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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 Dec 2024

A Tribute to Our Founder

To mark the 250th Anniversary of our founder, Alexander Johnston (31 December 1774 - 16 March 1864), we've created a covetable limited edition blanket. Referencing designs from the oldest pattern book in our archives, dating back to 1864 (the year of Alexander's passing), we've created a unique blanket based on our signature Gunclub.

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29 Oct 2024

Celebrating 175 Years of Vicuña

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.

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23 Oct 2024

Johnstons of Elgin: Raven in the Wild

If I won the lottery I wouldn’t tell anyone, but there would be signs. I’d quietly flourish, getting somehow hotter and somehow taller more generally remarkable. As a passive observer, it would be hard to put your finger on what had changed. But I’d be more rebellious and more playful, more dangerous but also more alluring (all this just means more sexy).

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08 Oct 2024

Richard Gaston | Friends of Johnstons of Elgin

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.

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03 Oct 2024

Made with Love - Baby's 1st Cashmere

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.

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25 Sept 2024

Raven Smith | Friends of Johnstons of Elgin

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.

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11 Sept 2024

The Highgrove Heritage Collection

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.

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03 Jul 2024

Tales from the Riverbank

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.

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24 Jun 2024

The Local Projects Keeping Traditional Skills Alive

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.

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