Lade Braes Walk

Lade Braes Walk

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The 1.5 miles long walk runs from Little Carron to Madras College and follows a route of an old mill, bringing water to the Priory of St Andrews founded in 1140. For most of its life, it was open to St Andrews citizens who used it for cleaning, washing and possibly drinking. Although majority of the lade is now underground, it was all uncovered until 1800s when it was partially covered during Madras College construction. The upper Lade Braes also had trees planted at the end of 1800s by John McIntosh and John Milne. The lade, which is an artificial channel constructed to carry a current of water to drive mills’ wheels, was used by numerous mills which belonged to the Priory of St Andrews: • Craig Mill, the oldest in St Andrews and demolished by 1776; • Shore Mill and Abbey Mill at the St Andrews Harbour; • New Mill and Plash Mill between Maynard road and Hepburn Gardens; • Law Mill at the Duck Pond at Lawmill Gardens; • Denbrae Mills outside St Andrews.

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