Scottish Borders Textile Trail

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OPEN APRIL - OCT:
Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pm
Sun 12noon - 3pm
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The knitwear and tweed story – over 200 years
of tradition and innovation in Scotland’s premier
textile region, showcased in a beautifully restored
16th century towerhouse. Changing exhibitions
spotlight contemporary fashion and design.
A lively hands-on museum suitable for all ages.
Their shop displays a colourful range of textiles,
crafts, gifts and books. Licensed as a venue for
marriages and civil ceremonies. Closed between
Christmas and New Year.
NOV - MARCH:
1 Tower Knowe Hawick TD9 9BZ
01450 377615 www.heartofhawick.co.uk
10 WILLIAM LOCKIE
OPEN
Monday - Saturday
9am - 5pm
Founded in 1874 in Hawick, where the Westfield
Mill still produces to this day. All the knitted goods
bearing the name William Lockie are knitted in
Hawick, using only the best quality yarns and the
latest technology. Collections consist of classic and
contemporary designs and body shapes in cashmere,
camelhair, geelong, merino, lambswool and cottons.
They supply the very best retailers throughout the
world, and the store offers a wide selection of
their latest products. A hand intarsia knitter is
also in the store to show how the intricate design
work is achieved.
Teviotdale Mills Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ
01450 375566 www.williamlockie.com
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A WA RM W ELCO ME TO THE S CO TTIS H B O RD ERS
The Scottish Borders is one of Scotland’s loveliest regions, known for
its gentle hills, beautiful river valleys, dramatic coast and easy pace
of life. It’s also home to Scotland’s historic textile towns, built around
soft waters and nature’s glorious colours to inspire our designers.
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Today, the small market towns of Hawick, Innerleithen, Selkirk
and Peebles produce some of the world’s finest tartans, tweeds and
cashmere. Their iconic brands and products are found in the best
international boutiques, but you can also find them right here, in
our high streets and factory outlets.
You’ll also find romantic ruined abbeys, historic houses, fishing,
golf, horse-riding, unique festivals and culture, excellent eateries and
accommodation, and the friendliest welcome in Scotland. Whatever
the time of year, the Scottish Borders’ special magic will leave you
relaxed, restored, and coming back for more.
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OPEN
Monday - Friday
8.30am - 5pm
Mill visits by prior
arrangement
EDINBURGH
A1
A70
Gunsgreen House
GLASGOW
A68
Jim Clark Museum
A7
A703
A6
Lauder
Peebles
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A7
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Teviot Water Gardens
Ancrum
Harestanes Visitor Centre
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Jedburgh Abbey
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5
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OPEN
Monday - Saturday
9am - 5pm
Jedburgh
A7
Hawick
02
Kelso
A68
Selkirk
3
A7
1
Floors Castle
Melrose
Melrose Abbey
S CO TTI SH
BORD ER S
9 10
A68
Textile Trail stop
Mill tour
Scottish
Borders Town
Café
NEWCASTLE
OPEN
Monday - Saturday
9.30am - 5pm
Shop
Place of Interest
CARLISLE
DUMFRIES
M74
OPEN
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
LOVAT MILL: THE HOME OF TWEED
Weavers of the finest tweed cloth, situated on the
banks of the River Teviot. Taking inspiration from
the rich colours of the surrounding countryside,
Lovat Mill design and weave estate and country
tweeds of the highest quality. From their Tweed Room,
visitors can choose from a wide range of fabrics
which are available by the metre. The mill’s own
exclusive range of tweed bags, luxury throws and
scarves, all woven in the finest lambswool or
cashmere, are also offered.
Lovat Mill Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ
01450 373231
LOCHCARRON OF SCOTLAND
As the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, Lochcarron
have blended their rich heritage as a working mill
with top quality retail into a five-star visitor experience.
The company have been weaving internationally
renowned fabrics for over 60 years, and visitors can
see this production on a fascinating Mill Tour. The
adjoining Visitor Centre showcases the finished article
with over 700 tartans in stock. Mill Tours: Monday
to Thursday – 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and
2.30pm or by appointment.
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Coaches
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OPEN
Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm
Sat 10am - 1pm
Waverley Mill Dunsdale Road Selkirk TD7 5DZ
01750 726100 www.lochcarron.com
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The Heritage Hub
Textile Trail
CAERLEE MILLS
Luxury cashmere knitwear has been produced at this
site since 1921, and it is Scotland's oldest continually
operating mill. The 48-step process of producing
garments from knitting to finishing ensures every item
meets the highest specification possible. Caerlee Mills
is now the only company in Scotland to produce hand
intarsia items within their own factory. The Mill Shop
provides an opportunity to purchase the best of Scottish
handmade knitwear & accessories. Factory tours
available by arrangement.
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Galashiels
A7 2
Abbotsford
House
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Eastfield Mills Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AA
01450 360549 www.johnstonscashmere.com
Caerlee Mills Chapel Street Innerleithen EH44 6HP
01896 830 222 www.caerleemills.com
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Coldstream
Walkerburn
Traquair House
A7
Paxton House
OPEN
Mon - Sat 9am - 5.30pm
Sun 11am - 4pm
JOHNSTONS CASHMERE VISITOR CENTRE
Made in Scotland since 1797, creating accessible
luxury products from the finest raw materials. Visit
their new Cashmere Visitor Centre, Shop and Cafe
in Hawick. Mill tours are available to demonstrate the
unique skills used in the manufacture of Johnstons of
Elgin luxury cashmere products. Browse ladieswear,
menswear and childrenswear collections, along with
accessories and home interiors collection. Their bright
and airy cafe focuses on locally sourced foods with
an emphasis on home baking.
Thirlestane Castle
Kailzie Gardens
Innerleithen
M74
OPEN
Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm
Duns
A702
A7 2
Eyemouth
5
Venlaw Road Peebles EH45 8RN
01721 720101 www.hollandandsherry.com
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A71
M8
HOLLAND & SHERRY
For over 170 years, Holland & Sherry has supplied
prestigious tailors and luxury brands with the finest cloths
in the world. The collection now encompasses everything
from luxurious Sea Island cottons and finest worsted suitings
to Harris Tweeds and glorious cashmeres. Their cloths
are woven in the time honoured way by generations of
craftsmen to ensure superb quality, fine taste and elegance.
With offices worldwide, they continue to service the luxury
cloth needs of haute couture designers, clothiers, bespoke
tailors and, increasingly, discerning interior designers.
Ladylaw Mill Bath Street Hawick TD9 7DP
01450 377648 www.lovecashmere.co.uk
HAWICK CASHMERE OF SCOTLAND
Welcomes you to its Mill Shop and Visitor Centre.
In the shop, you have the chance to purchase designer
collections at much reduced prices. There is a viewing
gallery to watch the manufacturing process. Production
started in 1874, and the company is one of the original
manufacturers from the early days of the Industrial
Revolution. Today, Hawick Cashmere of Scotland is
one of the leading European cashmere brands in the
world, producing pullovers and knitted accessories
in quality fibres for ladies, men and children.
Mill Shop & Visitor Centre Arthur Street Hawick TD9 9QA
01450 371221 www.hawickcashmere.com
LOVE CASHMERE
Designer cashmere knitwear collection made in
Scotland. They offer a luxurious range of 100%
cashmere accessories – from quirky scarves to beautiful
wraps and baby blankets – produced from the finest
Todd and Duncan cashmere in an array of beautiful
colours. Love Cashmere is worn by discerning
customers who appreciate the pleasure and properties
of Scottish Cashmere, and who desire precious
“must have” pieces that are timeless. Factory tours
during organised special events only
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OPEN
Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 4pm
PETER SCOTT
The finest Scottish knitwear since 1878.
In 1878, Peter Scott founded the company, which
today remains one of the oldest Scottish knitwear
manufacturers in operation. From the 19th to the
21st century, the company has followed the founder’s
ideal of combining the best natural fibres available
with the hand skills of its experienced staff, together
with the latest technological advances in machinery,
to produce the finest knitwear, made in Scotland.
11 Buccleuch Street Hawick TD9 0HJ
01450 372311 www.peterscott.co.uk