Stanley Mills, a former 18th century mill that closed in 1989, offers visitors an opportunity to step back in time and see life behind the walls of one of Scotland’s best-preserved industrial sites of the period.
Visitors to New Abbey Corn Mill can 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.
Jon Pagan, Monument Manager for Stanley Mills at Historic Environment Scotland which manages both sites, 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’. We invite you to join us to step back in time, exploring the industrial heritage of these iconic Scottish mills. 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 to 4.30pm with last entry at 4pm. Free tickets can be booked online and advanced booking is recommended.
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