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The purpose of the site is to help those new to the village to connect with its past and for those who have left for pastures new to remember what was left behind

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Articles which detail the history of the Lochwinnoch mills and an overview of the textile industry.

Articles which detail the history of the Lochwinnoch mills and an overview of the textile industry.

In order to provide power for the various mills the Calder and its tributaries required various modifications.

In order to provide power for the various mills the Calder and its tributaries required various modifications.

Calderpark mill at the foot of Hill 60 was the first large scale mill to be built.

Calderpark Mill

Calderpark mill at the foot of Hill 60 was the first large scale mill to be built.

Calderhaugh mill was the second large scale mill to be built.

Calderhaugh Mill

Calderhaugh mill was the second large scale mill to be built.

Boghead mill was the third large scale mill to be built. It was the smallest of the three.

Boghead mill was the third large scale mill to be built. It was the smallest of the three.

Calderbank mill was a large bleachfield complex rather than a mill for manufacturing textiles.

Calderbank Mill

Calderbank mill was a large bleachfield complex rather than a mill for manufacturing textiles.

Calder Glen mill underwent many changes during its existence.

Calder Glen Mill

Calder Glen mill underwent many changes during its existence.

Like Calder Glen mill this area was home to changing activities over the years.

Like Calder Glen mill this area was home to changing activities over the years.

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