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The Burns Scarf from Johnstons of Elgin
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...
Famously Hawick
Jan 19, 20242 min read


How “Tweed” was named by accident!
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”.
Famously Hawick
Jan 16, 20242 min read


Caring for Cashmere from Hawico
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.
Famously Hawick
Jan 5, 20242 min read


Private whisky cask at The Borders Distillery
Do you know that you can have your very own private whisky cask, distilled and matured in the Scottish Borders? The directors at The...
Famously Hawick
Dec 29, 20232 min read


Here’s why you should do your Christmas shopping in Hawick
Don’t miss this excellent article written by Becky Hardy that was published in High Life North. Visit Hawick and discover for yourself...
Famously Hawick
Oct 24, 20231 min read


150 years of Hawick v Langholm
Celebrating a rugby first on Sunday 17th September at Buccleuch Park Cricket Club We are delighted to share a famous local sporting...
Famously Hawick
Sep 14, 20232 min read


Introducing the Tweed Valley Blogger
Fiona Mackinnon, Tourism Manager, recently introduced Stewart Wilson from Tweed Valley Blogger and TVB Tours to the five premium...
Famously Hawick
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Famously Hawick – on Film
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...
Famously Hawick
Nov 16, 20221 min read


Walkabout with John Hogg
The new Famously Hawick Walking Tours provide visitors with a personal introduction to our five premium producers as well as taking in...
Famously Hawick
Apr 4, 20222 min read


A famous manufacturing town
When Bailie John Hardie introduced the first stocking frames to Hawick in 1771, he could not have imagined what he was about to create....
Famously Hawick
Apr 1, 20224 min read


Famously Green
Made here. Sold here. Sustainable Hawick is of course also famous for its ‘Green Machine’ rugby team and for producing, and continuing to...
Famously Hawick
Mar 30, 20222 min read


Buy less and buy better
JOHNSTONS OF ELGIN - FAMOUSLY GREEN A commitment to sustainability is at the heart of Johnstons of Elgin brand values. The company have...
Famously Hawick
Mar 29, 20225 min read


Luxury and sustainability
HAWICO - FAMOUSLY GREEN There is no other material quite like it. Hawico use only the very finest cashmere yarns, harvested in an...
Famously Hawick
Mar 28, 20223 min read


From barley through to bottle
THE BORDERS DISTILLERY - FAMOUSLY GREEN Housed in a carefully restored Victorian industrial site, the distillery retains many original...
Famously Hawick
Mar 27, 20223 min read


With sustainability at its core
LOVAT MILL - FAMOUSLY GREEN As the Home of Tweed, Lovat Mill is proud to continue this legacy with sustainability at its core. At the...
Famously Hawick
Mar 26, 20222 min read


Looking after the countryside
WILLIAM LOCKIE - FAMOUSLY GREEN ‘Lockies’, as they are fondly known, are renowned for producing the softest, finest and most luxurious...
Famously Hawick
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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