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Welcome to Highland 2007

Fàilte Oirbh do Ghàidhealtachd 2007

the year scotland celebrates highland culture

a’ bhliadhna a chomharraicheas Alba cultar na Gaidhealtachd



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Placeholder Picture QUENDALE WATER MILL VISITOR ATTRACTION  
14/04/2008 till 12/10/2008
10.00 to 17.00		  
Starts: 10.00 to 17.00
Description: The Quendale Estate dates back to the 16th Century but it wasn't until 1770 that the Grierson family acquired it and became the Lairds. The Mill was commisioned to be built in 1867 by the Grierson family and grinding began at the Mill the following year.

Its primary purpose was to handle the grain for crofters from a very wide surrounding area. Most of the grinding was done in winter when there was plenty of water in the dam to drive the Mill's machinery.

The visitor can enjoy guided tours of the Mill and displays of local history, or simply browse through the locally made craftwork and souvenirs in the Craft Shop and Reception area where light refreshments are always available.

The Quendale Mill is to display a series of photographs taken in 2006 during a community art project. ‘Hands on the Past’ was part of the Shetland Museum and Archives Public Art Project and involved pupils from Anderson High School’s and Bells Brae Primary’s Additional Support Needs (ASN) Departments.
Cost: £2 / £1 / 50p (event)
Phone: +44 (0)1950 460969 (event)
Email: info@quendalemill.shetland.co.uk (event)
Web: http://www.quendalemill.shetland.co.uk (event)
   
Venue: Quendale Watermill
Address:
Dunrossness
Shetland
Venue description: Refurbished Category A listed building circa 1867. Overshot Watermill – operated by the South Mainland Community History Group as a quality Visitor Attraction and Tourist Information Point. Open from 10.00 to 17.00 daily from mid April to mid October. (2007 – 16 Apr to 14 Oct). Admission to the Mill: Adults £2; Senior Citizens £1; Children (over 3 years) £0.50. Possible extended opening for groups - on request. Bus tours welcome. Our small craft shop can provide the discerning shopper with a surprising range of interesting gifts, such as: A professional video of the Mill in full working order. Themed table mats, coasters and mugs. Shetland CD’s; Shetland publications; Shetland jewellery; Shetland knitwear; Shetland sheepskins; Shetland soap; Burra Bears & Tweedies; Shetland Calendars; souvenirs, postcards and much more.
Contact: Donald Robertson (venue)
Phone: +44 (0)1950 460969 (venue)
Email: info@quendalemill.shetland.co.uk (venue)
Website: http://www.quendalemill.shetland.co.uk (venue)
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