Scalloway Museum 2024
Shetland
Quendale Water Mill 2025
Situated in a sheltered valley in Quendale, Dunrossness, the mill is in the middle of a working farm and is the last remaining industrial building of its era in Shetland. Guided tours of the mill and displays of local history, including an extensive collection of agricultural tools and machinery.
Contacts
Operator: South Mainland Community History Group
Address: Quendale Dunrossness Shetland ZE2 9JD
- Telephone: 01950 460 969
- Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Daily 14 Apr-12 Oct 1000-1600. Visit website for more details and advance booking.
Facilities
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Souvenir Shop
- Part disabled access
Its primary purpose was to handle the grain for crofters from a very wide surrounding area. Most of the grinding was done in winter when there was plenty of water in the dam to drive the mill’s machinery.
