This weekend on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, visitors can visit New Abbey Corn Mill in Dumfries and Stanley Mills in Perthshire for free as part of National Mills Weekend, an annual spotlight on the heritage and history of mills, and the people who care for them today.
Head along to New Abbey Corn Mill to find out how this 18th century mill worked and hear the stories of some of its millers, whilst admiring the buildings and machinery that are just as the last miller left them more than 65 years ago.
Carolaan Harrop, Monument Manager for New Abbey Corn Mill at Historic Environment Scotland which manages the site, said: “We’re thrilled to be taking part in National Mills Weekend, with two of our sites opening their doors to visitors across the country. This year, National Mills Weekend will focus on the way that mills have been recorded in pictorial form with the theme ‘Mills in Time’.
“Join us at New Abbey Corn Mill to discover how the site was used from the 18th century right up until 1948, offering a wonderful insight into Scottish rural life in years gone by. There will be lots of activities to get involved with throughout the day, plus our knowledgeable site staff will be on hand to explain how the mills would have functioned and their history.” National Mills Weekend takes place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 May, 10am – 4.30pm with last entry at 4pm. Free tickets can be booked online and advanced booking is recommended.
For more information and to plan your visit, head to the Historic Environment Scotland website.
