The industry is particularly concentrated in the Scottish Borders, with towns like Hawick and Galashiels at its heart.

What makes it so special? It starts with the perfect ingredients: incredibly fine, soft fibres from cashmere goats, each thinner than a human hair. Each goat provides only enough fibre for one sweater per year – talk about exclusive!

Scotland’s magic touch comes from two centuries of expertise and a secret weapon: their famously soft water. The pure streams of the Scottish Borders help create cashmere that’s incredibly soft yet strong enough to last for generations.

The best Scottish mills still make cashmere the traditional way, with skilled craftspeople overseeing every step. From carefully selecting the finest fibres to achieving those perfect colours, it’s a labour of love that shows in every piece.

Today’s Scottish cashmere combines this heritage with modern sustainable practices. The result? Incredibly warm, lightweight garments that actually get better with age. No wonder it’s considered the gold standard of luxury knitwear!

When you choose Scottish cashmere, you’re not just buying a garment – you’re investing in a piece of Scotland’s textile heritage, made to be treasured for years to come.