What we love about Harris Tweed

The cloth is extremely versatile. Lending itself to clothes, bags, cushions, slippers as well as upholstery, curtains, teddies, brooches. You name it, it has probably been made in Harris Tweed.

The rich colors, from subtle herringbones to vibrant plaids. There is something for everyone.

Harris Tweed is a cloth with a heritage so important that it is protected by an act of parliament (the Harris Tweed Act 1993). 

 Harris Tweed is made to last. Here at Glenalmond Tweed we are still using and loving coats, caps and bags that were made at the time of our first catalog many moons ago. 

It's natural and highly sustainable. 

Harris Tweed is hand-woven to a very high standard by expert weavers in their homes. It is then finished at one of the three mills in the Outer Hebrides. 

It comes from one of the most beautiful places on earth. 

And finally, being based on the side of a Perthshire hill we can tell you Harris Tweed is warm!

To view our whole range of products or for more information please visit our website.

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A Short Company Profile

In 1981 Andrew and Sally St John visited the Outer Hebrides and fell in love with the wild beauty of the islands, the charm and hospitality of the crofters, and of course the tweed – the world’s most famous fabric Harris Tweed. More visits followed in between filming and farming. By the end of the decade an idea had taken shape.

Photo by Andrew St. John.

They made it their mission to use this fine hand woven cloth in new ways, combining innovative design with the best of British craftsmanship and in 1992 Glenalmond Tweed was born. The original waterproof Harris Tweed handbags are to this day made using Harris Tweed combined with a rubber solution onto cotton canvas.

Since then Glenalmond Harris Tweed bags and luggage have been sold all over the world from Barneys New York to Isetan, Tokyo. They have also presented clothes collections designed by guest designers including Michiko Koshino and Antony Price. 

The current range can be viewed at our Perthshire showroom, on our  website and at selected shows and events throughout the year. 



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