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

The Harris Tweed Act 1993 protects the integrity of our iconic, centuries old craft. By ensuring every metre is made in the Outer Hebrides, the Act supports a unique community of skilled weavers and mill workers, who help our island communities thrive. Harris Tweed® remains the only cloth in the world protected by its own Act of Parliament. | Harris Tweed Authority

Looking for the perfect activity in Stornoway? Step inside the Harris Tweed® Story Room and discover the story of the world’s most famous cloth. From its rich history to the weaving process, our guided tours bring the traditions of the islands to life. Open Monday–Friday until October 24th. Tours run every hour from 10am–2pm (last tour starts at 2pm). £10 per person, kids go free! Book online (link in our bio) to secure your place or simply pay at the door on the day. Come and see, hear, and exp

Fresh off the loom. Handwoven at home, heading to the Shawbost Mill for its signature finish. #harristweed #harristweedhebrides #outerhebrides #handwoven #weaving | Harris Tweed Hebrides

Changing a beam on a Harris Tweed® loom is no small task, where even for the most skilled weavers, it can take up to 4 hours. Watch it happen here, on our Story Room demonstration loom. Each new beam has been carefully prepared in the mill with up to 1,500 threads stretched across in sections, along with the bobbins for the weft and the pattern card carrying the weaving instructions.The process begins with removing the old beam, cutting off the finished tweed, and fitting the new one. Then comes

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