The name Johnstons is synonymous with the finest quality luxury cashmere in the world. The Mill in Elgin is the only mill in Scotland to transform cashmere from fibre to finished article. You can take a free guided tour of the entire process with one of the Johnstons expert guides.
The Heritage Centre and Shop in Elgin is open 7 days and Mill Tours are available during factory working hours:
http://www.johnstonscashmere.com/index.php/heritage-centre
Elgin is a 45 minute drive from the Steading holiday cottage and is one of the main centres for shopping in the north east - it also has many other attractions including its cathedral, biblical gardens and motor museum.