Explore Britain's last remaining colliery headframe, a 180-foot industrial monument showcasing Scottish mining heritage with historic exhibits and stories.

The Barony A Frame is a preserved headgear located near Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, Scotland, standing 180 feet high as a remarkable example of industrial heritage. Built in 1954 as part of the Barony Colliery's modernisation, this structure operated until the colliery's closure in 1989. It is the last remaining example of its type in Britain, making it a unique and historically significant attraction. Restored in 2007 by the Barony A Frame Trust with over £1 million in investment from Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund, the site now functions as an open-air museum. Visitors can explore the preserved headframe alongside historic pictures and exhibits that tell the story of the region's mining industry. The site was officially reopened by Prince Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, in January 2008. The venue is suitable for families, history enthusiasts, and anyone interested in industrial heritage and Scottish coal mining history. The combination of the impressive architectural structure and educational exhibits about miners' lives and colliery operations makes it a compelling destination for learning about this important chapter of Scottish industrial heritage.

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