Heriot-Watt University, High Mill Netherdale

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Title

Heriot-Watt University, High Mill Netherdale

Description

The mill was built for Adam Cochrane and Brothers. It is the best surviving example of a high mill in Galashiels and formed part of the extensive Netherdale Mill. The mill closed in 1932 and is now, appropriately, used by Heriot-Watt University for teaching textile students.

Source

scottishborders

Date

1873

Type

Museum

Identifier

862

Spatial Coverage

current,55.86362,-4.261207;

Museum Item Type Metadata

Street

Dale Street

Place

Galashiels

IsNewThisYear

No

OpeningDate1

19/9/2015

OpeningTime1

10 am - 4 pm (see NOTE about access)

Activities

The building is currently used for textile design by HWU students; the building consists of a weave/loom shed, Knit flat, design studio, teaching space and office administration.

The building will be in use by students on the day, please contact 01896 662651 in advance of arrival on the day to ensure entry to the building.

WC

No

DisabledWC

No

DisabledAccess

Yes

Refreshments

No

EventsForChildren

No

Parking

No

HearingLoop

No

LimitedAccess

No

NotAccessible

No

ID

13633

IsIncludedThisYear

No

Postcode

TD1 3HF

Citation

“Heriot-Watt University, High Mill Netherdale,” Digital Open Doors, accessed November 6, 2024, https://ddo.openvirtualworlds.org/omeka/items/show/860.

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