Our rich history, coupled with our unrivalled passion for innovation, gives us a lot to talk about. Explore Our Story to learn more about our unique Scottish heritage, superb craftsmanship, and the inspiration behind our luxurious collections.
08 Oct 2024
For this instalment of our "Friends Of' series, we sit down for a chat - over a steaming pot of green tea, no less - with Glasgow-based Photographer, Richard Gaston. As ever, Richard is wide-grinned and open-armed, eager to get into conversation, and the passion towards his craft is palpable from the moment we begin to speak.
03 Oct 2024
We lavish everything we make with love and a gentle touch - no matter how small. Our dedicated team of three talented artisans apply this principle in our 'mill within the mill' - the Hand Knit department at our Elgin site. We design, knit, finish and hand label each piece in one location, and there's heart in every stitch.
25 Sept 2024
Introducing Vogue columnist Raven Smith, who visits our Elgin Mill to style standout pieces from our AW24 collection. Discover why we’re proud to welcome him as a Friend of the Brand.
11 Sept 2024
Introducing three new additions to our Highgrove Heritage Collection, a collaboration between Johnstons of Elgin and Highgrove, the family home of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
16 Jul 2024
Once reserved for royalty, soft honey-toned vicuña boasts a rich history. As we celebrate 175 years of working with this exceptional fibre, we look at what makes it so special.
03 Jul 2024
The community projects working to protect the place we call home. Environmental responsibility is woven into the very fabric of our business, and we understand that thriving communities and healthy ecosystems go hand-in-hand.
24 Jun 2024
A growing number of people taking a more mindful approach to consumption can only be a good thing for the environment. As part of our Schools Interaction Programme, we have been teaching local secondary school students some basic sewing skills to encourage waste aversion and perhaps discover the craftspeople of the future.
19 Jun 2024
Nestled among the trees and flowers at our Elgin mill grounds, another centre of activity hums with life. Beyond the whirr of our weaving looms is the gentle buzz of a thriving beehive, alive with around 30,000 pairs of tiny wings. Our busy bees are more than just honey makers; they are productive pollinators crucial to our ecosystem.
05 Jun 2024
We have been experts in the world’s finest fibres for over 225 years, crafting exquisite luxury products in our own Scottish mills. We now invite you to join us in an immersive experience at our Elgin mill, where our family business has worked with natural, renewable, biodegradable fibres since 1797.
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