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The Waterwheel

This overshot waterwheel came secondhand from nearby Pitchroy in the mid-1860s. The waterwheel drove machinery with the help of a paraffin engine until 1949 when mains electricity replaced waterpo...

A Warm Welcome Back

  We are delighted to be reopening to the public on Monday, 3rd May.  The Mill's site, retail shop and historic buildings will be available to view from 10:00am - 12 noon, Monday - Friday. T...

The Old Shop and Office

The old shop is where farmers once brought their fleeces to be converted into cloth, blankets or knitting wool and where customers bought tweed and other products. Graeme Stewart, whose father ...

Tweed | A Living Tradition

  Tweed is a woven, woollen, generally heavyweight fabric that takes inspiration from the Scottish landscape and scenery. The word Tweed derives from the Scots word Tweed or Twill, a type...

The Muckle Spate

In the Heart of the Community Since 1784, Knockando's Woolmill's story has been woven deeply into the fabric of its surroundings in North-East Scotland. Local folk brought in fleece from th...

The Cottage

The Cottage First recorded in parish records in 1784, the Cottage is the oldest surviving building on the Mill site. It is of great historical and architectural importance showcasing structur...

Mother's Day Gifting Guide

Are you looking for inspiration? Browse our Mother's Day Gift guide to reveal our top picks💗   A loving hug   Send your love with a Knockando Teddy Bear.   Small, yet big in character, our 10...

Step into Spring with JOY

Spring has sprung! Longer days and warmer weather means we're starting to think about trading in our heavy winter accessories for a lighter and brighter alternative!  Delivering on colour and com...

The Bridges

Here we have a wonderful piece by Graeme Stewart, whose father, Duncan, worked in the Mill for many years. We are fortunate to have Mr Stewart as one of our Trustees. He has a wealth of knowledge ...

Share the love this February ❤

With Valentine's Day just around the corner there has never been a more important time to share the love. To help you find the perfect treat for your loved ones, we've pulled together some of our ...