Journal

Designer and shepherdess Lindsay Girvan with her flock of Shetland sheep.
Meet the Maker - Lindsay Girvan
Lindsay Girvan is the founder of Future Vintage, a circular knitwear brand shaped by the natural colours, textures, and quiet integrity of Shetland wool. Last month, we were delighted to... Read more...
Araminta Campbell lambswool shawl in the Autumn Woodland Walk Tartan.
Araminta Campbell Launches the Autumn Woodland Walk Tartan
We were recently invited to celebrate the official launch of Araminta Campbell's latest limited edition tartan, Autumn Woodland Walk. The event was planned around the date of the September Harvest... Read more...
Shetland Visit Part 2
Shetland Visit Part 2
We know how much our customers love the traditional Shetland Fair Isle designs and as there are only a finite number of sheep living on the island, the output of... Read more...
Kitty's Shetland Visit Part 1
Kitty's Shetland Visit Part 1
Those who follow us on Instagram will have seen recent posts about Kitty's visit to Shetland in October. In recent years she has tended to head west to the isle of... Read more...
The Birlinn Yarn Company
The Birlinn Yarn Company
  Scottish Knitting Wool from Seafaring Sheep! We are delighted to add the Birlinn Yarn Company's beautiful yarns to our range of knitting wools and patterns. Founded by Meg Rodger... Read more...
Harris Tweed Authority Visitor Centre in Stornoway, Scottish Textiles Showcase
Textiles Tour of Scotland
Did you know that we can help with arranging private visits to Scottish weavers and mills? May 2022 saw the long awaited visit from the Hudson Mohawk Weavers Guild from... Read more...
Fernweh Scottish Textiles Showcase waxed cotton and Harris Tweed bag
A Collaboration with Fernweh
  We are so excited to announce the launch of our waxed cotton canvas and Harris Tweed bags!  The result of a collaboration with the talented Laura Sherriffs from Fernweh bags in... Read more...
Meet the Makers map of Scottish Wool Mills
We Celebrate Made in UK Day in Scotland!
Wednesday 9 March is Made in UK Day!  From Harris Tweed woven in the Western Isles, to Shetland Fair Isle knitting in the north, the weaving of Scottish lace in the west... Read more...
Make it British interview Scottish Textiles Showcase
Make it British Podcast with Scottish Textiles Showcase
As proud members and huge fans of Make it British, our founder Kitty Bruce-Gardyne was thrilled to be featured in a podcast interview with Make it British founder Kate Hills. Read more...
Exterior Scottish Textiles Showcase shop in Edinburgh 20 st Mary's Street
One Year On
  It's a year since we took over our new premises on St Mary's Street in, so what better time to look at the changes to our store over the... Read more...
Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell visit the Scottish Textiles Showcase
Meet the Makers - Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell
Last month we were delighted to host a visit from knitting connoisseurs Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell to sign copies the Gansey Knitting Sourcebook. Such is the appeal of meeting Di and Sheila in... Read more...
Meet the Maker - Rebecca Hutton Harris Tweed Weaver
Meet the Maker - Rebecca Hutton Harris Tweed Weaver
Through my work I have been very privileged to meet Harris Tweed weavers in person and hear their stories. It is always a thrill to visit the loom shed and... Read more...