In 1825, Dunfermline weaver David Hatton, set up a “factory” to spin thread using specialized designed mills powered by mice. Hatton’s mouse mills were a sensation and many came to Dunfermline to see them in action.

In 1825, Dunfermline weaver David Hatton, set up a “factory” to spin thread using specialized designed mills powered by mice. Hatton’s mouse mills were a sensation and many came to Dunfermline to see them in action.