Johnstons of Elgin

Here at Johnstons of Elgin we are committed to reducing our environmental impact and making sure that we treat our employees, suppliers and partners in a positive and responsible way. We're doing it because it is a philosophy that has been deeply ingrained in our company's culture since its founding over 225 years ago. Throughout its long history Johnstons of Elgin has always looked to serve the communities within which it operates. Every year we seek to embrace more widely our local communities in Elgin and Hawick, to communicate openly and fairly with our suppliers and to ensure that the needs of our customers are being met. As custodians of the Johnstons family business we are committed to maintaining these values. Johnstons of Elgin has been one of the largest independent employers in the Elgin area since the mid-1800s. We are especially concerned with the preservation of traditional craft skills and do our utmost to ensure the conservation of these special, and increasingly rare, skills. Genuine craftsmanship goes into everything we produce at Johnstons of Elgin. Wool was first referred to in the Johnstons of Elgin records in 1801 and, since then, we have continued to choose it as a key raw material. Johnstons of Elgin is a five-star tourist attraction. Our mill tours are conducted by experienced guides.

Quoted from johnstonsofelgin.com, in Johnstons of Elgin's own words. We have not edited it and we do not vouch for it.