Discover Johnstons of Elgin

Our Story

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.

05 Sept 2022

Johnstons of Elgin & Ben Pentreath

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.

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12 Jun 2022

Looking to the Future

The SFA funds programmes in Mongolia to train communities, protect herders’ livelihoods and promote sustainability. As one of three founding members, we were proud to be a sponsor of the 2022 Sustainability Awards.

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03 Jun 2022

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

To celebrate The Queen's platinum jubilee, we're reflecting on our royal connections. Find out more about Johnstons of Elgin's royal visits and collaborations.

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01 May 2022

Three Generations

For Mike Mathieson, the sights and sounds of the textile industry take him back to his childhood, when his mother worked at our Elgin mill.

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21 Apr 2022

Singer Sewing Machines

Do you remember the rhythmical click-clack of a manual typewriter? Or the crackle of dust under a record player’s needle? As technology gallops forward and trends chop and change, traditional equipment can be left redundant, and with it the associated skills of operation. Not true, however, of the iconic Singer sewing machine, which we are preserving with vigour in our Scottish mills.

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12 Jan 2022

Cashmere Circle x Johnstons of Elgin

Our Cashmere knitwear is designed to last a lifetime, but with delicate fibres, some wear and tear is inevitable. Damaging your favourite sweater with jewellery or discovering a moth hole in your much-loved socks is disappointing, but it doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to your Cashmere.

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05 Jul 2021

Coming Home

An exquisite Johnstons of Elgin scarf gifted to Dame Pattie Menzies, wife of Australian Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies around 70 years ago, is back at our Elgin weaving mill. The historic item reveals that beauty, artistry and longevity have long been associated with our elegant Cashmere designs.

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02 Apr 2021

Young Artisans

Our recent collaboration with The Prince's Foundation's Future Textiles initiative saw some of Johnstons of Elgin’s key players share their expertise with a new wave of Scottish textiles talent.

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02 Dec 2020

The Campaign For Wool 10th Anniversary Scarf

This year marks the 10th anniversary of HRH The Prince of Wales’s Campaign for Wool - a global, cross-industry initiative that promotes the benefits of natural, renewable and biodegradable wool fibres in protecting the planet and marine life.

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