Murthly Sawmill, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland

Sawmill - short history

The original mill was built in the 19th Century and was water-powered from Rohallion Loch and Robin’s Dam which flow into Stare Dam (see photo below and click for map). This in turn flows under the B876 and into the Mill Dam. The purpose of this loch system was to provide water power controlled by sluices for the original saw mill at Byres of Murthly, which was built 3 storeys high in the shape of a meal mill. The first storey housed the mill water wheel machinery, the second the sawing operation and the top being a workshop. This old structure has since been demolished.

The present mill was established in the mid-1970s and is owned and operated by Murthly & Strathbraan Estates, timber being mainly sourced from the Tayside area.

Plans for the future

The aims of the mill are to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations and expand domestic timber applications (e.g. Garden fencing, decking etc.) to complement existing agricultural wood products and other timber merchant business.

Two sheds are currently in operation with the site manager and nine employees on site. There are plans to erect a third shed, with a view to incorporating the first two and merge these into one large unit.

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We are authorised Oregon dealers for the supply of power sharp systems, chains, bars, files, logger tapes and oils. Also safety equipment e.g. Protective trousers, boots and helmets.

Sawmill facilities

Murthly sawmill has its own pressure treatment plant for timber.

Main equipment includes a large logging machine with band saw, re-saw, bandrack, cross cut and multi-rip saws. A chipping machine converts waste timber into wood chip.

Visit the onsite shop, which is open to the public and trade for items like hardware fixings, wire, mesh and metal posts.

Potato box repair timber can be available all year round.

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View of Stare Dam, west of Murthly Sawmill, Perthshire

Stare Dam - about 1 km West of Murthly Sawmill