Philiphaugh Waterwheel and Guided Tour

The fully restored water wheel is Philiphaugh is one of the largest working examples of its kind in Scotland.� It was originially�built around 1850�and powered the sawmill here for more than 100 years.� Water was diverted from the river into the mill lade which, at one time stretched all the way to Selkirk.� In the late 19th Century more than 50 mills drew energy from the Ettrick Water.��

Although its power is not similarly utilised today, the waterwheel is still operational and can be seen moving the water most days at Philiphaugh.�

GUIDED WALK
10.30� Philiphaugh Sawmill
The walk will start from the Waterwheel and will be led by Sir Michael Strang Steel of Philiphaugh.� Expect to see salmon jumping at the cauld, follow how the mill lade feeds the waterwheel, explore the Salmon viewing centre with underwater cameras and hear how the estate has developed over the years.

The caf� and salmon viewing centre are open all day.��

Children will enjoy spotting the salmon leap at the cauld as they journey upstream to spawn.