Welcome to the Mill on the Fleet

The Mill on the Fleet was built in 1788 as a cotton spinning mill and restored as a visitor centre by Dumfries and Galloway Council in the 1980s.
As of 2008 it is also the new Gatehouse Tourist Information Centre, run in partnership with Visit Scotland, an is now an expanded Information Centre in the refurbished space of the Mill's ground floor reception.

The Main Exhibition Floor
The main exhibition floor is undergoing redevelopment throughout this season but is fully open. A programme of temporary exhibitions is running alongside new exhibits. The displays focus on the history and heritage of Gatehouse, and exploring the Fleet Valley and surrounding areas.

The Faed Gallery
The Faed Gallery shows a number of temporary exhibitions through the season. It is also the venue for the Mill's programme of talks and lectures.

The Bookshop Gallery
The Bookshop Gallery on the second floor has a programme of exhibitions running throughout the season.

The River Café
The Mill Café provides delicious snacks, sandwiches, light meals and drinks all day. Enjoy the river and its varied wildlife from the open air terrace.

The Mill Shop
The Mill Shop has a wide choice of high quality gifts and greetings cards, including items by local craftmakers and artists.

The Bookshop
The Bookshop on the second floor stocks a wide range of new and secondhand books for adults and children.

Location

Gatehouse of Fleet is well signposted off the A75 Dumfries to Stranraer road. The Mill is situated in the centre of the town and is signposted from the main car park. There is disabled parking within the grounds of the Mill.

Open every day: 1 April - 31 October 10.00-5.00
Admission Free

The Mill on the Fleet,
High Street, Gatehouse of Fleet, Castle Douglas DG7 2HS
Tel: 01557 814099
info@millonthefleet.co.uk