The Orry Mill

The Orry Mill is an independent contemporary yarn shop located in Eaglesham on the South side of Glasgow which runs regular classes and workshops for crafters.

About The Orry Mill

	18A Glasgow Road, Eaglesham G76 0JQ
	01355301244
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The Orry Mill is owned Thilde Folke Olsen and her husband Stephen McBride. Thilde came to Scotland to study at the Glasgow School of Art. As a child Thilde was brought up in Denmark immersed in knitting, crochet and crafting . When she finally settled in the village of Eaglesham she became fascinated by the history of the village.

The name ‘The Orry Mill’ refers to the open space in Eaglesham known as ‘The Orry’ (Old Scots for 'area') in which there are the remains of a cotton mill. The mill and the village were designed by Lord Alexander Eglinton, but built by his brother Archibald. The Eglinton family were responsible for a series of cotton mills and key agricultural developments throughout the late 18th and early 19th Century. The area of Busby, Eaglesham, Clarkston and Newton Mearns as small villages all had water powered cotton mills, and this drove the development of these villages, the buildings, geography and layout as we see it now.

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Upcoming Events at The Orry Mill

Workshops

Wednesday Morning - Knitting & Crochet Class - 4 Week Block

29th October 2025

The Orry Mill, Eaglesham

Whether you're picking up needles or a hook for the very first time, or looking to build on your existing skills, The Orry Mill's knitting and crochet classes are designed just for you!

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