Knockando Woolmill, Historic watermill in Spey Valley, Scotland
Knockando Woolmill is a wool-weaving mill in Scotland's Spey Valley with multiple buildings spread across a rural property. The site includes the main mill structure, a weaving shed, a cottage, and the miller's house.
The mill began in 1784 as a waulking works run by William and Anne Grant and has maintained wool production ever since. The site has operated continuously as a textile facility for more than two centuries.
The mill represents Scotland's wool-weaving heritage and shows how textile production was central to rural communities. Visitors see the craftsmanship and traditional methods that connected families and farms to manufacturing.
The mill welcomes visitors from April to September to observe wool production using historical equipment and traditional techniques. Wear comfortable shoes as the grounds are uneven and there are several buildings to explore.
The mill houses two Victorian looms made by Hutchinson, Hollingworth & Co, among the oldest working weaving machines still in use anywhere. These machines demonstrate how advanced textile manufacturing had become by the late 1800s.
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