The Cornaig Mill on Tiree, once vital to the community for grinding grain, now stands as a weathered monument to the island’s history. Enhanced imagery revives its past, while its stones whisper stories of bygone generations. Visitors should note it’s private property. What are your favorite historic sites on Tiree?
The old Mill near the hostel at Cornaig is certainly a landmark on Tiree. The Mill at Cornaig was commissioned in 1771 by the 5th Duke of Argyll. It was to grind the corn for the whole island, thus replacing inefficient horizontal mills, and hand mills or querns. Work began in 1802. A lade from […]
The beautiful sunset photo was contributed by Mo McLeod. Taken in July, the photo shows the sun setting in the West over the Northerly beach at Cornaig. The beach isnt far from Struthan Cottage and it’s not uncommon to see amazing sunsets in the Summer months looking out in the evening. In Summer it doesnt […]
