📌 Barry, Angus
★★★
Nestling in a wooded dell by the Pitairlie Burn near Carnoustie, Barry Mill is a now extremely rare example of a working oatmeal mill. These used to be a common sight all over Scotland – all producing a vital foodstuff for local customers – but most closed through the 1900s, with Barry Mill shutting down in 1982. Happily, the National Trust for Scotland has since fully refurbished the machinery and repaired flood damage – pure barry, as some locals might say (or not). Regular demonstrations now take place, though not on every day the attraction is open – check ahead. If the weather’s good, a picturesque nature trail follows the mill’s lade (water supply channel) upstream for about half a mile, with an alternative return route.
🌍 Location
📌 Off minor road 0.5 mi north of Barry
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NO 534350
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 56.504448,-2.758481
🚌 Bus to Barry (0.5 mi) | 🚆 Barry Links (1 mi)
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Wednesday to Sunday or Thursday to Sunday, 21 March to 27 October 2024 – see official website for exact details
🎫 £9 adult / £8 child / free for National Trust for Scotland members
We visited there a few years ago, but I must say that my photos pale in comparison to these! https://gallivantinggeismom.blogspot.com/2015/09/did-someone-say-jet-lag.html
Great write up!
Barbara
Thanks Barbara (it took two visits to get these photos – for some reason we didn't take any the first time!). Always enjoy reading your blog!