The Mill opens on 16 April and closes on 14 October 2012.

Commissioned in1867 and completed in 1868 for the Grierson family, owners of the Quendale Estate, the Quendale Water Mill is once again open to visitors.  Refurbished to match the exacting standards set by the original craftsmen the Mill is a wonderful example of Shetland’s industrial heritage.

Situated in a quiet sheltered valley, the Mill now provides a first class facility as a visitor attraction.  Situated in Dunrossness in the South Mainland, the Over-Shot Water Mill and Dam provide a showcase for life on the Shetland Islands over the last one hundred years (and more).

Quendale Mill

 Local Area

The area surrounding Quendale Water Mill has marvellous scenery, thousands of years of history and great beauty for you to appreciate.  Only once you have visited the area will you truly understand the magic of the untouched beaches, mythical stories and undiscovered treasures that Shetland has managed to preserve for so long.  Check out our links page for more information on the many other attractions available in the South Mainland, as well as throughout Shetland.

Quendale Sands

Voluntary Organisation

The Quendale Water Mill is operated by the South Mainland Community History Group.  The History Group is a voluntary organisation and membership is unrestricted and available to all who are interested in preserving the history, culture and heritage of the Shetland Islands and, in particular, the South Mainland.  The History Group meets every Thursday evening at 7.30pm throughout the year and the meetings are open to all.