It's almost that time of year when haggis, whisky and poetry take centre stage to celebrate the life and works of Scotland's national...

You might be surprised to learn is that the term “Tweed” was coined quite accidentally in 1826 as the result of a misread label on a shipment of woven wool “Tweels”.

The ability to bring clothes back to life is the epitome of sustainability. You can send your Hawico garments to their factory for some very special treatment. Cashmere goods are made from natural fibres and when taken care of properly, they can last decades. 

Do you know that you can have your very own private whisky cask, distilled and matured in the Scottish Borders? The directors at The...

Don’t miss this excellent article written by Becky Hardy that was published in High Life North. Visit Hawick and discover for yourself...

Celebrating a rugby first on Sunday 17th September at Buccleuch Park Cricket Club We are delighted to share a famous local sporting...

Fiona Mackinnon, Tourism Manager, recently introduced Stewart Wilson from Tweed Valley Blogger and TVB Tours to the five premium...

It has certainly been a busy year for Famously Hawick and we are delighted to report that combined visits to these 5 premium producers is...

The new Famously Hawick Walking Tours provide visitors with a personal introduction to our five premium producers as well as taking in...

When Bailie John Hardie introduced the first stocking frames to Hawick in 1771, he could not have imagined what he was about to create....

Made here. Sold here. Sustainable Hawick is of course also famous for its ‘Green Machine’ rugby team and for producing, and continuing to...

JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN - FAMOUSLY GREEN A commitment to sustainability is at the heart of Johnstons of Elgin brand values. The company have...

HAWICO - FAMOUSLY GREEN There is no other material quite like it. Hawico use only the very finest cashmere yarns, harvested in an...

THE BORDERS DISTILLERY - FAMOUSLY GREEN Housed in a carefully restored Victorian industrial site, the distillery retains many original...

LOVAT MILL - FAMOUSLY GREEN As the Home of Tweed, Lovat Mill is proud to continue this legacy with sustainability at its core. At the...

WILLIAM LOCKIE - FAMOUSLY GREEN ‘Lockies’, as they are fondly known, are renowned for producing the softest, finest and most luxurious...