Johnstons of Elgin
Textile ManufacturingScotland, United Kingdom201-500 Employees
Johnstons of Elgin is a Scottish textile manufacturer with more than two centuries of history, founded in 1797 as a family-owned business rooted in tradition and heritage. The company operates from its original mill beside the River Lossie in Elgin, which serves as its headquarters, and runs a knitwear mill in Hawick in the Scottish Borders. It produces woven products from fine fibres and offers luxury items such as cashmere scarves and throws, as well as Estate tweed, reflecting generations of craftsmanship. The business employs between 201 and 500 people in the United Kingdom and maintains a Modern Apprenticeship program with over 80 apprentices either qualified or in training. In recent years the company has maintained a long-standing partnership with Burberry for the iconic Burberry check scarf, opened a Burlington Arcade location in 2024, invested in the Hawick mill, and received the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2024.