This is a category ?A? Listed working waterwheel meal mill museum managed by the Mill of Benholm Project, which is a small charity providing work experience in catering and horticulture for adult learners.

Visitors will find the waterwheel turning and the working machinery visible from the viewing galleries.? The site is set up to allow the visiting public to explore the grounds and by reading the interpretation panels discover how water from the burn is directed into the mill pond from where it turns the mill wheel which works each of the machines required to process the oatmeal.

]]> Listed Category A Early-mid l9C grain mill with drying kiln and breast-shot paddle wheel, restored 1988. Machinery intact and in working order. The group of buildings include former miller's house and steading.

]]> The Mill on the Fleet was built in 1788 as a cotton spinning mill and restored as a visitor centre by Dumfries and Galloway Council in the 1980’s. The water wheel on the gable end was used to drive the machinery to spin the cotton. The separate longer wheel was connected to machinery in another mill building, now ruined, but both mill wheels have now been reconnected to the original water supply and it is hoped that their motion will be harnessed for practical use in the future.

As well as the wheels, the mill has displays of the Fleet Valley, a welcoming café, a shop and special exhibitions.

]]> In the 1960s, Thurso Players, looking for a permanent home, were gifted the, then virtually derelict, Water Mill which stood in the grounds of Robin Sinclair,the then Lord Thurso. Thurso Players then spent many years converting the mill into a theatre. Retaining the Caithness slated exterior, the inside has been converted into a fully functioning theatre.

The listed building incorporates an auditorium which can seat up to 88, backstage area, wardrobe, props store, sound and lighting box and a downstairs lounge and kitchen. All areas of the building will be open to the public on Doors Open Day and there will be Players members on hand to provide guided tours and answer questions.

]]> Visit the Robertson Aquarium and Museum, learn about what can be found under the water of the Clyde, learn about the history of marine biology in Millport, take a tour of the aquarium and watch the animals getting fed and try your hand at rock climbing.

]]> Milngavie Fire Station was opened in September 1974 to provide cover for the Milngavie and Bearsden areas. It formerly fell within the jurisdiction of Strathclyde Fire Brigade, but in 2005 the organisation was re-launched as Strathclyde Fire & Rescue. The Station gives regular support to other areas of East Dunbartonshire, as well as to the Central Scotland Fire Brigade, so that cross-border incidents can be dealt with under Mutual Assistance arrangements.

]]> Milngavie Heritage Centre will be having an exhibition tracing the history of Milngavie Week - an annual gala event that began in the 1960s. There will also be a quiz for children.

]]> “Milngavie is the child of the Allander” Local historian Donald Shankland will lead a heritage walk along the River Allander in Milngavie. On route he will explain how Milngavie got its name and how the River Allander contributed to the growth of a small village into a thriving industrial town by the 19th century. The guided walk will include a visit to Gavin’s Mill.

]]> The library which is situated on Allander Road forms part of the community education centre. This is the main branch in Milngavie and is part of East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust. The opening times are: Mon -Thurs 10am - 8pm; Fri & Sat 10am - 5pm. Please visit www.edlc.co.uk where you will find information on all the cultural facilities and activities taking place in East Dunbartonshire.

]]> Guided walk of 6-7 miles, taking 4-5 hours. Commences at the West Highland Way Marquee, Milngavie Precinct. Will follow the Allander as far as Mugdock Castle (with access to the south-east tower). Thence to Craigend Castle, returning via Mugdock Reservoir. Participants are recommended to bring packed lunches.

]]> The guided walk will examine how the station developed from a much smaller building, which survives in its core, to accommodate the extensive commuter traffic that developed from the 1890s onwards. The walk will also examine the location of former goods facilities that no longer survive, including the Ellangowan Paper Mill branch; also the close proximity of early commuter dwellings.

Guide leader: Donald Shankland.

]]> A fascinating day of free displays, talks and workshops on local and family history. Throughout the day you can see a wide range of stalls and information provided by local and national organisations.

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]]> The United Free congregation had its origins with a group of church members who disagreed with the unification of the former UF churches with the Church of Scotland in 1929. For some years thereafter they worshipped in the local Masonic Hall, until the present building was opened in 1935. It has outstanding stained glass by Sadie McLellan, who lived nearby.

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]]> This walk, organised by the Milngavie Heritage group, provided the opportunity to discover how the Victorians resolved the epidemic problems of their growing cities, such as Glasgow, by harnessing natural resources i.e. Loch Katrine, to provide plentiful supplies of fresh clean water for its citizens.

The Milngavie Water Treatment Works was completed in 1859 and is located in a building dating from the original scheme to supply the City of Glasgow with water from Loch Katrine. The plant was fully modernised during the 1970s and additional new equipment installed in 1988-89. The adjacent Mugdock Reservoir was opened as part of the 1859 scheme. Craigmaddie Reservoir nearby was opened in 1896.

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]]> The Milngavie Youth Caf? was opened in September 2001 in the former Red Cross building in Mugdock Road, Milngavie. Since then it has been the focus of a wide range of youth activities, but its aims and objectives have been something of a mystery to older people. An explanatory display was provided on Doors Open Day.

]]> Chaste Greek South façade of 1835 in style of William Robertson of Elgin fronting and infilling early 18C U-plan courtyard house which itself backs onto an earlier tower house. Milton Brodie was built on an old site which was formerly part of the lands of Kinloss Abbey and known as Windyhills. Assisted wheelchair access.

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This original Great North of Scotland Railway Company station was originally located at Oldmeldrum on the 6 mile spur line from Inverurie. It was used extensively for passenger and goods traffic until the line was closed in 1965. After closure the building was used as offices or storage for several businesses before being bought and dismantled in 2013 and rebuilt at Milton of Crathes. The same design of stations were located all along the original Deeside railway line until closure and it is a good example of the style.

Adjacent to the station building visitors can see the four railway bridges: an 18th Century packhorse bridge, the 1802 &1852 railway bridges and the latter 1939 bridge all listed structures (apart from 1939 bridge) that illustrate the development of bridge engineering over river crossings very well.

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