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THE BARONY MILL
also known as Boardhouse Mill is recommended by Mrs G P Foster-
Axten from Aberdeenshire "Off the beaten track but a real treasure,
a working mill with a hands on approach and an excellent guide who
having worked there gives a real feeling for the history of the
place" During summer, the Mill is open to the public and
has displays of photographs of old-time farming in Birsay, samples
of the produce at each stage of the milling and milling tools. Tours
include demonstrations of the running of the machinery and making
the unique Orkney beremeal.WHERE? The Mill is located on
the main road, A968, from Dounby to the Palace and the Brough of
Birsay.. Opening Hours: 10am - 1pm, 2pm - 5pm. Open every day, seven
days a week, 1 April to 30 September .COST? Adults- £1.50
Family £4.00 Pensioners £1.00 CONTACT? Jonny
Johnston, Springburn, Twatt, Orkney, KW17 2JH Tel. 01856 771276
Website-.http://www.birsay.org.uk/baronymill.htm
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