Quendale Water Mill and Visitor Attraction

Address:

Quendale Water Mill, Dunrossness, ZE2 9JD

Tel: 01950 460 969 or 01950 460 405 (out of hours)

Website: http://www.quendalemill.shetland.co.uk

Opening Times:

2011 - 18th April to 16th October.
Open Daily from 10.00am to 5.00pm
Visits by groups outwith normal hours can be arranged subject to Custodian availability and adequate prior notification.

Prices: Adult £2.00; Snr Citizen £1.00; Children (over 3yrs) £0.50

Overview

The Mill was originally built in 1867 and its primary purpose was to handle the Quendale Estate grain. The Mill has now been restored to its former glory and has been operated by The South Mainland Community History Group as a quality visitor attraction since 1993.

A 12 minute professionally made short video (now available on DVD - with added content) with local people telling their story of the working mill creates the perfect start to your visit. Following which, orientation cards are available for self-guided tours to take you through the building with its crofting artefacts, displays of local history, photos and memorabilia.

New for 2011 is a display of varied and unusual articles which have been especially selected by the History Group for their general interest and educational value. Come and see for yourself - and enjoy it.

A custodian is always on hand to to help you discover local heritage and genealogy and will assist you in your search for other local treasures to visit and explore. Why not relax with a hot or cold drink, or take time to browse in our small craft shop - you'll find it well worthwhile.

We can also provide leaflets and information on Shetland's many other attractions and have now added public internet access to our facilities.

Local Family History: Were your relatives born in 'Da Ness'? Throughout the 2010 season Quendale Watermill invited visitors to view the display of the local 19th century clearances. This generated considerable interest and we would like to continue the invitation to anyone with an interest in local family history to come and share their knowledge, or discover more about their ancestors by visiting the Mill at our weekly Thursday evening meetings between 7.30 and 10.30pm - members of the History Group will be very interested to hear your story.