The Knitwear Brands Doing Scotland Proud
The Knitwear Brands Doing Scotland Proud
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The Knitwear Brands Doing Scotland Proud

Men who know to look to Japan for denim and Northampton for shoes will also tell you it has to be Scotland for knitwear. That’s because the mills of the Auld Country continue to turn out some of the world’s best pieces. These are the names to look for…
Images: @JohnstonsOfElgin; Kestin

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Begg x Co

Begg x Co. is a cashmere specialist with mills in the Lowland towns of Ayr and Hawick. Inspired by the collision of industrial and natural Scotland, its designs are minimalist and deeply effective. The colour-fade scarves are truly marvellous.

Visit BeggXCo.com

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Johnstons Of Elgin

For more than 200 years, Johnstons of Elgin has been one of the finest purveyors of Scottish knitwear. Today, its mill in Elgin is one of the last where garments are dyed, spun, woven and finished in a single location. Among its contemporary luxe designs, the contrast V-necks, cashmere-silk neck ties and chunky button-up cardigans stand out.

Visit JohnstonsOfElgin.com

Harley Of Scotland

Now into its third generation of family ownership, Harley of Scotland has been an innovator in the field of Scottish knitwear since introducing its three-dimensional, fully seamless construction in 2001. If you’re in the market for a fair-isle knit, look here first.

Visit HarleyOfScotland.com

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Kiltane

Edinburgh-based Kiltane started as a cashmere merchant before pivoting to producing its own. For pure cashmere staples, its prices are hard to beat, and its accessories game is particularly strong.

Visit Kiltane.com

Jamieson Of Shetland

Established in the 19th century, this knitwear specialist quietly goes about its business on Scotland’s northerly Shetland islands. What speaks volumes is the presence of its products in the tightly controlled edits of the country’s finest menswear stores, like Dick’s of Edinburgh. Jamieson’s ‘plain’ crewneck knits are in fact weaved using multiple tones of yarns to deliver an incredible depth of colour.

Visit JamiesonsKnitwear.com

Kestin

This Edinburgh brand from local boy Kestin Hare is best known for its technical takes on classic outdoor gear that can stand up to the Scottish weather. But it also knows the value of the country’s famous woollen mills. It works with a few of them to produce a Made in Scotland collection of jumpers and accessories – you’ll want one of its pure wool Alva bandanas in your locker ahead of AW25.

Visit Kestin.co

Colhay's

Ronnie Chiu’s father and grandfather shared a belief: one should invest in high-quality clothing that lasts a lifetime. That same belief inspired Chiu to start Colhay’s, which produces all of its knitwear in Hawick. Designs are sleek yet approachable – we highly recommend exploring the light knitwear for spring.  

Visit Colhays.com

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Malloch's Of Scotland

The town of Hawick is the longstanding centre of the Scottish knitwear industry, and it’s where London-based graphic designer and fashion editor Chris Chasseaud knew he must go when he decided to start Malloch’s. Check out the chunky Shetland knits in a plush array of tones, or the elegant lambswool cardigans, which are good examples of the brand’s timeless aesthetic. 

Visit Mallochs.co.uk

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William Lockie

William Lockie has been working out of Hawick since 1874. The machines in its mill are set up to produce a unique plain knit that weaves tradition, quality and style into a wonderful knitwear tapestry. As well as staple V-necks and crewnecks, the brand’s pillowy shawl-collar cardigans deserve your attention.

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