History – Dalgarven Mill Museum Skip to content History History Rising through four floors and powered by a six metre water wheel, this is one of the oldest and tallest grain mills surviving in Scotland. The machinery rescued from a mill in the Scottish Borders, shows the skills of the Victorian engineers or mill-wrights who designed such mills. The wheel turns daily when water supplies and personnel are available. The wheel is undershot and turns anti-clockwise, but we have no explanation for the video above which seems to show the inner and outer parts turning in different directions. Why not come and see for yourselves. There has been a mill on this site since 1203, this was the Waulk Mill of Kilwinning Abbey. A Grain and Flour mill was built in 1614 and in 1622 both mills were bought by the Blair’s of Blair who were to own them until 1922, when the Ferguson family bought them. In 1869 a disastrous fire destroyed the original grain mill, the collection of mills, barns, byres stables and cottages that visitors see today, date from the rebuilding after this fire. The architecture and appearance of the buildings have not been altered by the new use, and they remain an unspoilt vernacular architectural masterpiece. Read more on the History of the Mill Comments are closed. Recent Posts Wedding dresses Life never ceases to surprise Festive holidays opening hours An Exhibition of Quilts Close ups Google Reviews 4.6 Based on 277 reviews review us on Here comes the bride! Another vintage item from ou We have been receiving really lovely online revie On display in our current Brides exhibition: Thes Easter weekend opening times We will be open on F In our current exhibition on Brides is this group Did you know our current exhibition is on wedding Follow on Instagram