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.
13 Feb 2025
We are incredibly proud to announce that we have been granted a Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty The King as Manufacturers of Estate Tweeds, Knitwear, and Woven Accessories. This prestigious honour reflects our enduring commitment to craftsmanship, quality, and sustainability.
05 Dec 2024
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 one of the oldest pattern books in our Archive.
23 Oct 2024
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).
08 Oct 2024
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.
03 Oct 2024
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.
25 Sept 2024
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.
11 Sept 2024
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.
24 Jun 2024
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.
19 Jun 2024
Nestled among the trees and flowers at our Elgin mill grounds, another centre of activity hums with life. Beyond the whirr of our weaving looms is the gentle buzz of a thriving beehive, alive with around 30,000 pairs of tiny wings. Our busy bees are more than just honey makers; they are productive pollinators crucial to our ecosystem.
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