The early history of Gavin's mill is uncertain, but is inextricably linked with that of the village of Milngavie. It has been proposed that the name "Milngavie" is derived from the Gaelic "Muillinn Dhadhidh", meaning "Mill of David", and it has further been suggested that the David concerned is King David I (1124-1153). It is certain that there was a mill in existence here by the time of King David IV in the late fifteenth century.

The present building was used as the village's grain mill for several hundred years. The view above is of the eastern side of the mill buildings and is taken from the adjacent carpark.

As can be seen from this second photo taken across the river, water to power the overshot wheel was fed from a mill lade running behind the mill and shown here emerging on the left hand side of the building. This structure superseded another mill on the same site the undershot wheel of which was powered directly by the adjacent river.

The mill eventually fell into disuse and the building has been occupied during the late twentieth century by businesses including an architect's office, an Indian restaurant and a café.

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