Scottish Textiles Showcase: Tweed and Knitwear in Edinburgh

If you're after proper Scottish woollens in Edinburgh, Scottish Textiles Showcase is on St Mary's Street, at the junction with the Canongate, right by the Royal Mile. The shop sells handmade textiles from across Scotland, including Harris Tweed®, cashmere, tartan and handwoven wool, made by Scottish wool mills and independent artisans. The products are made from natural fibres such as pure wool, cashmere and alpaca, which the shop describes as long-lasting and biodegradable.

The clothing range covers coats, jumpers, scarves and hats. The Harris Tweed Ellen Coat Black Herringbone costs £625.00 and the Harris Tweed Edith Coat Navy Herringbone costs £655.00. For knitwear, there are Uradale Shetland Jumpers at £195.00 in several colours, the Fair Isle Vest Machair at £210.00, and the Lochleven Lambswool Jumper Haar at £312.00. Smaller items include the Oban Cashmere Scarf Ginger at £115.00, the Cashmere Beanie Cocoa at £81.00 and the Argyle Cashmere Bed Socks at £42.00. There is also a Fisherman's Beanie Gold at £48.00.

Harris Tweed is handwoven in the Outer Hebrides from 100% pure new wool. It is protected by the Harris Tweed Act 1993, which sets out in law the standards every metre must meet, and the Orb mark guarantees authentic production. The shop also sells homeware, including the Solway Mist Wool Blanket at £210.00 and the MacBeth Weathered Tartan Lambswool Blanket at £148.00. If you knit, you can pick up the Shetland Timirie Hat Knitting Kit at £58.00 or a skein of Birlinn Yarn 4 Ply Speckled Hen at £14.95. The shop also stocks dog accessories made by hand in Edinburgh, such as the Dog Collar Stornoway at £38.00 and the Dog Bow Tie Peacock at £14.00.

The shop is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm, and it is closed on Sundays. It is on the ground floor with level access and wheelchair access throughout, and there is a drop-off point nearby. It is about a five-minute walk from Waverley Station, and there is public parking close by. You can pay by credit card, debit card, American Express or cash. Pets are welcome, and the shop offers private shopping for small groups. Knitting workshops and events run throughout the year. To check dates or ask about a specific item, you can call 0131 558 3881 or email info@scottishtextilesshowcase.com.