Skip to content
WordPress site playing up? Vincony fixes it β€” today, from $5.Get it fixed β†’
The Great Britain Guide logoThe Great Britain Guide

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendlyπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

Mill race at Tankerness Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3304025

Russel Wills β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain) is a named watermill in the United Kingdom. Address: Tankerness Hall Road, Tankerness, KW17 2QS. Coordinates: 58.9614Β°, -2.8458Β°.

Photo gallery

Place summary

Tankerness Mill is a 19th-century watermill located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. This overshot grain mill is a notable example of traditional milling technology, illustrating the region's agricultural heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
58.9614, -2.8458
Postcode
KW17 2QS
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Mill race at Tankerness Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3304025πŸ“· 3

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Tankerness Mill - early C19 watermill, overshot,

Tankerness Mill - early C19 watermill, overshot, is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Ancilliary Building, Old St Andrews Manse, Tankernessβ˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Palaces Β· Scottish Islands

Ancilliary Building, Old St Andrews Manse, Tankerness

Ancilliary Building, Old St Andrews Manse, Tankerness β€” palace in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.

πŸ‘Ά
Mill race at Tankerness Mill - geograph.org.uk - 3304025πŸ“· 3

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Islands

Howie of the Manse, Broch

Howie of the Manse, Broch β€” a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Mill Sand - geograph.org.uk - 909344πŸ“· 3

Beaches Β· Scottish Islands

Mill Sand

Mill Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Former St Andrew's Kirk, Tankarness - geograph.org.uk - 4524083πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands

Sheila Fleet Jewellery and Resturant

Sheila Fleet Jewellery and Resturant β€” a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Spiral Staircase - geograph.org.uk - 7578139πŸ“· 5

Historic churches Β· Scottish Islands

St Andrew's Kirk, Tankerness

St Andrew's Kirk, Tankerness β€” category C listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Ά

Where to eat & stay near Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)

Places to stay

Across the roofs of Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 2633377πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant

Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Taracliff Bay - geograph.org.uk - 6891078πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Informal campsite

Informal campsite β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

Deerness Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 6899939πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands

Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site

Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site β€” a caravan park in scotland islands.

Albert Street, Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 5855542πŸ“· 6

Hotels Β· Scottish Islands

The Storehouse

The Storehouse β€” a hotel in scotland islands.

Victoria Street, Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 4551135πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Islands

Orkney Hotel

Orkney Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland islands.

Kirkwall Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7800624πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Islands

The Kirkwall Hotel

The Kirkwall Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland islands.

More watermills in this region

Steinscholl MillπŸ“· 3

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Steinscholl Mill

Steinscholl Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Bridge over Hamera River - geograph.org.uk - 1129726πŸ“· 5

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Glendale Mill and Kiln, Glendale, Skye

Glendale Mill and Kiln, Glendale, Skye β€” category A listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά
Flats on Ayre Road - geograph.org.uk - 7446306πŸ“· 3

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Ayre Mill C19 tide saw mill then grain mill

Ayre Mill C19 tide saw mill then grain mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— historicenvironment.scot
The road to Balligill - geograph.org.uk - 3536772πŸ“· 3

Watermills Β· Scottish Islands

Baligill Mill

Baligill Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Ά

Frequently asked questions

Where is Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)?
Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QS).
What is Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)?
Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)?
Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QS.
Is Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain) free to visit?
Yes, Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain) is free to enter.
How do I get to Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.