One from the archives… 🔍 It was a pleasure to get this piece of our industry’s history out of storage at the Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean for a closer look recently. This unique map details the many Harris Tweed®️ mills that were located around Stornoway in the 1960’s, with only the Harris Tweed by Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd mill still in place in the present day. On here you’ll see 9 companies spread across 15 locations in the town, with the Harris Tweed Association Ltd office on Garden Road also h

Sounds of the stamping table. Put in your headphones or turn up the volume to experience the final step in the journey of Harris Tweed manufacture. This is where craftsmanship meets certification. Each ‘piece’ of Harris Tweed® is carefully rolled before and examined by a Harris Tweed Authority stamper. Alongside the mill and the weaver's signed declarations, confirming the provenance of the yarn and woven cloth, the fabric is checked to ensure it meets the high standards set out in the Harris Tw

'The Art of Harris Tweed Weaving' The bobbans, bearings, warp and rope. The pedals, chains, hooks and rhythm. It's art, it's poetry, and it's our story. Thanks to BBC Alba for choosing the topic of Harris Tweed weaving for this promo, to Corran Media for the visuals and to Eilean Audio for the audio and sharing the below clip with us. | Harris Tweed Authority