Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Balbirnie Mill
In or near Stracathro.
Balbirnie Mill — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balbirnie Mill, the nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, located 3.2 km away. The postcode for navigation is DD9 7PW, and entry is free.
About
Balbirnie Mill is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB5022). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 11/06/1971 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Parish Brechin NGR NO 63204 58485 Coordinates 363204, 758485 — 3-storey rubble-built, mid 19th cent. with recent additions. 15' dia. stream wheel in use: large Shanks oil engine.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Balbirnie Mill is a watermill located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7166, -2.6027
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 7PW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Dun — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772771 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balbirnie Mill?
- Balbirnie Mill is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 7PW).
- What is Balbirnie Mill?
- Balbirnie Mill — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Balbirnie Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 7PW.
- Is Balbirnie Mill a listed building?
- Balbirnie Mill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Balbirnie Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Balbirnie Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Balbirnie Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Dun, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 7PW.