08/07/2021
Marking the coastline since 1873 โ the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse โฏ
๐ธ @discovermyscotland
Marking the coastline since 1873 โ the iconic Turnberry Lighthouse โฏ
๐ธ @discovermyscotland
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We have the largest collection of woollens, gifts and other visitor merchandise on the Royal Mile as well as Edinburgh's only tartan weaving mill.
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Edinburghโs Tartan Weaving Mill right next to The Castle has the highest quality and largest ranges of cashmere and lambswool products on The Royal Mile, including globally known Scottish brands. We also have the largest collection of souvenirs and other visitor merchandise in the city. The Tartan Weaving Mill is the only fully working commercial mill in Edinburgh. You can wa
Tartan Weaving Mill
Edinburghโs Tartan Weaving Mill right next to The Castle has the highest quality and largest ranges of cashmere and lambswool products on The Royal Mile, including globally known Scottish brands. We also have the largest collection of souvenirs and other visitor merchandise in the city. The Tartan Weaving Mill is the only fully working commercial mill in Edinburgh. You can wa
Operating as usual
06/07/2021
#TartanTuesday
Although the detailed history of it is not clear, we don't mind. Beautiful shades of blue and elegant, fashion look make ๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ Tartan so popular ๐น๐ท See the entire collection: https://bit.ly/3xy1cz2
06/07/2021
Tropical island? No! It's one of the incredible white beaches on Iona ๐
๐ธ @philipmclaren
Tropical island? No! It's one of the incredible white beaches on Iona ๐
๐ธ @philipmclaren
04/07/2021
How was your weekend? ๐ปWe've got some good news: there are only 5 days left until the next one! ๐ Make plans for a picnic chill with friends and make sure you have a comfortable blanket to rest on โถ๏ธ https://bit.ly/3jHbtVG ๐
How was your weekend? ๐ปWe've got some good news: there are only 5 days left until the next one! ๐ Make plans for a picnic chill with friends and make sure you have a comfortable blanket to rest on โถ๏ธ https://bit.ly/3jHbtVG ๐
02/07/2021
Have a beautiful Friday! โจ
๐ท @brassinthebraes
Have a beautiful Friday! โจ
๐ท @brassinthebraes
29/06/2021
#TartanTuesday
What to do, when you lose the contract for providing the Rangers Football Club tartan? You create another one! Just like Geoffrey (Tailor) of Edinburgh did ;) We are happy to present vibrant colours of ๐๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฑ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ญ Tartan! โค๏ธ๐
See the entire collection โก๏ธ https://bit.ly/3x6IkXM
28/06/2021
'In Scotland, when people congregate, they tend to argue and discuss and reason; in Orkney, they tell stories.' โ George Mackay Brown
๐ท @visitorkney
'In Scotland, when people congregate, they tend to argue and discuss and reason; in Orkney, they tell stories.' โ George Mackay Brown
๐ท @visitorkney
27/06/2021
How's your Sunday going so far? ๐ค๏ธ With the right picnic blanket ๐ https://bit.ly/2SvnEcZ your weekends will become more comfortable than ever before! ๐ฅฐ
How's your Sunday going so far? ๐ค๏ธ With the right picnic blanket ๐ https://bit.ly/2SvnEcZ your weekends will become more comfortable than ever before! ๐ฅฐ
24/06/2021
Spectacular cliff, spectacular castle and an even more spectacular view โ Castle Sinclair Girnigoe ๐ฐ
๐ท @connormollison
Spectacular cliff, spectacular castle and an even more spectacular view โ Castle Sinclair Girnigoe ๐ฐ
๐ท @connormollison
22/06/2021
#TartanTuesday
For all those clanless Scotland lovers, regardless of their background we created a universal tartan that anyone can wear proudly โ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ญ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Check the entire collection โก https://bit.ly/3qfEJ7n
21/06/2021
A hint of history at Dryburgh Abbey โช
๐ท @alycoste
A hint of history at Dryburgh Abbey โช
๐ท @alycoste
18/06/2021
Summer deserves a real summer look, but we have to remember how unpredictable British weather can be. For all those warm summer days and chillier evenings, a ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ง is the most universal choice you can make! ๐ป
Summer deserves a real summer look, but we have to remember how unpredictable British weather can be. For all those warm summer days and chillier evenings, a ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ ๐๐ง is the most universal choice you can make! ๐ป
17/06/2021
โHere, if nowhere else in the land, the sense of satiety is unknown; and it is to this mental tonic, even more than to the bracing air of the heights, that we owe the unwearied spirit which nerves us to walk more leagues upon the mountains than we could walk miles upon the plain. For in the lowlands we walk with the body only; in the highlands we walk with the mind.โ โ Henry Stephens Salt
๐ท @dan___johnson
โHere, if nowhere else in the land, the sense of satiety is unknown; and it is to this mental tonic, even more than to the bracing air of the heights, that we owe the unwearied spirit which nerves us to walk more leagues upon the mountains than we could walk miles upon the plain. For in the lowlands we walk with the body only; in the highlands we walk with the mind.โ โ Henry Stephens Salt
๐ท @dan___johnson
15/06/2021
#TartanTuesday
Today, one of the most fashionable tartans - ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐๐ค๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฏ๐๐ซ.โญ
Its universal and neutral colours suit great for both ladies and gents. Now ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐% ๐จ๐๐ on selected items! ๐ฃ
13/06/2021
The perfect Sunday view โ Dunvegan Castle ๐ฐโฐ๏ธ๐
๐ท @davidfowliephotography
The perfect Sunday view โ Dunvegan Castle ๐ฐโฐ๏ธ๐
๐ท @davidfowliephotography
11/06/2021
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ starts today! Remember to get the best outfit for you and your loved ones to cheer for Scotland's National Team together! โฝ
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ starts today! Remember to get the best outfit for you and your loved ones to cheer for Scotland's National Team together! โฝ
09/06/2021
Cold waters around Faraid Head captured by ๐ท @anthmaude ๐
Cold waters around Faraid Head captured by ๐ท @anthmaude ๐
08/06/2021
#TartanTuesday
The ๐๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง is unique amongst Scottish tartans due to the fact it has seven colours (light blue, red, black, yellow, white, green and navy), while traditionally tartans have only six or fewer colours in the design. ๐
07/06/2021
The Old Man of Storr was created by a massive ancient landside, leaving one of the most photographed landscapes in the world ๐ฟ
๐ท @florian.riou
The Old Man of Storr was created by a massive ancient landside, leaving one of the most photographed landscapes in the world ๐ฟ
๐ท @florian.riou
07/06/2021
๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ is just around the corner, but we're here to help you with some gift ideas! Don't wait until the last minute โ shop now with ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐% ๐จ๐๐!
๐ ๐๐ญ๐ก๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ is just around the corner, but we're here to help you with some gift ideas! Don't wait until the last minute โ shop now with ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐% ๐จ๐๐!
03/06/2021
Isn't it great to see #Edinburgh alive again? :) Have a sunny day everyone! ๐
๐ท @find_mewherethewildthingsare
Isn't it great to see #Edinburgh alive again? :) Have a sunny day everyone! ๐
๐ท @find_mewherethewildthingsare
01/06/2021
Tartan Weaving Mill
#TartanTuesday
With a clan motto: 'Endure forte' (Endure with strength) here comes ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
31/05/2021
A different perspective, the same beauty โ pink blossom trees ๐ธ and the majestic Inverness Cathedral โช
๐ท @iainsranndach
A different perspective, the same beauty โ pink blossom trees ๐ธ and the majestic Inverness Cathedral โช
๐ท @iainsranndach
31/05/2021
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ is almost here and the excitement level is off the roof! โฝ Our football collection โก https://bit.ly/34yt89k will make cheering more exciting with ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐% ๐จ๐๐! ๐ Don't wait up โ only two weeks left! ๐ฃ
๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ is almost here and the excitement level is off the roof! โฝ Our football collection โก https://bit.ly/34yt89k will make cheering more exciting with ๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฉ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐% ๐จ๐๐! ๐ Don't wait up โ only two weeks left! ๐ฃ
27/05/2021
โThe Scottish sun, shocked by having its usual cloudy underpinnings stripped away, shone feverishly, embarrassed by its nakedness.โ โ Stuart Haddon
๐ท @sals
โThe Scottish sun, shocked by having its usual cloudy underpinnings stripped away, shone feverishly, embarrassed by its nakedness.โ โ Stuart Haddon
๐ท @sals
25/05/2021
Tartan Weaving Mill
#TartanTuesday
From the mid 18th century, we proudly present the ๐๐ซ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐ข๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง :) Shop the entire collection โก https://bit.ly/3fjbqNp
22/05/2021
Have you been to a beach this spring yet? โฑ๏ธ Don't miss out on these moments of sun on your face and sea breeze in your hair :) ๐ Have a great weekend!
๐ท @cara_lens
P.S. Don't forget to take your favourite blanket with you and if you still don't have one you MUST visit our shop ;)
Have you been to a beach this spring yet? โฑ๏ธ Don't miss out on these moments of sun on your face and sea breeze in your hair :) ๐ Have a great weekend!
๐ท @cara_lens
P.S. Don't forget to take your favourite blanket with you and if you still don't have one you MUST visit our shop ;)
21/05/2021
Drape yourself in a beautiful, feather-light pashmina stole and get this effortless graceful look you were always dreaming of! ๐ฅฐ
Drape yourself in a beautiful, feather-light pashmina stole and get this effortless graceful look you were always dreaming of! ๐ฅฐ
20/05/2021
"The world is not in your books and maps. It's out there." ~ Gandalf (from: ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ช๐ต: ๐๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ฆ๐น๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ค๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ)
๐ท @lynne.sword
"The world is not in your books and maps. It's out there." ~ Gandalf (from: ๐๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ฐ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ช๐ต: ๐๐ฏ ๐๐ฏ๐ฆ๐น๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ค๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ)
๐ท @lynne.sword
18/05/2021
Tartan Weaving Mill
#TartanTuesday
Originally raised from clans and communities of the Highlands โ Seaforth Highlanders and their beautiful ๐๐๐๐ค๐๐ง๐ณ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
P.S. Any association with Dougal MacKenzie is coincidental, but cheers to all Outlander fans out there!
16/05/2021
On the way to Aberdeen โก amazing Forth Bridge ๐
๐ท @britblog_nl
On the way to Aberdeen โก amazing Forth Bridge ๐
๐ท @britblog_nl
15/05/2021
Tartan Weaving Mill
Discover a range of ๐๐๐ฌ๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐๐ฌ in our ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง โก๏ธ https://bit.ly/2PWHtsn and wrap yourself in a luxurious softness! ๐ฆข
13/05/2021
What w view! A breathtaking moment at Isle of Skye captured by ๐ท @highlandkiwi ๐
What w view! A breathtaking moment at Isle of Skye captured by ๐ท @highlandkiwi ๐
12/05/2021
Any plans for a picnic during the weekend? ๐ The basis is a comfortable and beautiful blanket โก https://bit.ly/3oiBn2s. Fortunately, we have lots of them ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ to choose from ๐ Check for yourself! ๐
Any plans for a picnic during the weekend? ๐ The basis is a comfortable and beautiful blanket โก https://bit.ly/3oiBn2s. Fortunately, we have lots of them ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ to choose from ๐ Check for yourself! ๐
10/05/2021
Hawthornbank Lane ๐
๐ท @claireealexander
Hawthornbank Lane ๐
๐ท @claireealexander
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Our Tartan Weaving Mill craftsmen are experts at creating stunning garments for every taste. Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes!
There is nothing like the sound of our looms! Can you name the tartan being woven?
Weave your own piece of history in the heart of Scotland.
We are enjoying watching the finishing touches on Sinclair Duncanโs luxurious cashmere scarves. Made in Scotland, of course!
Clickety Clack, Tartan on the looms!
And here, after popular demand, the clickety clack of the looms!
TARTAN WEAVING MILL
There is nothing like the sound of a working loom!
What tartan is on the looms today? A hint, what could this stand for - P.C.E.S. ?!
Our powerlooms have created exquisite tartans for over 100 years. Come visit us in-store to see this traditional machinery in action!
Scottish Photo Experience
Looking for a personalised souvenir to take home and some fun when you're at it?! The Scottish Photo Experience is your answer!
Cashmere at The Tartan Weaving Mill
Lavish yourself in luxury and longevity with a piece from our pure cashmere collection. Treat yourself to super-soft jumper, or cardigan, or scarf, or stoleโฆ
Have you been into see us recently? The ultimate Scottish experience next to the castle, watch tartan being traditionally woven in our looms, kilts being handmade, even design and create your own tartan. Housing the largest array of cashmere and lambswool product on The Royal Mile, including prestigious Scottish brands and the largest collection of souvenirs in the city!
Miss Scotland x Tartan Weaving Mill
The Tartan Weaving Mill and Miss Scotland 2017 are a match made in heaven! This year we have worked with the competitionโs finalists to create our very own, registered, Miss Scotland tartan. The Tartan Weaving Mill will be unveiling our official Miss Scotland tartan soon, a collaboration between the events' wonderful finalists and our world renowned resident tartan experts.
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo finished for 2017. All the performers leaving the castle esplanade at the end of the last night and all marching past The Tartan Weaving Mill on Castlehill.
We never knew that our automatic power looms could go into warp drive! @RoyalMileEdin @edinburghpaper @edinburgh
Can you hear the music of the loom? Hundreds of meters of Prince Charles Edward Stuart Tartan being woven this week. Come and see the weavers at work. @RoyalMileEdin
The warp and weft bring a Hunter Tartan to life.
Hunter Tartan (old colours) being woven on Loom 1
Our Security guy Alex joins several Military Police, A Police Scotland Officer and accompanied by our piper Ewan to do start the #22/22pushups Challenge on the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle.
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows opening tonight's Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo!
#stereophonics during a run through and sound check for the big gig at Edinburgh Castle tonight. That's Edinburgh Castle by the Tartan Weaving Mill ;-) I'm thinking they might need a scarf or two tonight and a few ponchos! @steroephonics
A short video of Dress Thomson tartan being woven.
Heritage of Scotland tartan on a loom today.
The very well known and popular Royal Stewart tartan being woven today.
Here we have a special weave order of a tartan called Looten Jonsen on a loom today.
A whole new perspective on weaving tartan is to see it at orchestral!
The 2015 Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo has come to an end. We hosted around 140 Royal Air Force Tattoo performers this year as they used the Tartan Weaving Mill as their rest area. Here is a short film from a wonderful angle taking in the Tartan Weaving Mill building as back drop to the Tattoo end of show march of performers down Castlehill to the Lawnmarket on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Watch right through to see and hear the Massed Pipes and Drums
Backstage at the Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo from just outside
The view from the front door of the Tartan Weaving Mill of the performers from this years Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo leaving the arena at the end of the show and heading down Castlehill and the Royal Mile to the Lawnmarket.
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Nearby museums
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Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
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477B Lawnmarket, Royal Mile
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The Mound
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George IV Bridge
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National Galleries of Scotland
Scottish National Gallery The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL -
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum
The Castle -
Greyfriars Place
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31 Market Place
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Edinburgh College of Art at the University of
74 Lauriston Place
Other Edinburgh museums
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Graciela Ainsworth Sculpture Conservation
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Shop
Edinburgh Castle -
University of Edinburgh Libraries and Museums
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81 Granton Road
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St Cecilia's Hall: Concert Room & Music Museu
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Edinburgh College of Art at the University of
74 Lauriston Place -
73 Belford Road
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81 Morningside Road
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The Scottish Gallery, 16 Dundas Street
Comments
Hi. If I placed an order today, how likely am I to receive it by the weekend? Thanks ๐
Harry Potter Kids "H" Raglan Sweatshirt is absolutely wonderful! Thoroughly recommend this jumper ๐
We received a parcel yesterday which contained lambswool cape. The address was indeed our address i.e.
22 Mosside Crescent, Portlethen, Aberdeen AB12 4RG.
The name was Andrew Milne.
Our daughter went looking at various addresses nearby but with no success.
From: Vera Beattie
I would like to publicly thank the excellent attention received by the Maiale and Flor saleswomen. It has been absolutely wonderful the treatment received always attentive to help you. I sincerely want to congratulate the management of the company for the selection of these people.๐
My friend and I had a great time in the photo studio with Alma and her colleague ! The costumes are beautiful !
Wnat to know the scarfs size !in
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Saw this article & want to thank you all for creating this Tartan. Now, to get it....
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Great to see you launch the Pride/LGBT tartan this week, will it be available soon in scarves, etc? As would be great to get some accessories into the market ahead of Pride season.
Great to have a visit from Gil Gerard to the Mill today..aka Buck Rogers!!!
2017
Hi. Could you tell me if you can pay by card or only in cash? And, do they have Scottish berets?
Thanks.
Thank you Ewan and Tristan for all your help and your patience with us. After many hours of help we ended up buying 5 bagpipes and 5 complete dresses. Excellent service! We will be back someday!
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