STONEYHOLM Mill will be opening its doors to the public again on Sunday, September 9, between 10am and 4pm as part of Ayrshire Doors Open Days.

This builds on the success of the first Doors Open Days event at Stoneyholm Mill held in September 2017, where over 200 people enjoyed the rare opportunity to tour the West Mill building and view historic photographs showing the mill and its workers through the generations.

This year, they will be sharing with the public the emerging ideas for a regeneration and restoration project at Stoneyholm Mill, currently being developed with volunteers from the local community via the Stoneyholm Mill Trust.

Stoneyholm Mill is a prominent category B listed former cotton mill complex in the centre of Kilbirnie, established in 1831. In 1864 Dennyholm Mill took it over for flax spinning. Latterly used for the manufacture of fishing nets and twine by W&J Knox Ltd, some areas are still being used for this purpose. The imposing structure is a stark reminder of the rich and diverse industrial history of the town and planning is underway to transform the Mill to once again contribute to the social and economic vibrancy of Kilbirnie. The regeneration of Stoneyholm Mill is being part-funded by the Scottish Government and European Community LEADER Programme 2014-20.

Councillor Alex Gallagher, Cabinet Member of Economy, North Ayrshire Council, said: “The regeneration of Stoneyholm Mill is an excellent opportunity for Kilbirnie.

“Doors Open Day 2018 provides a unique chance for visitors to see inside the Mill, find out about its rich history and contribute to the plans for its future.”

Guided tours of the Mill will run throughout the day where visitors can get a sense of what it was like to work there. There will also be a photographic exhibition and an opportunity to view and comment on plans for the regeneration of the Mill. The event is family friendly with activities and games for children.

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