Discover Scotland’s Finest Textiles...

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SCOTTISHBORDERS

The Scottish Borders is one of Scotland’s loveliest regions, known forits gentle hills, beautiful river valleys, dramatic coast and easy paceof life. It’s also home to Scotland’s historic textile towns, built aroundsoft waters and nature’s glorious colours to inspire our designers.

Today, the small market towns of Hawick, Innerleithen, Selkirkand Peebles produce some of the world’s finest tartans, tweeds andcashmere. Their iconic brands and products are found in the bestinternational boutiques, but you can also find them right here, inour high streets and factory outlets.

You’ll also find romantic ruined abbeys, historic houses, fishing,golf, horse-riding, unique festivals and culture, excellent eateries andaccommodation, and the friendliest welcome in Scotland. Whateverthe time of year, the Scottish Borders’ special magic will leave yourelaxed, restored, and coming back for more.

A WARM WELCOME TO THE SCOTTISH BORDERS

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The Textile Trail brings together

some of the best textile attractions in Scotland.

Within around 30 miles, you’ll find ten textile

companies, factory outlets, vi

sitor centres and

museums showcasing the region’s famous tweed

and knitwear industry and heritage.

Just an hour from Newcastle or Carlisle, or half

an hour from Edinburgh, and you’re in the heart

of Borders textile country. S

tart the trail in Peebles

or Hawick, or simply drop in as part of your sta

y in

the area. Whether your passion is fashion, shopping,

outdoor sports or sim

ply enjoying the countryside,

there’s plenty to see and do!

Picturesque Peebles on the River Tweed is only 23 miles

from Edinburgh. As Scotland’s Top Independent Retailing

Town, it’s known for a range of quality outlets for tweed

and knitwear, as well as other shops and eateries.

Head further along the Tweed to Innerleithen for luxury

cashmere shopping, or on to Selkirk for fascinating tartan

mill tours. W

hile you’re there, visit nearby Abbotsford House,

the magnificent former home of Sir Walter Scott, and the

man responsible for tartan’s huge popularity.

The historic market town of Hawick is

the region’s cashmere

capital, with a busy high street and wide range of factory

and retail outlets. It also has two state-of-the-art vis

itor centres,

including the child-friendly Borders Textile Towerhouse.

For more information, visit www.visitsc

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or local Tourist Information Centres, or use the QR code.

Founded in 1874 in Hawick, where the WestfieldMill still produces to this day. All the knitted goodsbearing the name William Lockie are knitted inHawick, using only the best quality yarns and thelatest technology. Collections consist of classic andcontemporary designs and body shapes in cashmere,camelhair, geelong, merino, lambswool and cottons.They supply the very best retailers throughout theworld, and the store offers a wide selection oftheir latest products. A hand intarsia knitter isalso in the store to show how the intricate designwork is achieved.

WILLIAM LOCKIE

OPENMonday - Saturday9am - 5pm

Teviotdale Mills Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ01450 375566 www.williamlockie.com

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The knitwear and tweed story – over 200 yearsof tradition and innovation in Scotland’s premiertextile region, showcased in a beautifully restored16th century towerhouse. Changing exhibitionsspotlight 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 formarriages and civil ceremonies. Closed betweenChristmas and New Year.

BORDERS TEXTILE TOWERHOUSE

OPEN APRIL - OCT:Mon - Sat 10am - 4.30pmSun 12noon - 3pm

NOV - MARCH:Mon - Sat 10am - 4pmTues & Sun Closed

1 Tower Knowe Hawick TD9 9BZ01450 377615 www.heartofhawick.co.uk

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Scan the QR code for more information

WIN A CASHMERE PR IZEFor a chance to win, please complete this slip and hand it in toThe Textile Towerhouse in Hawick.

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You can get this document on tape in large print, and in variousother formats by contacting kpearson@scotborders.gov.uk

Your information will not be shared outwith the Textile Trail companies.✃

Luxury cashmere knitwear has been produced at thissite since 1921, and it is Scotland's oldest continuallyoperating mill. The 48-step process of producinggarments from knitting to finishing ensures every itemmeets the highest specification possible. Caerlee Millsis now the only company in Scotland to produce handintarsia items within their own factory. The Mill Shopprovides an opportunity to purchase the best of Scottishhandmade knitwear & accessories. Factory toursavailable by arrangement.

CAERLEE MILLS

OPENMonday - Friday10am - 4pm

Caerlee Mills Chapel Street Innerleithen EH44 6HP01896 830 222 www.caerleemills.com

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Teviot Water GardensMelrose Abbey

Harestanes Visitor Centre

Traquair House AbbotsfordHouse

Kailzie Gardens

Floors Castle

Jedburgh Abbey

The Heritage Hub

Thirlestane Castle

Jim Clark Museum

Paxton House

Gunsgreen House

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As the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, Lochcarronhave blended their rich heritage as a working millwith top quality retail into a five-star visitor experience.The company have been weaving internationallyrenowned fabrics for over 60 years, and visitors cansee this production on a fascinating Mill Tour. Theadjoining Visitor Centre showcases the finished articlewith over 700 tartans in stock. Mill Tours: Mondayto Thursday – 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and2.30pm or by appointment.

LOCHCARRON OF SCOTLAND

OPENMonday - Saturday9am - 5pm

Waverley Mill Dunsdale Road Selkirk TD7 5DZ01750 726100 www.lochcarron.com

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Made in Scotland since 1797, creating accessibleluxury products from the finest raw materials. Visittheir new Cashmere Visitor Centre, Shop and Cafein Hawick. Mill tours are available to demonstrate theunique skills used in the manufacture of Johnstons ofElgin luxury cashmere products. Browse ladieswear,menswear and childrenswear collections, along withaccessories and home interiors collection. Their brightand airy cafe focuses on locally sourced foods withan emphasis on home baking.

JOHNSTONS CASHMERE VISITOR CENTRE

OPENMon - Sat 9am - 5.30pmSun 11am - 4pm

Eastfield Mills Mansfield Road Hawick TD9 8AA01450 360549 www.johnstonscashmere.com

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Welcomes you to its Mill Shop and Visitor Centre.In the shop, you have the chance to purchase designercollections at much reduced prices. There is a viewinggallery to watch the manufacturing process. Productionstarted in 1874, and the company is one of the originalmanufacturers from the early days of the IndustrialRevolution. Today, Hawick Cashmere of Scotland isone of the leading European cashmere brands in theworld, producing pullovers and knitted accessoriesin quality fibres for ladies, men and children.

HAWICK CASHMERE OF SCOTLAND

OPENMonday - Saturday9.30am - 5pm

Mill Shop & Visitor Centre Arthur Street Hawick TD9 9QA01450 371221 www.hawickcashmere.com

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Weavers of the finest tweed cloth, situated on thebanks of the River Teviot. Taking inspiration fromthe rich colours of the surrounding countryside,Lovat Mill design and weave estate and countrytweeds of the highest quality. From their Tweed Room,visitors can choose from a wide range of fabricswhich are available by the metre. The mill’s ownexclusive range of tweed bags, luxury throws andscarves, all woven in the finest lambswool orcashmere, are also offered.

LOVAT MILL: THE HOME OF TWEED

OPENMonday - Friday9am - 5pm

Lovat Mill Commercial Road Hawick TD9 7AQ01450 373231

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For over 170 years, Holland & Sherry has suppliedprestigious tailors and luxury brands with the finest clothsin the world. The collection now encompasses everythingfrom luxurious Sea Island cottons and finest worsted suitingsto Harris Tweeds and glorious cashmeres. Their clothsare woven in the time honoured way by generations ofcraftsmen to ensure superb quality, fine taste and elegance.With offices worldwide, they continue to service the luxurycloth needs of haute couture designers, clothiers, bespoketailors and, increasingly, discerning interior designers.

HOLLAND & SHERRY

OPENMonday - Friday8.30am - 5pm

Venlaw Road Peebles EH45 8RN01721 720101 www.hollandandsherry.com

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Designer cashmere knitwear collection made inScotland. They offer a luxurious range of 100%cashmere accessories – from quirky scarves to beautifulwraps and baby blankets – produced from the finestTodd and Duncan cashmere in an array of beautifulcolours. Love Cashmere is worn by discerningcustomers who appreciate the pleasure and propertiesof Scottish Cashmere, and who desire precious“must have” pieces that are timeless. Factory toursduring organised special events only

LOVE CASHMERE

OPENMon - Fri 10am - 4pmSat 10am - 1pm

Ladylaw Mill Bath Street Hawick TD9 7DP01450 377648 www.lovecashmere.co.uk

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The finest Scottish knitwear since 1878.In 1878, Peter Scott founded the company, whichtoday remains one of the oldest Scottish knitwearmanufacturers in operation. From the 19th to the21st century, the company has followed the founder’sideal of combining the best natural fibres availablewith the hand skills of its experienced staff, togetherwith the latest technological advances in machinery,to produce the finest knitwear, made in Scotland.

PETER SCOTT

OPENMon - Fri 10am - 5pmSat 10am - 4pm

11 Buccleuch Street Hawick TD9 0HJ01450 372311 www.peterscott.co.uk

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Mill visits by priorarrangement