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.
01 Mar 2023
Coveted across the globe, The Cashmere Stole is the ultimate in luxury accessories. Stylish, versatile and effortlessly chic, these oversized pieces instantly add style points to any outfit.
03 Feb 2023
The distinctive rich, caramel colour and soft, luxe handle set this natural wool apart from all others. Its rarity makes Vicuña the Rolls Royce of fibres – the jewel in our crown for almost two centuries.
30 Jan 2023
Our Design Director for Wovens, Laura Garner, met with influential Stylist Naoko Okusa on a recent visit to Tokyo. Naoko is a friend of Johnstons of Elgin and a huge fan of Scottish Cashmere. She asked Laura about her favourite seasonal accessories and compared notes on styling the classic Cashmere Stole.
07 Dec 2022
We are gentle with our Lambswool fibres, from raw fibre to finished product, to help retain its softness and enhance its lifespan. However, how you treat Lambswool once it reaches your wardrobe will also impact its longevity. So how should you care for knitted and woven Lambswool Products? And how often should Lambswool be laundered?
07 Dec 2022
How you treat Merino Wool once it reaches your wardrobe will impact its longevity. So how should you care for knitted and woven Merino Wool Products? And how often should Merino Wool be laundered?
07 Dec 2022
We take care in the production of our iconic cashmere knitwear, to give our customers beautiful, luxury products that can last for more than a lifetime. With a little bit of love and care, you can enhance the life span of your Johnstons of Elgin cashmere, and it's easier than you might think.
28 Oct 2022
Johnstons of Elgin’s Sustainable Pasture Management course, managed for us by the Sustainable Fibre Alliance (SFA), will now reach many more students through web-based learning.
27 Oct 2022
A Digital ID takes the form of a QR code inside a product, revealing information about the product's provenance and how to care for it. This traceability allows customers to understand the garment's journey from raw materials to store and to make considered buying decisions.
05 Sept 2022
Our brand’s roots are entwined with nature, and we have long taken design inspiration from the wild Scottish countryside, so a collaboration with master of bright colours, Ben Pentreath, held exciting chromatic promise for us.