New Abbey Corn Mill Location Grid reference - NX 961 662 OS Sheet - 84 About 7 miles S of Dumfries, on A710, in New Abbey. Follow brown signs. This watermill dates from the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and worked until the late 1940s. It is the successor of the monastic mill of Sweetheart Abbey, and is now in full working order. Milling demonstrations 12.00 & 15.00. The mill is in the care of Historic Scotland. Opening Times April to September, daily, 09.30 - 13.00 & 14.00 - 18.30. October to March, Monday to Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday 9.30 – 13.00 & 14.00 – 16.30. Contact Steward, 01387 850260. Web Site www.historic-scotland.gov.uk |