| Forest Row Sawmill & Turning mill, Finzean, nr Banchory Location Grid reference - NO 591 916 OS Sheet - 44 On the Forest of Birse road, W of B976 in Finzean, midway between Banchory and Aboyne. A mill complex dating from the early 19th century, comprising a sawmill with a 14ft 6 wheel, a turning mill with a 9ft 8 wheel, and a generator with a smaller wheel, all still working and fed though an impressive system of lades. Now owned by the Birse Community Trust. Bucket mill 1 mile upstream. Opening Times Visitors welcome by appointment only. Contact Birse Community Trust 01330 850200. E-mail bctoffice@birsecommunitytrust.org.uk Web Site
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