Preston Mill & Phantassie Doocot
Planning your visit
Facilities & access
Bike racks are available.
Dogs are welcome in the grounds but must be kept on a lead.
Younger visitors will enjoy learning about Wee Bob, the miller’s horse. There are also explorer packs for families.
Access to Preston Mill is by guided tour only; these take place approximately every 45 minutes. The last tour begins no later than 4.15pm.
Guided tours are available by prior arrangement and booking is essential for groups of 10 or more or to avoid disappointment.
A small selection of hot drinks and snacks are available in the shop.
Parking is free for members of the National Trust for Scotland.
Parking is available 20 metres from the mill.
There are picnic tables and seats in the grounds.
A small selection of cold drinks, ice cream and snacks are available in the shop.
Take a look at our online shop as well for a wide range of Outlander-inspired gifts.
Along the walk to Phantassie Doocot, look out for wildlife, including kingfishers, otters, and herons. Fish using the new fish pass in the restored weir may also be seen.
Opening times
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Mill, gift shop and exhibition
Guided tours only. Access to the mill building is by pre-booked time slots. Please note that spaces are limited – we recommend booking online in advance to avoid disappointment.
- 1 Nov–21 Dec, Fri–Sat, 10.00–14.00 Current period 22 Dec–28 Feb 2025, closed 1 Mar–31 Mar, Thu–Mon, 10.00–16.00 (tours at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 & 15.00) 1 Apr–31 Oct, Thu–Mon, 10.00–16.30 (tours at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 & 15.00)
Entry prices
- Adult
- £10.00
- Family
- £30.00
- One adult family
- £20.00
- Concession
- £8.00
- Child
- £5.00
- Young Scot
- £1.00
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