SCOTTISH KNITWEAR...

Since launching our competition with VisitScotland to win a 5-star luxury break and some of our amazing Scottish knitwear pieces we thought we would delve into the history of where in Scotland our knitwear is made.

Robert Mackie of Scotland was established in 1845 in Stewarton in Ayrshire where bonnet (hat) making can be traced back for over 400 years. Stewarton is still known as the “Bonnet Toun” but now Robert Mackie of Scotland is the only bonnet manufacturer remaining whereas in the 1700’s nearly the whole town was involved. The Company operates from its 25000 sq ft site at Holm Mill where over 50 employees are based.

They currently manufacture the traditional Scottish bonnets (Balmorals and Glengarries) which have been supplied to Scottish regiments, bands and Clan Associations throughout the world for many years.

For our Racing Green knitwear they have an extensive range of modern equipment and highly skilled staff producing designs of our styles of hat, gloves and scarves.