Discover fabulous fashion and exquisite textiles in the Scottish Borders

This summer visit the Scottish Borders and discover a thriving textile industry, which stretches back for generations, and find yourself in illustrious company.

 

You’ll be surprised to discover that prestigious design houses such as Vivienne Westwood, Chanel and Dior have used the exceptional skills of the Scottish Borders textile workers over the years and the region continues to nurture rising stars at Heriot-Watt Univeristy’s School of Textiles and Design.

 

Follow the story of textiles from virgin wool to creations on the catwalk at the Borders Textile Towerhouse. This lovingly restored 16th century tower house features interactive hands-on exhibitions and exciting displays along with a changing showcase of the best work from the School of Textiles and Design and creations by top Scottish Borders designers.

 

Take home beautiful garments from some of the region’s finest manufacturers, such as luxury cashmere and Merino wool products from Hawick Cashmere, who have been producing high-quality clothing since 1874. Or take a trip to Selkirk and visit Lochcarron of Scotland to see some of their world-renowned textiles. The company has been weaving a wide range of fantastic fabric since 1947 and has an impressive list of clients including Ralph Lauren and Burberry. Star Wars actor Ewan McGregor even bought a kilt here!

 

Take in the stunning scenery of this region and explore the history of the Scottish Borders as you journey around. Why not discover more arts and crafts in this creative region?