The Shed, built in the 1880s, was an extension to Ettrick Mill in Selkirk. Used as part of the local Tweed and fabric industry during an economic boom to the area, The Shed would have housed many looms all working constantly. As the industry declined gradually in the area, Ettrick Mill was one of the last major mills standing but eventually had to close in 1998. The main building has since been converted into offices but The Shed has been left to rot.
The final company to own The Shed and the mill was Ettrick and Yarrow Spinners Ltd. and although the buildings are no longer producing, the history has been preserved in the name of the company being kept in good condition across the front of the main mill building. Little nods to the local industrial heritage, I feel, are very important to an areas identity.
The explore wasn't a very long one with The Shed only being single storey and quite small, but it was still good fun as it's been a while since my last one. Seeing the coke machine next to small remnants of industrial history makes quite a cool contrast and shows how the industry has had a long lasting impact on The Scottish Borders
The final company to own The Shed and the mill was Ettrick and Yarrow Spinners Ltd. and although the buildings are no longer producing, the history has been preserved in the name of the company being kept in good condition across the front of the main mill building. Little nods to the local industrial heritage, I feel, are very important to an areas identity.
The explore wasn't a very long one with The Shed only being single storey and quite small, but it was still good fun as it's been a while since my last one. Seeing the coke machine next to small remnants of industrial history makes quite a cool contrast and shows how the industry has had a long lasting impact on The Scottish Borders
