Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Whinstone Quarry
Whinstone Quarry — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Whinstone Quarry is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Whinstone Quarry is located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its geological significance, primarily featuring whinstone, a type of basalt. The quarry has been an important site for stone extraction and showcases the area's natural resources.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7178, -4.8883
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA23 9QF
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
Sources
- osm: node/3017400147 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whinstone Quarry?
- Whinstone Quarry is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA23 9QF).
- Is Whinstone Quarry free to visit?
- Yes, Whinstone Quarry is free to enter.
- How do I get to Whinstone Quarry?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA23 9QF. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency.