about the arts and heritage centre....

Our centre has the luxury of doubling up as one of the most loved and well known buildings in the area, the Strathaven Town Mill.
The Town Mill was built in the 17th century in the shadow of Strathaven Castle, another well known historic landmark. Known throughout the county for years as a focal point for community gatherings and particularly musical clubs and groups, It has had many uses throughout its life, even housing the local tourist information office for a short time.

The Arts and Heritage Centre was set up to bring back the good times to the Town Mill and reinstate it to its pomp as the local venue for the arts and local culture. Over the years we have made huge steps toward our goals, and continue to be committed to the the cause.

The rooms and halls of the Town Mill all have their own unique qualities and offer great venues for almost any event or ocassion. The Theatre is regularly used by the Old Mill Recording Studios a popular local music studio business that contributets greatly to the public perception of the centre as a musical venue. The Busy Bee's play group also meets several times a week and is a very popular destination for kids from Strathaven and the surrounding area. Other regular users include community groups like the Rankin File and the Young farmers.

As well as having the impressive setting of the main theatre at their disposal, many local bands chose to hire our Granary on an hourly basis as an alternative venue for rehearsal.

membership....

We would like to extend an invitation to anyone who may be interested in becoming a member of the centre. We are an informal bunch with the best interests of arts in the community at heart and welcome all comers with the same intentions. Members are encouraged to take part in the many funraising drives we undertake throughout the year and and to "muck in" with the upkeep of the centre itself wherever possible.

Membership fees are paid per year fromthe date of your application being accepted. the rates of membership are as follows:

Adult membership: £5.00

Child membership: £1.00 (under 18)

For more information on the centre, please feel free to contact us.

 

Click to download a membership application form.

 

Click to download a brief history of Strathaven's Town Mill.

Click to download information on the the Ltd status of the Old Mill (articles of association)