Menswear
Men's Knitwear Made in Scotland — Voted by the Community
This directory lists 13 brands that make men's knitwear in Scotland. Prices run from affordable to luxury. Ranked by community upvotes.
Johnstons Of Elgin
Johnstons of Elgin is a British family-owned luxury brand, Made in Scotland since 1797, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Timeless
Lochcarron of Scotland
Lochcarron of Scotland is the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, producing over 500 authentic Scottish tartans since 1947.
- Highland
Factory shop- Highland
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The Croft House
The Croft House specialises in high quality Scottish knitwear made sustainably in Scotland. Founded in 2012, it is the first B Corp Certified wool knitwear brand in Scotland. For those who value quality, heritage and responsibility.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Highland
- Classic
- Heritage
- Highland
Begg × Co
Begg × Co crafts luxury cashmere scarves, knitwear and homeware using traditional Scottish craftsmanship and responsible production methods.
- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Factory shop- Classic
- Contemporary
- Heritage
Sims Wear
Sims Wear crafts timeless British menswear using top-quality natural fibres, made to last. Discover elevated wardrobe essentials, knitted-to-order in the UK.
- Classic
- Ethical
- Timeless
- Classic
- Ethical
- Timeless
Kinloch Anderson
Kinloch Anderson is a prestigious Scottish textile company founded in 1868 by William Anderson in Edinburgh, specialising in kilts, tartans, and Highland dress.
- Formal
- Heritage
- Highland
Shop to visit- Formal
- Heritage
- Highland
Olive Pearson Designs
Unique, contemporary fair-isle, unisex knitted accessories - all designed and handcrafted by Olive.
- Colourful
- Contemporary
- Ethical
- Colourful
- Contemporary
- Ethical
Campbell's of Beauly
Campbell's of Beauly, established in 1858, is a Scottish family-run country tailor and outfitter known for bespoke tweeds, traditional clothing, and fishing equipment reflecting Highland heritage.
- Country
- Heritage
- Highland
Shop to visit- Country
- Heritage
- Highland
Aero Leather Clothing
Aero Leather Clothing crafts premium handmade leather jackets in Scotland, specialising in authentic reproductions of iconic 1920s–1960s and WW2 styles with unmatched quality and tradition.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Vintage
Factory shop- Classic
- Heritage
- Vintage
Eribé
Eribé is a Scottish knitwear design house founded in 1986, known for contemporary knitwear rooted in Scottish heritage and crafted with traditional techniques.
- Contemporary
- Fairisle
- Heritage
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Fairisle
- Heritage
Scottish Textiles Showcase
Scottish Textiles Showcase is an independent Edinburgh brand championing authentic Scottish wool mills and artisans, specialising in natural fibre textiles made in Scotland.
- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Highland
Shop to visit- Contemporary
- Heritage
- Highland
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Jamiesons Knitwear
Jamiesons Knitwear is a family-run Shetland business, specialising in Fair Isle knitwear made from pure Shetland wool in the Shetland Islands since 1893.
- Fairisle
Shop to visit- Fairisle
Colhays
Colhay’s is a British knitwear brand founded by Ronnie Chiu, inspired by heritage values of quality and longevity. Their garments are handmade in Scotland.
- Classic
- Heritage
- Classic
- Heritage
Shops run by brands that make men's knitwear in Scotland
9 of the 13 brands that make men's knitwear in Scotland have a shop you can visit: 3 in Edinburgh, others in London, St Andrews, Ayr and 9 other towns.
Johnstons Of Elgin, Kinloch Anderson, Scottish Textiles Showcase
St Andrews
Ayr
Begg × Cofactory shop
Beauly
Dornoch
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Elgin
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Galashiels
Aero Leather Clothingfactory shop
Hawick
Johnstons Of Elginfactory shop
Lerwick
Melrose
Selkirk
Lochcarron of Scotlandfactory shop
Wester Ross
This independent directory lists UK-made clothing brands, and marks those that make only some items here.Why choose British-made?
A Brief History of British Made Knitwear
Knitting in Britain long predates the factory. Knitted woollen caps were made at Monmouth by the fifteenth century, and hand-knitted stockings were available during the sixteenth. Mechanisation came early. In 1589 William Lee, curate of Calverton in Nottinghamshire, invented the stocking frame, the first knitting machine. Framework knitting spread across the East Midlands, and by 1851 Leicester and Nottingham each had thousands of frames. The trade moved into factories in the second half of the nineteenth century. Lea Mills in Derbyshire was founded in 1784 by Peter Nightingale and John Smedley to spin cotton, and moved into knitting towards the end of the eighteenth century. John Smedley still makes knitwear there, and the company describes it as the world's longest-running factory. Regional styles added variety. The guernsey, or gansey, a fisherman's jumper named after the Channel Island, was knitted in fishing communities around the British coast. Fair Isle colourwork from Shetland became fashionable after the Prince of Wales wore it in public in 1921. British-made knitwear today draws on both these hand and machine traditions.