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Strathspey Tweed: Restock
We are excited to announce we have restocked 3 of our Strathspey Tweeds. At 680gsm per metre, our Strathspey Tweed is a wonderfully robust fabric suitable for clothing, upholstery, curtains and carpet....
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Waterwheel Restoration
Any recent visitors to the Mill this year will have noticed that our much loved waterwheel has been out of commission. The photo above shows the wheel fully restored in...
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The Knockando Knot
Any visitors to the Woolmill, or even those who have only experienced it through photos on the internet, can’t help to have noticed “the Knockando Knot”. As you “Mind Yer...
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Sign up to our Newsletter!
Would you like to receive occasional news messages from the Mill? Sign up to our newsletter for the chance to win a Mint Herringbone Teddy Bear! *Competition now closed* Congratulations to our...
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Become a Trustee
The Mill is looking for new Trustees. Do you have experience that you feel might be valuable to the Trust in its charitable work? If so, please contact us at...
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On The Move
JOY
This collection is heading for the door.
Layer up before they are gone!
Scarves now £75.00
Throws now £250.00
SHOP NOW
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A complimentary gift, from Knockando
Over the next week enjoy a complimentary gift of a Knockando tweed pencil case worth £21.00 with purchases over £100.00! Have a favourite? Quote which design you would like in...
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Classroom Transformation
When visiting the Mill this year you will be able to enjoy our newly refurbished classroom! Situated separately from the main site the space is an ideal place from which...
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Watercolour of Knockando House by J.M.Grant
Here we have a short piece by Graeme Stewart, who's father, Duncan, worked in the Mill for many years. We are fortunate to have Mr Stewart as one of our Trustees. He has a...
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The Mill From Above
Our beautiful Mill captured from above
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Take a look at our Gallery page for more aerial photographs and video.
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Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival - Tour & Tasting
We had a great day on Monday for our Tour & Tasting Event as part of the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival. Special thanks to Tamdhu Distillery for kindly donating...
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All in the Detail
Creating Luxury Pieces That Last Our Knockando Gilets have been beautifully constructed to ensure finishing of the highest standard. Lined with luxuriously soft satin carefully selected to compliment each Strathspey...
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Tea For Two❤️
Treat a loved one to a coffee date at Knockando Woolmill this summer! Offered in a relaxed and friendly environment, Red Roof Coffee specialises in tea, freshly brewed premium coffee...
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New Year, New Products
New Year, New Products! KNOCKANDO GILETS Produced using our renowned Strathspey Tweed, featuring a leather trim collar, pockets and button fastening. Classic and sophisticated, our Knockando gilets have been expertly...
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Merry Christmas!
We would like to thank you, our lovely customers and visitors, for all of your wonderful support this year! We look forward to sharing exciting new plans and products for 2022...
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September Savings
September Savings have arrived with 50% off all Whisper of Cashmere scarves. This is a luxurious limited-edition collection of exquisite, soft and beautifully woven scarves with three innovative designs inspired...
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The Knockando Tartan
Our distinctive Knockando Tartan was created to celebrate the restoration of Knockando Woolmill and its long weaving tradition. The design is inspired by our iconic Mill window, with one large...
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A Knockando Kitchen
A KNOCKANDO KITCHEN Add a splash of vibrant colour to your kitchen and dining areas this summer with our beautiful Knockando Pottery. Featuring our distinctive Knockando Tartan design, each piece...
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Spring Wish List
FRESH SCENTS Spring clean completed? Time to relax and fill your home with the soothing scents of our Home Candle range, including Croft, Lavender Spa and Clover! Encased in open glass...
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Our Story
As we prepare for our 11th season open to the public we reflect on our achievements and events over the last 10 years! 2012 In the year 2000, the Knockando...
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Fancy yourself as a poet?
R o b e r t B u r n s D a y Today marks the 263rd birthday of Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns also known familiarly as...
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How to make a Throw Cape
Do you have an old throw gathering dust at the back of your cupboard? Here is a fun and simple activity to give your blanket a new lease of life by...
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Happy New Year!
We hope that you have all had an enjoyable and relaxing break over the festive season. Captured above, a picturesque winter scene of the Mill welcomed us last week to start off 2022. Things are quiet...
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Merry Christmas from Knockando ✨
As this year draws to a close, we would like to thank you, our lovely customers and visitors, for all of your continued support! The Mill's office and site will...
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Quality that Lasts!
Our Strathspey Tweed is renowned for its beautifully soft yet hardwearing quality and this makes it a brilliant choice for clothing. A tweed garment is a staple for the wardrobe and a...
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In time for Christmas!
With Christmas fast approaching, we've put together a list of the last shipping dates to ensure your Knockando gift arrives in time for the big day🎁 Last UK posting dates for Christmas 2021 Monday...
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Christmas Shopping Event
You are warmly welcomed to our Christmas Shopping Event at the Mill on Thursday, 9th December from 4:00pm - 7:00pm. Christmas shopping done in one! Peruse our wide array of new and existing products...
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Winter at the Mill
Even as the days shorten, Knockando Woolmill remains a magical place. Although picturesque, winters past have been particularly cold and challenging. Production at the Mill was an all year round activity,...
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WIN A LUXURY HAMPER!
With Halloween creeping up, it's all TREATS on offer at the Mill. We are giving one lucky individual the chance to WIN a luxury Knockando hamper! Brimming with goodies our hamper...
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Products to 'Fall' in love with 🧡
Autumn - perhaps Scotland's most colourful season, where yellows, rusts and reds blend and deepen, heralding the end of the summer months. Here are some of our season favourites, available online...
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End of Summer Season 🧶🍃
This Friday marks the end of our official Summer Season! From Monday 6th September we will return to limited opening hours with the Mill's site, retail shop and historic buildings available to view every...
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Caring for Quality
Here at Knockando, we pride ourselves on creating exclusive, luxury products that stand the test of time and even improve with age! We are frequently asked by our customers on how to...
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Knockando's Summer Sale is Here
Knockando's Summer Sale has Landed📣 Find all your wishlist favourites from past collections and take advantage of our Summer Sale with up to 50% off selected items! Hurry! Limited stocks available End Midnight,...
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Decorative uses for Tweed
STRATHSPEY TWEED Tweed is timelessly classic so a great choice if you are looking to revamp your interior space! Our luxury Strathspey tweed is renowned for its durable, heavyweight...
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The Mill House
The Woolmill House JM Grant's watercolour of the Woolmill site in 1905. Emma and James Smith, 1929 Pillars of the Community When James and Emma moved into their newly-built Woolmill...
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NEW - Classic Charcoal Throw
Delivering on style and comfort, you can't go wrong with our Classic Charcoal Throw! Featuring a plain weave design and finished with super soft tassels, our new lambswool cover makes for an elegant addition...
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The Waterwheel
This overshot waterwheel came secondhand from nearby Pitchroy in the mid-1860s. The waterwheel drove machinery with the help of a paraffin engine until 1949 when mains electricity replaced waterpower. The above...
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A Warm Welcome Back
We are delighted to be reopening to the public on Monday, 3rd May. The Mill's site, retail shop and historic buildings will be available to view from 10:00am -...
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The Old Shop and Office
The old shop is where farmers once brought their fleeces to be converted into cloth, blankets or knitting wool and where customers bought tweed and other products. Graeme Stewart, whose father ran the...
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Tweed | A Living Tradition
Tweed is a woven, woollen, generally heavyweight fabric that takes inspiration from the Scottish landscape and scenery. The word Tweed derives from the Scots word Tweed or Twill, a...
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The Muckle Spate
In the Heart of the Community Since 1784, Knockando's Woolmill's story has been woven deeply into the fabric of its surroundings in North-East Scotland. Local folk brought in fleece from their flock,...
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The Cottage
The Cottage First recorded in parish records in 1784, the Cottage is the oldest surviving building on the Mill site. It is of great historical and architectural importance showcasing structural characteristics of what had...
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Mother's Day Gifting Guide
Are you looking for inspiration? Browse our Mother's Day Gift guide to reveal our top picks💗 A loving hug Send your love with a Knockando Teddy Bear. ...
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Step into Spring with JOY
Spring has sprung! Longer days and warmer weather means we're starting to think about trading in our heavy winter accessories for a lighter and brighter alternative! Delivering on colour and comfort our 'Joy' collection of scarves...
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The Bridges
Here we have a wonderful piece by Graeme Stewart, whose father, Duncan, worked in the Mill for many years. We are fortunate to have Mr Stewart as one of our Trustees. He has a wealth of...
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Share the love this February ❤
With Valentine's Day just around the corner there has never been a more important time to share the love. To help you find the perfect treat for your loved ones, we've pulled together...
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In Knockando since 1784
There have been more than two centuries of Woollen Manufacture at Knockando Woolmill. The walls of Knockando Woolmill have echoed to the sound of industry for more than 200 years. The...
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from a wintery Knockando Woolmill! Things are quiet at the moment with the Mill site and office closed, however you can keep up to date with all...
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We'd like to hear from you! ✉️
A beautiful photograph sent in by a customer featuring our Highland Warmth hip flask in Glencoe 🥃🗻❄️🏴 Our products are shipped all over the world. Where has your item/s been? Let...
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Thank you!
As we approach the end of a difficult season for the Mill, we would like to thank you, our lovely customers and visitors, for all of your wonderful support! We look forward...