Castletown Mill

Highland – Caithness & Sutherland

In November 2020, Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd owned and managed by Caithness husband-and-wife team Claire and Martin Murray purchased Castletown Mill with the intention of conserving and revitalising the building and surrounding environs into a craft whisky distillery and historic environment visitor attraction. 

Castletown Mill was once part of the Castlehill Estate developed by Agricultural Improver and Caithness Sheriff (Depute) James Traill of Rattar. Castletown Mill was built by James Traill in 1818-1819 as a starter enterprise for his heir George Traill. The once magnificent 'T-shaped' three storey building with its central kiln block was one of the largest and most imposing mills and grain stores in the North of Scotland.

For Doors Open Days we are doing guided hard-hat tours of Castletown Mill (building work health and safety permitting) and talks about the restoration of this derelict 1818 grain mill and its revitalisation into a craft whisky distillery and visitor attraction.

Tours at 11am and 2pm. No access to the building outwith tour times. Limited places so pre-booking is essential.

Facilities

• WC
• Parking
• Not Accessible