The GRAINS were ground in a building located in the vicinity of the present day playground next to the R.A. center.

1880 -- The Carlyle Mill was so successful that Thomas MOFFAT was encouraged to build a flour mill. He soon found that his limited capacity forced him to add extra shifts of men to keep the mill running day and night in order to satisfy the great demand. Some customers living a distance from the mill, found it necessary to remain in the village overnight in order to take their products back home. 

1900 - The CARLYLE Brothers were out of the mill business, having turned over the operation to Thomas MOFFAT. His two sons William (Willie) and James (Jimmie) MOFFAT operated the saw and shingle mill, while Mr. William (Willie/Billie) GILLESPIE was installed in the flour mill as the miller. William GILLESPIE's residence still stands today as a private residence. Mrs. GILLESPIE and Mrs. William MACKAY were sisters. The GILLESPIE's had a daughter Minnie and a son Clifford with many years between them.

Arnot MACGREGOR wrote:

"The hobby of father and daughter was cycling, at which time the two would start off early Sunday morning on their bicycles for long grueling rides into the country. Minnie would be dressed in some very up to date ladies cycling outfit while Mr. GILLESPIE was in tweed plus fours and peaked cap."

Murray DILLABOUGH had purchased the CAMPBELL Cheese Factory in the 1940's and converted the building into a Grist Mill.

There are no photographs available for the Grist Mills at present.