Description
Welcome to the Quendale Mill, the Quendale Estate dates back to the 16th Century but it wasn’t until 1770 that the Grierson family acquired it and became the Lairds. The Mill was commisioned to be built in 1867 by the Grierson family and grinding began at the Mill the following year.
Visitors are encouraged to watch the video of this Mill, with local people operating the machinery, prior to their tour of the Mill and displays of local history; following which they are invited to browse through the locally made craftwork and souvenirs in the Craft Shop and Reception area where light refreshments are always available!
Prices starts from £6.00 for Adults, £2.00 for Children (Ages 12-17 yrs) and £5.00 for Senior Citizen/Concessionary. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.
Features
- Paid
- Host birthday parties: No
Features
Displays: Our displays are changed on a regular basis and the information collated on the Halifax Bomber Crash at Fitful Head has now been archived. Our current display is of models of commercial and passenger vehicles, covering the last 70 years or so, and include a few of local interest. Most of the models are from Custodian George Jacobson’s personal collection. The display is enhanced with photos taken by Mr Jacobson which complement the collection.
Locat Attraction:
- Jarlshof: Very conveniently situated near to Sumburgh Airport with free parking at Sumburgh Hotel. At the end of the 19th century, storms ripped open the low cliffs at Jarlshof, near the southern tip of Shetland.
- Sumburgh Head Lighthouse: The engineer was Robert Stevenson, grandfather of the famous author Robert Louis Stevenson. In 1814 Robert Stevenson was accompanied on his first visit to Sumburgh by Sir Walter Scott who subsequently wrote the novel “The Pirate” which was set around Jarlshof and Fitful Head.
- Old Scatness Broch: Also close to Sumburgh Airport, recent excavations at this site have proven that the Brochs were built earlier than had previously been believed, as Radiocarbon dating of grain found in 2001 in the construction layer of the broch dated it to between 400 and 200 BC.
- Virkie Pool: Known locally as “Dutch Pool” [local pronunciation of Deutsch] at one time through its use by the Hanseatic League Traders, the Pool could accommodate vessels of a considerable size until it started to silt up towards the end of the 16th century.
- St Ninian's Isle: St Ninian’s Isle is linked to the Mainland of Shetland by probably the best example of a tombolo in Britain, if not in the whole of Europe. In 1958 a hoard of Celtic treasure was discovered by Shetland schoolboy Douglas Coutts – it comprised of 28 exceptional silver and silver-gilt decorative objects which included bowls, brooches and parts of weapons.
- Croft House Museum: This typical thatched 19th century Croft house has been restored to how it would have looked in the 1870’s. (see also the depiction of a Croft house Ben end, complete with WWI posters, at the Quendale Mill).
- Ness of Burgi: A defensive stone-built blockhouse, probably of Iron Age date, with some features resembling a broch. Situated at the far south-east corner of the Scatness peninsula this is a nice place for a walk with wonderful views of Sumburgh Head to the east and Fitful Head to the west.
- Bird Watching: The RSPB reserve at Sumburgh Head is Shetland’s most accessible seabird colony, with Puffins ashore from May until mid-August in most years, while Kittiwakes, Guillemots and Razorbills are easily seen during May, June and July.
10.22 miles
