The Mill on the Fleet | Historic Mill and Visitor Centre in Gatehouse of Fleet

Welcome to The Mill on the Fleet

Exhibitions and Displays

The history and heritage of Gatehouse and the Fleet Valley

Regional Arts & Crafts

Artists and Makers from across Dumfries and Galloway

Bookshop

A large secondhand bookshop – over 20,000 volumes to browse

The Mill Café

Home baking, light meals and a riverside terrace

Hope to see you soon!

Uncover the history and heritage of Gatehouse and the Fleet Valley at The Mill on the Fleet.

The Mill on the Fleet is a large exhibition centre in a restored 18th century cotton mill. It hosts an annual programme of temporary exhibitions as well as core displays on the history and heritage of Gatehouse and the Fleet Valley. The Gatehouse Tourist Information Centre is based in the Mill, and the Mill also has a large shop showcasing regional arts and crafts, a large second-hand bookshop, and a café with riverside terrace. The Mill hosts live music events, talks and festivals throughout the season.

The Gatehouse Story

Learn about the development of Gatehouse – a planned 18th century town. Learn how this cotton mill became known as the Bobbin Mill.

Follow the Fleet

Find out about the natural history of the Fleet Valley, one of Dumfries and Galloway’s three designated National Scenic Areas.

Kirkcudbrightshire Castles

An exhibition looking by the Scottish Castle Association looking at Kirkcudbrightshire castles past and present.

Opening Hours

10am – 4pm daily

The Exhibition Floor, Information, Bookshop and Arts and Crafts are open from late March until the end of October each year.

FREE ADMISSION

Contact Us

Front Desk & Information Centre

info@millonthefleet.co.uk

Café

01557 814099 (Option 1)

The Bookshop

07808 171337
07761 460049

books@millonthefleet.co.uk

Address

Mill on the Fleet
High Street
Gatehouse of Fleet
DG7 2HS

Tickets and Events

Where tickets to events and workshops are advertised as online, they can be bought through TicketSource. Otherwise available from The Mill Bookshop.

Event Tickets

Mailing List

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