Poldrate Mill

An Important Community Facility

Built on the site of the mediaeval Kirk Mill, the present buildings are largely 18th Century. Milling operations ceased in 1965, but what remains is the only one of Haddington's three mills which still displays much of its traditional form. Located at the southern boundary of Haddington (East Lothian) on the River Tyne, Poldrate Mill provides an important community facility run and owned by the Lamp of Lothian Trust. Poldrate Mill was previously owned by the Morrison family, and was in use until the late 1960s.

Poldrate Mill Ground Floor

The ground floor of the Poldrate Mill is entirely used for pottery. Our pottery classes are extremely popular and learning to use the wheel or slab pottery can be very rewarding. Glazing and firing can all be accomplished within the pottery classes. 

Poldrate Mill First Floor

The 1st floor of the Mill has a wooden floor and is a very versatile room for many different classes or groups to meet in. There are warm air heaters set in the walls. At present, there are two crafts which use this space regularly; Spinning & Weaving.  A wide range of creative techniques can be undertaken in the self help spinners, dyers, and weavers group.

Poldrate Mill Second Floor

The second floor is home to upholstery classes, which cover both traditional and modern techniques for re-upholstering a range of furniture. This floor also hosts basket making classes for all abilities.

What's On?

We have hosted a vast range of classes and groups, which currently include Painting and Drawing, Pottery, Kiln Glass, Clay Portraiture, Spinning, Basketry, Woodcarving, Life Drawing, Acrylic Painting, Upholstery and Silver Jewellery. Class details are on the PACC website. They also have a newsletter of the timetable of classes, which goes out to all the local libraries and is distributed around Haddington centre.