Pirnmill
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Pirnmill is a small village on the north-west coast of the Isle of Arran
, Scotland
. Unlike many of the other villages on the island, Pirnmill's etymology is not rooted in the Gaelic or Norse
heritage of Arran. Rather Pirnmill takes its name from a mill that historically stood there until 1840, which produced pirn
s (wooden rods used in weaving).
Early inhabitants of Pirnmill made a living through fishing or crofting, but later the village became a tourist destination, with many Clyde
steamers stopping at the pier constructed there. This declined after the construction of a pier at Lochranza
on the north of the island. Pirnmill no longer has a jetty or a harbour; boats are simply pulled up the beach.
Pirnmill has a church,village shop,restaurant and a B&B. Two miles north of the village, halfway between Pirnmill and Catacol, there is an ancient burial ground close to the shore.
Isle of Arran
Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. Unlike many of the other villages on the island, Pirnmill's etymology is not rooted in the Gaelic or Norse
Norse
Norse may refer to:In history:* Norsemen, the Scandinavian people before the Christianization of Scandinavia** Norse mythology** Norse paganism** Norse art** Norse activity in the British IslesIn language:...
heritage of Arran. Rather Pirnmill takes its name from a mill that historically stood there until 1840, which produced pirn
Pirn
A pirn is a rod onto which weft thread is wound for use in weaving. Unlike a bobbin, it is fixed in place, and the thread is delivered off the end of the pirn rather than from the center. A typical pirn is made of wood or plastic and is slightly tapered for most of its length, flaring out more...
s (wooden rods used in weaving).
Early inhabitants of Pirnmill made a living through fishing or crofting, but later the village became a tourist destination, with many Clyde
River Clyde
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland. It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland. Flowing through the major city of Glasgow, it was an important river for shipbuilding and trade in the British Empire....
steamers stopping at the pier constructed there. This declined after the construction of a pier at Lochranza
Lochranza
Lochranza is a village located on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The population, somewhat in decline, is around 200 people....
on the north of the island. Pirnmill no longer has a jetty or a harbour; boats are simply pulled up the beach.
Pirnmill has a church,village shop,restaurant and a B&B. Two miles north of the village, halfway between Pirnmill and Catacol, there is an ancient burial ground close to the shore.