16/05/2026
What another busy fortnight this has been. Again, lovely to see so many visitors the world over enjoying all things Harris Tweed. Everything from wool to product explained. One thing that stands out from conversation more than anything else is that the majority just cannot get over the fact, that Harris Tweed continues to be a hand woven textile at the weavers home.
Just over three hundred visitors in this last fortnight alone! Here are just a handful.
Many thanks indeed to all who have visited so far this season. My thanks also to the tour operators and guides old and new who continue to support Seaforth Harris Tweed.
Ben and Corrie also enjoying the love shown by so many. Sheepdog demonstrations also going down a treat as usual.
Moran Taing dhuibh uile (many thanks to you all). πππ§‘β€οΈππ€π§΅πͺ‘π§Άπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώππ₯
ClΓ² MΓ²r: "The Big Cloth," reflecting its historical use for warmth and its substantial and sustainable nature.
ClΓ² Hearach: "Harris Tweed," directly linking it to the island's' (By law Harris Tweed can be hand woven anywhere in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland).
The Harris Tweed Act 1993 is a UK Act of Parliament that legally defines Harris Tweed and the establishment of the Harris Tweed Authority to protect its authenticity. It mandates that true Harris Tweed must be handwoven by Islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from 100% pure virgin Scottish wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.
Harris Tweed was officially recognised in January 1911 by means of stamping the cloth with the well known and recognised Orb Certification Trademark. The first year of official production in 1911 saw 12,381 yards hand woven, reaching a peak in 1966 when 7,632,150 million yards, was hand woven by the Islanders at their homes.
