About The Bobbin Mill

The Bobbin Mill is part of a group of buildings known locally as the Mill of Ross, and was originally used to turn Bobbins for the textile firm of Dewhursts, who owned the local Aberuchill Estate. Situated on the banks of the River Earn, the Mill overlooks the weir which harnessed the power of the river for its work. The Bobbin Mill is over 200 years old and had fallen into disuse and chronic disrepair when in 2000 it was rescued and converted to make a wonderful home. It is a Grade 'B' listed building, and the conversion necessarily took account of that, the result being a beautiful building which retains its traditional character from the outside with the addition of a contemporary porch and deck, but inside is completely new and stunningly stylish. Although only a mile and an easy 15 minute walk from the picturesque village of Comrie, the feeling is of being in the middle of the deepest countryside.
The wildlife seen from the Mill doorstep is diverse - Roe Deer (often enjoying the garden plants!), an otter eating a fish on the river bank, red squirrels in the beech trees outside the door, kingfishers, herons and ducks on the river, and owls and oystercatchers noisily making their presence known in the evening.

Comrie is an ideal location for exploring the Scottish Highlands and for visits to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth. It has a good range of shops, bars, tearooms and restaurants and is 7 miles from Crieff which is the local shopping town. There are wonderful walks to suit all, from lazy ambles along leafy lanes to tackling the several Munroes in the area. Fishing is a popular local sport and those inclined can fish from the garden or travel the banks of the Earn to the Loch at St Fillans. Comrie is also a perfect location for golfing and for touring the 30+ courses of Perthshire. The Bobbin Mill is within easy travelling distance of many local attractions including the oldest distillery in Scotland, water sports on Loch Earn, the Auchingarrich wildlife centre, the Drummond Trout Farm and fishery, and the Stuart Crystal centre.