Our Famously Hawick Experiences
Whether you are visiting as part of a group, travelling independently, or are interested in a fascinating fully accompanied Walking Tour, we have a wealth of superb Famously Hawick experiences waiting for you. Visitors love the fact that they are able to visit five famous manufacturers all in the one town and be able to see at first hand where and how these premium quality goods are created. Indeed, we are even able to tailor make our tours to suit your special interest, theme or requirements.
From a fascinating introduction to Famously Hawick up to fully bespoke VIP tours, you can see why Famously Hawick is fast becoming one of the must do visitor experiences in the south of Scotland.
If you would like advice about organising a group visit or pre-arranged tour, please do get in touch with Fiona MacKinnon, our dedicated travel trade contact.
Famously Hawick Travel Trade Manager
E: fiona.mackinnon@famouslyhawick.co.uk
To give you a flavour of what is on offer, here is a selection of our unique Famously Hawick Tours.
Prices and information can be supplied upon application and your individual requirements.
Famously Hawick Self-Guided Experience Tour
An independently led tour which is suitable for 1 to 10 people
This tour could include:
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Visits to all 5 Famously Hawick partner venues - greeted by a representative from each who will provide an introduction to their business and product offering
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Johnstons of Elgin Mill Tour
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The Borders Distillery Tour (including tasting)
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Coffee/Tea and a cake at Johnstons of Elgin Coffee Shop
The Famously Hawick Experience
A fully guided tour which takes 5 hours, based on a group of up to 10 people.
This tour could include:
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A Guide with Famously Hawick expertise will meet the group at the start of the tour in Hawick and guide them around all 5 partner businesses until departure
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Representatives from all 5 Famously Hawick businesses will provide an introduction to each business and product offering
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The ability to tailor the experience or elements of the tour around the needs of a special interest group
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Johnstons of Elgin Mill Tour
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The Borders Distillery Tour (including tasting)
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Hawico Tour, an exclusive guided tour including a private viewing in the showroom
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2 course lunch at Johnstons of Elgin Coffee Shop with tea/coffee
For further information or to book please contact
Fiona MacKinnon
Famously Hawick Travel Trade Manager
E: fiona.mackinnon@famouslyhawick.co.uk
Famously Hawick Gold Standard
Bespoke fully guided tours which take around 5 hours.
This tour could include:
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A Tourist Guide with Famously Hawick expertise, guide can also be available to drive/guide clients to and from accommodation base if required.
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Meet with senior representative from the 5 partner businesses, providing a personal introduction to the company and its offering.
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Opportunity to visit other attractions or activities in conjunction with the Famously Hawick tour.
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Tailor made food and drink offering as required.
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The opportunity to view and purchase goods with exclusive opening hours.
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Meet with designers and have goods designed and made to order.
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Private viewing of next seasons collections.
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The opportunity to have dinner with business owners or senior executives.
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Whisky tasting masterclass at your venue of choosing/accommodation base.
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VIP Famously Hawick Goody Bag presented to each client.
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The opportunity to develop a branded and bespoke gift range for corporate clients
For further information or to book please contact
Fiona MacKinnon
Famously Hawick Travel Trade Manager
Walkabout with John Hogg
Our new Famously Hawick Walking Tours provide visitors with a personal introduction to our five premium producers as well as taking in the rich history and heritage of Hawick too.
People from Hawick call themselves “Teries", after a traditional song which includes the line "Teribus ye teri odin". There is a Border Ballad with the same name by James Hogg, The Ettrick Shepherd, from 1819.
As a proud Teri and someone who has worked in the knitwear industry all his life, who better to guide you around the famous Cashmere, Tweed and Whisky Town than Hawick’s very own John Hogg.
"I am very proud of Hawick and feel privileged to have the opportunity to welcome visitors to my hometown and to share my expertise in the knitwear industry with visitors on the Famously Hawick Walking Tours. I look forward to welcoming visitors to the Cashmere, Tweed and Whisky Town and aim to make them as fun, informative and unique as possible."
For further information or to book please contact
Fiona MacKinnon
Famously Hawick Travel Trade Manager