Are you in Stornoway between now and October? Come and discover something new in The Story Room, a unique and immersive experience upstairs in the Stornoway Town Hall that brings the world of Harris Tweed® to life. Led by Minnie, weaver, storyteller, and expert guide, you'll explore the journey from wool to world-renowned cloth and gain insight into one of the world's most iconic industries.On the tour, you'll: Talk to a Harris Tweed® weaver •Learn how the mills process the yarn and finishthe cl

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Finally, winter is showing signs of abating. Primroses are up, and some buds are starting to show. And we are thrilled to say we’ve released new footage from our very special unplucked Union Chapel show! Watch Zorbing live at Union Chapel available on YouTube now. | Stornoway

One from the archives… 🔍 It was a pleasure to get this piece of our industry’s history out of storage at the Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean for a closer look recently. This unique map details the many Harris Tweed®️ mills that were located around Stornoway in the 1960’s, with only the Harris Tweed by Kenneth Mackenzie Ltd mill still in place in the present day. On here you’ll see 9 companies spread across 15 locations in the town, with the Harris Tweed Association Ltd office on Garden Road also h

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