Watermills · Central Scotland
Gavin's Mill
In or near Strathblane.
Gavin's Mill — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Gavin's Mill, the nearest railway station is Milngavie, which is just 0.2 km away. Entry is free. The postcode for sat-nav is G62 6BU.
About
Gavin's Mill is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB37844). 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 14/05/1971 Local Authority East Dunbartonshire Planning Authority East Dunbartonshire Burgh Milngavie NGR NS 55375 74246 Coordinates 255375, 674246 — Dwelling is 1 storey, limewashed, stepped ridge slate roof. Mill building is 2-3 storeys in height and contains original machinery still in use; large cast iron water wheel is overshot. — Rough stone much renovated exterior. New windows/doors gutters. Roofing restored. Interior reconstructed.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
The Lillie Art Gallery in Milngavie has been a cultural hub for over 60 years, showcasing a variety of artworks including paintings, prints, and ceramics. It hosts exhibitions throughout the year and features works from its own collection.
Place summary
Gavin's Mill is a watermill located in central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9394, -4.3170
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G62 6BU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Phone
- 0141 956 5536
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Tuesday - Saturday 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm
- Official site
- www.edlc.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15111300 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gavin's Mill?
- Gavin's Mill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 6BU).
- What is Gavin's Mill?
- Gavin's Mill — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gavin's Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode G62 6BU.
- Is Gavin's Mill a listed building?
- Gavin's Mill is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Gavin's Mill free to visit?
- Yes, Gavin's Mill is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gavin's Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 6BU.