Finzean Bucket Mill Community Interest Company has been founded to repair, maintain and operate the historic Grade-A Listed water powered sawmill, which specialises in the production of wooden buckets, which can be found near the village of Finzean in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 

The Bucket Mill has a rich history. Built in 1853 on a site of a previous water powered sawmill, it was operated by the Brown family for three generations. It was built to produce turned wooden buckets, of a style which is now completely unique to the mill. By the late 1970s the mill was derelict, but was saved by Stan Moyes, who with the help of friends, led the restoration efforts in the 1980s and operated the mill throughout the 1990s and 2000s, cementing the mill as a local landmark.

The Finzean Bucket Mill CIC is the next custodian of the mill, which is owned by the Birse Community Trust.

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ABOUT FINZEAN BUCKET MILL CIC

What is a Community Interest Company?

A Community Interest Company or CIC is a business structure similar to a Limited Company (Ltd), but with some important differences. Firstly, it is not-for-profit. Whilst the company needs to be profitable to achieve the aims, it means that there are no dividends to be paid out, profits made are reinvested. If the company is wound up, assets go to a nominated charity, which for this CIC, is the Birse Community Trust.  

What are the goals of the Finzean Bucket Mill CIC?

  • Repair, Maintain and Operate Finzean Bucket Mill
  • Make the mill machinery compliant with safety regulations
  • Develop a model rural craft business
  • Work with local landowners to harvest and process locally sourced timber
  • Restart the production of wooden buckets
  • Support traditional skills education and training
  • Engage with schools and the local community 

Can I visit the Bucket Mill?

The mill is currently closed to the public and it is not possible to visit the mill on a daily basis.

Pre-arranged visits can be arranged by contacting enquiries@bucketmill.co.uk. Alternatively, keep an eye out for events and tours of the mill on our Facebook Page or Instagram Page. Tours are free but we do ask for a donation of £10/pp if possible.