[dropcap]A[/dropcap]lexander Johnston established the Elgin Mill in 1797 on the banks of the river Lossie founding a legacy of fine craft and exquisite fabric now known throughout the world.

The original mill produced linen, flax, oatmeal and tobacco but Alexander Johnston, founder, introduced textiles and phased out the original products. Johnston pioneered the use of tweed for camouflage and the style became known as Scottish Estate Tweeds. Johnstons’ mill carries out the processes of dyeing, spinning, weaving and finishing on one site thus making it the only vertical mill in Scotland.

The mill still functions to this day with additional premises in Hawick. They also have retail shops in London, St Andrews and Massachusetts.