Ian Mackay – Harris Tweed® Weaver We caught up with independent Harris Tweed® weaver Ian Mackay as he finished weaving 50 meters of Harris Tweed® style 2410-E6. A local of Shawbost, Ian lives just a stone’s throw from the Harris Tweed Hebrides Shawbost Mill. Weaving since the age of 16, Ian has spent his life immersed in agriculture, crofting, and weaving, with wool at the core of his work 🐏. After cutting the tweed from the loom, Ian meticulously inspects the cloth for any imperfections or bro

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3.4K views · 103 reactions | Throughout the history of Harris Tweed®️ fabrics, the colours of the coastline have been a regular inspiration. Harris Tweed®️ - Made by the hand, woven by the heart  #harristweed #outerhebrides #traditional #clòmòr #fridayfeeling #coast #sea #yellow | Harris Tweed Authority | Facebook

A quick appreciation reel for our amazing Harris Tweed®️ Story Room tour guide for most of the summer ‘25 season. 👏🏻 Emily just graduated this year and moved back to the Isle of Lewis, and had never worked in the industry before, but she was an absolute natural running our daily tours. We got great feedback from our visitors and anyone who was shown around the Story Room by her left more knowledgeable and excited for our unique brand and industry. She also fit right into the fine history of re

The Harris Tweed®️ Story Room closes for the 2025 season on Friday 24th October! This means you only have a fortnight to come see the three types of looms together, learn more about the industry as a whole, purchase some prints, postcards and books from our gift shop, and more… Book online at the getyourguide link in our bio, or pop into the Stornoway Town Hall Monday to Friday - tours begin on the hour so get your time slot booked in advance to save disappointment! #harristweed #stornoway #oute