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The Johnstons of Elgin mill, a stone building with a bellcote above a lawn under a clear blue sky.
Morayshire

Johnstons of Elgin

The cashmere and tweed mill on the River Lossie in Elgin, making cloth since 1797, with mill tours, a mill shop and a coffee shop.

Welcome

On the banks of the River Lossie in Elgin, Johnstons has been making cloth since 1797.

It is now famous around the world for its cashmere and fine tweeds, and it still makes them here, in Scotland's only vertical mill, where the wool is dyed, spun, made into cloth and finished all on the one site.

You can see the craft for yourself on one of the Mill Experiences, which take you among the dyers, spinners and weavers at work. They are popular, so book ahead.

The Mill Shop is a treat, with knitwear, scarves, blankets and throws for women, men, children and the home, and the Weavers Coffee Shop makes a good stop for lunch or cake. The whole site is accessible, parking is free, and it opens every day from nine until half past five. It is a short walk from the cathedral.

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Before you go

Open every day, 9am to 5.30pm.

Book Mill Experiences ahead.

Where
Newmill, Elgin, IV30 4AF.
Since
1797.
For
Mill tours, the shop and coffee.

Opening hours

Monday
9am–5.30pm
Tuesday
9am–5.30pm
Wednesday
9am–5.30pm
Thursday
9am–5.30pm
Friday
9am–5.30pm
Saturday
9am–5.30pm
Sunday
9am–5.30pm

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Where it is

At Newmill in Elgin, IV30 4AF.

Close byElgin.
  1. Elgin CathedralElgin CathedralThe great ruined cathedral nearby.Under a mile 2 min by road
  2. Framed landscape painting on stone wall above a leather dining chairThe Drouthy CobblerUnder a mile 3 min by road
  3. Bookshop interior with shelves of colourful titles and a central display tableYeadon's of ElginAn independent bookseller and stationer in Elgin, with a bright shop of well-stocked shelves and room to browse.Under a mile 4 min by road
  4. Sandstone clock tower and mercat cross framed by tree branchesElginThe county town.1 mile 4 min by road
  5. Lion-mermaid statue in top hat stands beneath a rainbow on Elgin high streetDandy Lion StatueThe lion in Johnstons cashmere on the Plainstones.1 mile 4 min by road
  6. Crystal chandelier hangs above set tables with wine glasses in a dark green dining roomOrrin RestaurantA modern Scottish restaurant in Elgin, cooking seasonal produce for an à la carte menu and an eight-course tasting menu with wines.1 mile 4 min by road
Directions
Ruined stone castle towers rise among bare trees on a grassy hillAttractionsSpynie Palace2.5 miles
Concrete anti-tank blocks stretch through pine trees in straight formationAttractionsLossie Forest2.9 miles
The Gatehouse, MorayshireElginThe GatehouseSleeps 4 · 4.6 miles
A yellow-harled tower house with battlements flies a flag above conical yew trees and a lawn.ElginInnes HouseSleeps 38 · 4.6 miles
A white harled farmhouse with a slate roof and chimneys stands amid greenery under a blue sky.ElginViewfield FarmhouseSleeps 8 · 4.6 miles
AttractionsCovesea Links5.3 miles
Bay window overlooking a golf course, table and green chairs insideAttractionsMoray Golf Club5.4 miles
Grassy promenade beside the Firth, stone houses and shops lining the roadAttractionsLossiemouth5.6 miles
Wooden footbridge leading to the ruined castle atop a grassy moundAttractionsDuffus Castle5.7 miles

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Stay nearby

Places to stay near the mill, and when each is next free.

The Gatehouse, MorayshireThe Gatehouse
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Elgin
  • 4 miles from Johnstons
Check datesA yellow-harled tower house with battlements flies a flag above conical yew trees and a lawn.Innes House
  • Sleeps 38
  • In Elgin
  • 4 miles from Johnstons
Check datesA white harled farmhouse with a slate roof and chimneys stands amid greenery under a blue sky.Viewfield Farmhouse
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Elgin
  • 4 miles from Johnstons
Check datesThe timber cabin lit at dusk against a pink sky, a hot tub steaming on the deck beside two chairs.Callie Bothy
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Pluscarden
  • 7 miles from Johnstons
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