Mill Experiences
VISIT US & DISCOVER MORE
VISIT US & DISCOVER MORE
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. We are proudly B Corp certified, which means we’re part of
a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and
environmental impact. Becoming a B Corp reinforces the community
purpose that has been a feature of our company for generations.
You can witness the techniques our skilled craftspeople have passed down
through generations to make our luxurious Cashmere and Merino Wool
products and learn about our rich Scottish heritage. At our Elgin site,
the only vertical weaving mill in Scotland, you can experience some of
the thirty processes involved in crafting a single scarf and learn more
about the families that have shaped our business over the decades.
From exploring behind the scenes of our working mill to an in-depth
heritage experience and personal shopping, there is something for
everyone at Johnstons of Elgin.
ADULT £15.00 CONCESSION £12.00
Prices valid until 31st December 2025
Discover the processes behind our luxurious Cashmere and Merino Wool designs, from raw fibre to finished product. This immersive guided experience also explores our rich Scottish heritage.
We can accommodate groups of up to eight in the Discovery Experience. This activity includes an optional shopping consultation with a member of our retail team.
DURATION: 1 hour
DAILY TIMINGS: 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
THE AFTERNOON TEA EXPERIENCE
Adult £27.00 Child £23.00
includes guided experience and afternoon tea
Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea at Weavers Restaurant to extend your Discovery Experience. Our friendly staff will serve a selection of homemade savoury and sweet treats with a choice of speciality tea or coffee. We will schedule your afternoon tea 1 hour after your experience start time.
Daily timings: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm
ADULT £25.00 CONCESSION £22.00
Prices valid until 31st December 2025
Discover the magic that happens behind the scenes in our weaving mill, where we preserve traditional processes. Get up close and personal with our world renowned craftsmanship and witness the incredible attention to detail that sets us apart.
You will have exclusive access to all areas of our mill and discover more about the history of our iconic Scottish Estate Tweeds.
This experience includes an optional shopping consultation with a member of our retail team. We can accommodate groups of up to eight on the Craftsmanship Experience.
DURATION: 1.5 hours
DAILY TIMINGS: 9.30am, 11.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
ADULT £175
Prices valid until 31st December 2025
This exclusive experience includes a glass of bubbles on arrival and VIP access to our on-site Archive Room. Here, you will explore our rich history spanning over 225 years, with details of key individuals and how they shaped our business. You will leave with a personalised Johnstons of Elgin Cashmere Scarf embroidered with your initials.
This experience can be entirely bespoke, and timings can be flexible.
To plan your experience and to book, contact guestexperience@johnstonsofelgin.com
DAILY TIMINGS: 10am, 2pm
PRICE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Our Bespoke Personal Shopping Experience includes light refreshments, consultation and access to the Reading Room, our versatile guest experience area for personal shopping and styling.
Timings are flexible for this experience, and you can add a pre-shopping mill experience or meal at Weavers Restaurant.
For more information or to book, contact
guestexperience@johnstonsofelgin.com
Please contact us if you would like to book one of our experiences for a larger group.
For groups of more than eight, up to a maximum of 24, please contact us.
In our Elgin retail store, you can explore our latest collections, including women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and accessories. You can also browse our home interiors range, including Cashmere and Merino Wool blankets, throws and fabrics.
The picturesque town of Elgin lies between Aberdeen and Inverness, in the heart of malt whisky country and near the Moray coast. With a population of around 24,000, the former cathedral city has lots to offer, including a rich history, numerous distilleries and breathtaking local scenery.
Outdoor pursuits are prevalent, with beaches nearby where you can enjoy water sports and wild swimming, and the Cairngorm Mountains are within easy driving distance for skiing and snowboarding.
Our Five Star VisitScotland restaurant is tucked inside one of Johnstons of Elgin’s oldest buildings, featuring upcycled furniture and fittings that reflect our heritage. Our menu includes delicious meals and home-baked treats. We are proud to serve fresh local produce in line with our ongoing commitment to sustainability, recognised by the VisitScotland Taste Our Best Award. Our takeaway boxes and cutlery are biodegradable, and we recycle all plastics, cardboard and paper to reduce our environmental impact.
Our Elgin site is within walking distance of the local bus and train stations and is signposted within the town centre.
We look forward to welcoming you in Elgin or our retail stores in
Edinburgh, London, St Andrews and Hawick.
ADULT £15.00 CONCESSION £12.00
Prices valid until 31st December 2025
Explore our Hawick knitting mill behind the scenes, where we use the highest quality Cashmere and Merino Wool fibre to create the most luxurious products. In this immersive guided experience, you will learn about our rich Scottish heritage and witness our craftspeople at work.
We can accommodate groups of up to six in the Discovery Experience. This activity includes an optional shopping consultation with a member of our retail team.
DURATION: 1 hour
DAILY TIMINGS: 11am, 12pm, 1pm (Mon-Thurs) 10am (Friday)
ADULT £32.00 CONCESSION £28.00 includes a guided experience and afternoon tea.
Prices valid until 31st December 2025
Enjoy a traditional Afternoon Tea in our Coffee Shop to extend your Discovery Experience. Our friendly staff will serve a selection of homemade savoury and sweet treats with speciality tea or coffee.
We will schedule your afternoon tea 1 hour after your experience start time.
DAILY TIMINGS: 11am, 12pm, 1pm (Mon-Thurs)
GROUP BOOKINGS
Please contact us if you would like to book one of our experiences for a larger group.
For groups of more than 6, up to a maximum of 12, please contact us at guestexperience@johnstonsofelgin.com
Our spacious Hawick store showcases our women’s, men’s, accessories, children’s and home interior collections. Our knowledgeable team will be happy to help you.
Our Hawick Mill Coffee Shop offers exceptional customer service with a range of breakfast, lunch and home-baking options. We source the best quality fresh ingredients, using local suppliers where possible. To reduce our environmental impact, our takeaway boxes and cutlery are biodegradable, and we recycle all plastics, cardboard and paper.
Our knitting mill is signposted from Hawick town centre. Complimentary customer parking is available with limited disabled parking spaces.
We look forward to welcoming you in Hawick or our retail stores in Elgin, Edinburgh, London, and St. Andrews.
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