff edges and uneven terrain.
The cave entrance consists of a seven-foot-high arched doorway with an adjacent window, both carved directly into the red sandstone formation.
Location: East Ayrshire
Location: Auchinleck
GPS coordinates: 55.48060,-4.37745
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:36
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