Free entry to New Abbey Corn Mill to mark National Mills Weekend
This weekend on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, Stanley Mills in Perthshire and New Abbey Corn Mill in Dumfries will be open to visitors 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.
At New Abbey Corn Mill, visitors can enjoy stories about the first millers who arrived there over 200 years ago, and see exactly how it looked when the last workers closed its doors for good in 1948. The story of New Abbey and the people who worked there offer fascinating insight into the history of Scottish agriculture and rural life.
We have activities for children to get involved in throughout the day, plus our knowledgeable site staff will be on hand to tell visitors how the mill would have functioned in years gone by.
Carolann Harrop, Monument Manager for New Abbey Corn Mill at Historic Environment Scotland, which manages the site, said:
“We’re thrilled to once again celebrate National Mills Weekend by welcoming visitors to New Abbey Corn Mill for free. It’s an exciting opportunity for the local community and brand new visitors alike to enjoy the wonderful and unique history of the mill.
"We have activities for children to get involved in throughout the day, plus our knowledgeable site staff will be on hand to tell visitors how the mill would have functioned in years gone by."
National Mills Weekend takes place on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May, 10am to 4.30pm with last entry at 4pm. Free tickets can be booked online and advanced booking is recommended.
About Historic Environment Scotland (HES)
We're the lead body for Scotland’s historic environment, a charity dedicated to the advancement of heritage, culture, education and environmental protection. We are at the forefront of researching and understanding the historic environment and addressing the impacts of climate change on its future. Across Scotland, we investigate and record architectural and archaeological sites and landscapes and care for more than 300 properties of national importance. HES is also working with sector partners to deliver Scotland's strategy for the historic environment, Our Past, Our Future.
Historic Scotland, trove.scot, The National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP), The Engine Shed, Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle and Stòr are sub-brands of HES.
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