Textiles

For centuries The Scottish Borders has been internationally renowned for the quality of it’s woollen textiles. Despite the industry declining in size, the standards of quality remain and can be experienced first hand with Tweed Valley Blogger as your guide. Let me take you to Hawick where you can take a mill tour at Johnston’s of Elgin to see the finest cashmere knitwear being manufactured, visit the home of Tweed at Lovat Mill and take in the Borders Textile Towerhouse, which tells the story of this industry. For a fully tailored service, we can take you to Duns and the HQ of Scotland Shop, who specialise in tartan outfits and accessories with their famous Doddie5 tartan a favourite of mine! In Selkirk, visit Locharron of Scotland, the world leading tartan mill where a mill tour will demonstrate the art of weaving. Galashiels, home to the historic School of Textiles and Design, houses The Great Tapestry of Scotland, our nations story in one room and stitched by the people of Scotland. In my home town of Innerleithen, once home to five woollen mills, you can visit FINDRA, taking a 21st century approach to outdoor clothing.

Let Tweed Valley Blogger connect the threads of The Borders textile story for you, get in touch today…