Bunessan Mill, Bunessan

Water-powered corn mill of the improved type introduced to Mull and Tiree from the late 18th century. Built in random rubble with roughtly squared sandstone lintels and rising to 2 storeys, the mill was probably heightened from its original single storey. It is on a T-plan, with a stem projecting north east into the sloping ground to the rear. The south west front features irregular openings with a door to the left, surperseded by a centre window and a small square opening to the right. 2 windows sit close to the eaves above. A ruinous wheelpit survives at the south east elevation with a small square loft opening to the right. The wheel and internal machinery have now been removed. (Historic Scotland)

May 1997: External inspection reveals the mill to be roofless and ruinous. SCT understands that restoration was proposed in 1991. February 2001: Local planners report no change. February 2005: External inspection reveals the mill to remain at risk. October 2005: the website of Ross of Mull Historical Society reports that it has purchased the Mill with a view to its restoration.

October 2008: External inspection finds the mill remains roofless and unused.

27 September 2012: External inspection finds no significant change from the previous site visit - the former mill remains ruinous with unprotected wallheads.