The story so far

Knockando Woolmill has been producing textiles since at least 1784. After centuries of continuous production, Knockando Woolmill faces an uncertain future.

The buildings, A-Group listed and cited as 'internationally significant' by Historic Scotland, are in a critical condition and the machinery in sore need of renovation. When the current weaver retires, his specialist knowledge and skills will go with him and an important piece of Scottish history could disappear forever.

The Conservation Plan stressed that “The site, and all that is encompassed by it, is extraordinarily fragile. Without careful, loving preservation, it will not survive.” Andrew Wright, 2006.

Since 2000 the Knockando Woolmill Trust has...

• Raised all the funds needed to restore the Mill
• Obtained all the statutory consents
• Appointed the main contractor
• Appointed a project management team
• Set up the Knockando Woolmill Company (wholly owned by the Trust) to run the site.

Thank you for helping to save the Woolmill

So far we have received funding from:

... and very many generous contributors.

Visiting the Woolmill

Unfortunately the Woolmill is not generally open to the public at present. We hope to open the Mill on specific days over the next two years during the construction period. Keep an eye on our blog for dates.

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