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If you haven’t visited us in a while, keep in mind that our Lochcarron Weavers Heritage Shop in Wester Ross has moved to a new site. The new shop opened on Tuesday the 23rd of May 2023. Joy & her team are looking forward to welcoming you into our new store. We are also very happy to now be part of the creative community within Ribhuachan. FIND US on the NC500 | Ribhuachan | Strathcarron | Wester Ross | IV54 8YS.

 

Lochcarron Community Development Company (LCDC) was delighted to announce that the Lochcarron Weavers Heritage Shop is now open for business in its new retail unit within the creative community.

Helen Murchison, Chair of LCDC, said: 'Lochcarron Weavers are a well-established tourist attraction with very strong local connections, and we believe their new location will be a major boost to other local businesses, including our existing tenants Kiki's Corner, Balnacra Pottery and Freedom Framery.'

 

 

We are on SUMMER HOURS until the end of October. Come along, we have gifts for your loved ones or just for you...

Summer Opening Hours 
1st March to End October
Monday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Tuesday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Wednesday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Thursday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Friday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Saturday 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Sunday Closed

 

 

Winter Opening Hours 
1st November to End February
Monday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Tuesday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Wednesday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Thursday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Friday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Saturday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Sunday Closed

 

 

ADDRESS  

Ribhuachan
Strathcarron
Wester Ross
IV54 8YS

T: +44 (0) 1520 722212
E: joy@lochcarron.com

HOW TO GET HERE

60 miles from Inverness on the A9, A832 to Garve, A890 to Lochcarron. Find us on the A896 just outside of the village of Lochcarron.


Sat Nav Ref: IV54 8YS

 

 

 

 

 

FACILITIES

Fitting rooms|Free Wifi |Refund/Exchange|Disabled Access|Visitor Seating|Audio Visual Exhibition|Parking 

We look forward to welcoming you. Situated on the NC500 within the Smithy Hub in Wester Ross, the Lochcarron Weavers Heritage Shop has to boast a very scenic location. When you step inside our quintessentially Scottish store, you will find an excellent range of tartans, luxury knitwear, kilts, and tweed clothing complemented beautifully with just the right accessories. You can buy these top-quality Scottish products in the finest natural fibres including cashmere, lamora, mohair and lambswool.

 

 

 

TAILOR-MADE HIGHLAND WEAR

If you are looking to buy Highland Wear then look no further, Lochcarron of Scotland produce the finest quality premium heavyweight kilts and highland wear on the market.

And you will be in very good company as we have kilted numerous celebrities and VIPs over the years as well as manufactured tartan for clans and societies and the world’s top fashion houses.

As the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan, we have over 500 authentic Scottish tartans available to you, all woven at our Selkirk mill.  From this extensive portfolio of fabrics, we can offer everything from bespoke handmade kilts and highland dress, through to made to measure tailored skirts,  trews and a full range of accessories including tartan ties, jackets, sporrans, belts, buckles, socks, flashes, crested cufflinks and sgian dubh’s.

 

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

The story of weaving in Lochcarron started back in 1938 when Mr Wood was sent from Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders from the home of the company.  He was to teach the art of weaving to the folk of Strathcarron.

With him Mrs Josephine Buchan, mother of the company’s founder Morris Buchan, it was Josephine’s job to manage the new workplace.  Local wool spun by the women of Lochcarron and the surrounding parishes was used in the making of tweeds, white blankets and rugs.  Woven on handlooms the products were first exhibited at the Kyle of Lochalsh Show.  Ten years later Hattersley looms and the yarn was sent from Galashiels and the first piece of tartan was woven in 1949 – a length of Crawford Tartan.

Since these humble beginnings, Lochcarron of Scotland has gone on to become the world’s leading manufacturer of tartan.  And we are very proud that the company still bears the name of where it all began more than 75 years ago.

 

 

 

CUSTOMERS REVIEWS

  • My kilt is beautiful! It arrived about an hour ago, I removed the basting, and tried it on immediately…my kilt fits perfectly and it is gorgeous! I had long dreamed of visiting your beautiful country, making my way to your shop and being fitted for my kilt. Everything was well worth the wait. I had such a great time meeting you all at the shop, it was the highlight of my trip! Thank you all again for an amazing visit, new friendships, and a beautiful kilt! We cannot wait to come back. - Michael, Leah, Blake and Bella Kennedy, San Diego, California, USA
  • Beautiful store, lovely service! – Abe & Susan Cheif - Georgia, Atlanta, USA
  • Got my skirt at last wanted it for years. – Anne Shetton
  • Lovely shop and the most fantastic warm welcome. – Sharon and Andy
  • We love everything you have! Thank you. - Tony and Tina, California, USA
  • Lovely shop amazing service. Carol and Eric, Ireland
  • Perhaps the most memorable shop I’ve ever been in! Enchanting! – Bill and Judith, USA
  • A really fantastic shop. - Elina, Bristol, UK
  • Have thoroughly enjoyed our visit, the most lovely, kind and helpful staff. - Mike and Annabella, UK
  • Thank you for making our honeymoon memorable. - Erin and Nathen, New York, USA
  • I now have a great coat from a wonderful shop with fantastic customer service. - Cape Town, South Africa
  • True Highland Welcome, a cup of kindness and a traditional kilt. Could not wish for more! - Falkirk, Stirlingshire
  • We loved the beautiful tartans, and shop. a very colourful and friendly atmosphere. - Nuneaton, England
  • Beautiful shop, we spent hours here, very friendly staff. - Hakadal, Norway
  • It was heavenly, I loved the shop, the atmosphere, the staff. thank you for giving me a memorable experience. - Arod, Israel
  • What a lovely shop. Came in for a look around and left with a duffle coat! - Cotswolds, England
  • Such a beautiful shop. Remembered from 4 years ago. - Albany, West Australia

 

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