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 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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05 Oct 2020

Evolution of Tweed

Some styles come and go over time, revived and reimagined after periods of semi-retirement. Tweed, on the other hand, has never so much as taken a holiday, instead transitioning from a heritage and performance fabric to a fashion essential...

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15 Sept 2020

The Twinset - A Fashion Icon

To celebrate the launch of our new women's Timeless Classics collection, featuring essential Cashmere and Merino Wool pieces, we asked guest Stylist and Creative Director Jo Hambro to put a spotlight on the iconic twinset. Styling model and TV presenter Lisa Butcher, and her daughter Olivia Donoso.

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07 Sept 2020

A Classic Stands the Test of Time

We were delighted to be introduced to David Evans in 2015, the inspirational and revered driving force behind the Grey Fox Blog. With a collective passion for high quality British manufacturing and craftsmanship, our relationship with him has gone from strength to strength, with David appearing in two of our London Fashion Week shows.

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01 Jun 2020

Supporting NHS Charities Together

The vibrant spectrum of the rainbow inspired the optimistic ombré design of our Limited Edition Rainbow Scarf. This mood-boosting accessory is made with the softest Cashmere fibres, and for every Rainbow Scarf sold, we will donate £100 to NHS Charities Together, supporting the NHS, its employees, volunteers and patients in the UK.

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11 Dec 2019

The Little Details

Exactly how many hands does it take to make a Johnstons of Elgin product? Our exquisite products may be uncomplicated to style and wear but a great deal of time and craftsmanship goes into the production of each piece.

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11 Dec 2019

Made in Scotland

We are proud of our rich Scottish heritage, and all stages of our manufacturing processes continue to take place in our own mills, deep in rural Scotland. The thistle in our "wood cut" logo designed in the 1930's places that commitment to Scottish manufacturing right at the very heart of our identity.

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