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Knockando Woolmill - A Community Hub
KNOCKANDO WOOLMILL: A COMMUNITY HUB Since 1784, Knockando Woolmill has been a cornerstone of North-East Scotland’s community. Local folk brought in their sheep’s wool which was spun and woven in...
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MADE IN SCOTLAND SINCE 1784 The walls of Knockando Woolmill have echoed to the sound of industry for more than 200 years. Machinery may have been added over time, but the skilled manufacture o...
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Our 100% Pure New Wool woven tweed notebooks are the perfect stocking filler! Available in a variety of different designs, choose from lined or blank 90 gsm paper. Finished with a ribbon divider...
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Illuminate your home this Autumn with our Knockando Tartan Candlesticks. A simple and elegant bobbin design, pair this candle holder with your favourite tapered candles to create a warming ...
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Programme: Arrive to a 4 shaft loom warped with approximately a metre of yarn ready for you to start weaving. Choose a weft colour or colours from the yarns selected for you. Learn to wind yo...
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Book a Classic Guided Tour First listed as the 'Wauk Mill' in parish records from 1784, uncover the history of the Woolmill with one of our expert guides and learn about our unique collectio...
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The Muckle Spate and The 1945 Flood.
On 4th August, 1829 a catastrophe struck Knockando when one of the most severe British floods, known locally as the Muckle Spate, devastated a swathe of the north east of Scotland from Invern...
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The Knockando Knot Restoration
The Knockando Knot is a 10 foot long wooden carving of a knotted length of yarn and can be found in front of the entrance of the Old Mill. The piece was specially made by local sculptor Stuart...
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