Watermills · Scottish Highlands
The Old Mill of Keig, Keig
In or near Insch.
The Old Mill of Keig, Keig — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Insch · 8.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit The Old Mill of Keig, the nearest railway station is Insch, located 8.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is AB33 8BJ, and entry is free.
About
The Old Mill of Keig, Keig is a category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB9060). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 11/09/1984 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Keig NGR NJ 61490 19443 Coordinates 361490, 819443 — Mid 19th century. 2 parallel blocks, rough ashlar partly pinned; kiln with pyramid roof surmounted by fine tall vent. Workings gutted.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Old Mill of Keig is a watermill located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historic and architectural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.2640, -2.6401
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB33 8BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Insch — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17772325 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Keig Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Keig War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Keig
Villages · 0.7 km
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Castle Forbes
Castles · 0.7 km
Bridge of Keig
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Hill of Airlie
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Hill of Airlie
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Barmkyn of North Keig
Vineyards · 1.7 km
Old Keig stone circle remains
Stone circles · 1.8 km
Old Keig stone circle remains
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Brindy Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Keig Parish Church
Keig Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Keig War Memorial
Keig War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig
Old Church and Burial-Ground, Keig — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Forbes
Castle Forbes — castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Bridge of Keig
Bridge of Keig — category A listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Old Mill of Keig, Keig
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Haughton House Park Campsite
Haughton House Park Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Campfield Caravan Site
Campfield Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club
Tarland Camping and Caravanning Club — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park
Aboyne Loch Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Huntly Castle Caravan Park
Huntly Castle Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Tor-na-Coille Hotel
Tor-na-Coille Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk
Grant Arms Hotel, The Square, Monymusk in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins
Learney Arms Hotel, The Square, Torphins in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory
Burnett Arms Hotel, High Street, Banchory in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More watermills in this region
.jpg?width=1200)
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Achingale Mill
Achingale Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Ardendraught Mill
Ardendraught Mill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Blair Atholl
Blair Atholl is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Highlands
Drumin Mill (disused)
Drumin Mill (disused) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Old Mill of Keig, Keig?
- The Old Mill of Keig, Keig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB33 8BJ).
- What is The Old Mill of Keig, Keig?
- The Old Mill of Keig, Keig — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Old Mill of Keig, Keig?
- The nearest railway station is Insch, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB33 8BJ.
- Is The Old Mill of Keig, Keig a listed building?
- The Old Mill of Keig, Keig is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is The Old Mill of Keig, Keig free to visit?
- Yes, The Old Mill of Keig, Keig is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Old Mill of Keig, Keig?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB33 8BJ. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.