Mill of Mains is a residential area located in the north ofDundee,Scotland.
The area of Mill of Mains began construction in the 1960s to accommodate Dundee's expanding population, similar to other areas in the north of Dundee. Tower blocks were built in the area alongside social housing. The local primary school, Mill of Mains Primary School opened in 1972 which also serves the areas of Claverhouse and Trottick.[1]
During the 1990s and 2000s, the area of Mill of Mains started to become derelict and became a target of crime. A redevelopment of Mill of Mains began in the early 2010s with the block of flats being demolished and new housing being built. The work carried out by Home Group and the redevelopment of the area is ongoing.
Mill of Mains' local community pavilion which served the area alongsideClaverhouse, was burnt down in 2017 and a campaign was launched to rebuild it.[2][3] In 2021, the community pavilion was rebuilt next to the primary school.[4][5]
In 2025, the charity Social Bite announced plans for a new recovery village to be built between Claverhouse Park and the Mill of Mains Play Area, aiming to help those with addiction issues. It has since faced criticism from residents for the location.[6]
Mill of Mains has several recreational spaces that serve the local community.
The Mill of Mains Play Area is the primary outdoor space, offering a range of play equipment for children. It is located south ofClaverhouse Park and functions as an extension of the larger green space, catering to both Mill of Mains and Claverhouse residents.
The nearby Claverhouse Park features a football pitch and is a popular spot for sports, dog walking, and outdoor activities. A gym and fitness area is situated between Claverhouse Park and Mill of Mains Play Area, providing additional exercise facilities for the community.
| Bus route | Primary destinations | Bus stops near Mill o' Mains | Service provider | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Ninewells Hospital Broughty Ferry | Dundee, at Mill o' Mains Foula Terrace | Xplore Dundee | |
| 33 | City Centre Whitfield | Dundee, at Mill o' Mains | ||
| E1 | Edinburgh Perth City Centre | Ember | ||
| 32 | City Centre Fintry | Findcastle Terrace (Fintry) | Xplore Dundee | |
| 21D | Forfar City Centre | Foula Terrace | Stagecoach East Scotland |
Mill of Mains is in theNorth East ward ofDundee City Council, it is represented by Steven Rome and Willie Sawers of theScottish National Party and Jax Finnegan of theScottish Labour Party. The area is part ofDundee City West which is represented byJoe FitzPatrick in theScottish Parliament, and inDundee East which is represented byStewart Hosie in theUK Parliament, both of which are Scottish National Party members.
