Lower City Mills is part of a cluster of former watermill buildings, collectively known as City Mills,[2] in Perth, Scotland. It was given Category A listed status in 1965 by Scotland's Ancient Monument Division (now Historic Environment Scotland).[3] Milling has taken place at the location since the 14th century.
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Using the power of moving water to drive a mill wheel is an ancient invention of the human spirit of discovery, the origins of which can be traced back to times long past. Thanks to such a construction, human or animal muscle power could be easily replaced by the power of the natural elements through a watercourse - natural or artificially created - in order to grind grain into corn or press oil from fruit, for example.

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1. The Fair Maid of Perth Statue – Perth City Centre Landmarks loop from Perth

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2. Perth Bridge – Perth City Centre Landmarks loop from Scone

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3. Perth City Centre Landmarks – Perth Bridge loop from Perth

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