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  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
http://www.birsecommunitytrust.org.uk/
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