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Johnstons of Elgin

Family-owned Scottish mill since 1797, making luxury cashmere and fine-wool knitwear, scarves and throws in Elgin and Hawick.

ElginOrigin
Quiet luxuryStyle
$$$$$Price
A woman wearing a camel Johnstons of Elgin superfine merino cardigan with dark denim jeans

What to know about Johnstons of Elgin

Johnstons of Elgin is a family-owned Scottish cashmere and fine-wool house founded in 1797 by Alexander Johnston. It remains vertically integrated across two mills: a weaving mill in Elgin and a knitting mill in Hawick. The range centers on cashmere crew necks, cardigans, polos and scarves, plus woven throws, tweeds and home accessories. The company holds royal warrants, is B Corp certified, and also supplies fabric and knitwear to luxury labels including Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Burberry. It operates retail stores in Edinburgh, London, St Andrews and Hawick alongside direct online sales.

Founded
1797
Origin
Elgin, United Kingdom
Price
$$$$$
Facts checked
October 2026
Styles
Quiet luxury, Urban prep / Ivy

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