Explore Historic Preston Mill on Guided Tours Near Edinburgh
Travel back in time with a visit to Preston Mill, one of Scotland's oldest mills and the last working water-powered mill in the Lothians. Managed by the National Trust for Scotland, this historic landmark offers guided tours that showcase the industrial and social heritage of the region.
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Discover Pre-Industrial Technology
Expert guides walk visitors through the working machinery to reveal how water was harnessed as a power source to move, grind, and dress oats to feed the local community. The mill produced oatmeal commercially as recently as 1959. Fans of television culture may also recognize the site, as it served as a filming location for the series Outlander.

Tour Information and Visiting Advice

Guided tours run on most open days. Visitors are advised to arrive early and check in at the visitor centre, as tours start promptly. While tickets can be bought on the day at the venue, advance booking is recommended to guarantee a spot.
Accessibility: The historic structure includes uneven floors and internal steps. The nearby countryside walk to the Phantassie Doocot also involves steps leading over the River Tyne.
Quiet Days: For guests sensitive to noise or moving machinery, Quiet Days tours are hosted once a month when the machinery is kept static.

