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Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre

Dunsdale Road, Selkirk TD7 5DZ , Scotland
+44 (0) 1750 726 100
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Selkirk
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Factory Tours
Owner description: Lochcarron Visitor Centre, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, offers our famous mill tours where you see all aspects of tartan production, then...... more » Owner description: Lochcarron Visitor Centre, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, offers our famous mill tours where you see all aspects of tartan production, then peruse our Visitor Centre and shop for knitwear, tartan and our fabulous accessories as well as taking a look at our lovely gift shop - Our newly expanded coffee shop offers Starbucks coffee, home made cakes, scones and light lunches! Well worth a visit! « less
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Sussex
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011

Enjoyable visit to a mill shop with tea room. The place is full of tweed and tartan expensive but some lovely things. The tea room was much like most that you visit at these sort of outlets. More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2011

Surely a stop at a 'real working Mill' is part of every trip to Scotland? This didn't disappoint in the slightest, great to see where stuff is made- and in this country too! Keep up the good work- a good selection of items in the shop and the cafe food and coffee was great. More

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hilary buchan, Manager at Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre, responded to this review
November 9, 2011

Thanks for taking the time to post a review! We're really glad you enjoyed your trip and glad to hear the food was good! Next time your in, try our new 'Christmas' menu! More

Adelaide, Australia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

We enjoyed our visit to Lochcarron mill shop. The staff member who helped me choose a tartan shawl/wrap was friendly and took time to show their stock. My husband was happy to browse the piper's range of sporrans etc and we were pleased to find a rare McCallum tartan tie....not stocked by many tartan retailers. We did not do the... More

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hilary buchan, Manager at Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre, responded to this review
November 9, 2011

We're so glad you enjoyed your visit to us and glad you managed to find a tie! Hopefully you'll visit again and be able to take the tour!! Thanks again for your review - Hilary More

Midlands
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24 reviews 24 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

My husband and I popped in here - at my request - during a recent stay in the Borders and he ended up spending more than me! They have a lovely range of clothing and some very modern interpretations on tartan which were a real surprise to be honest. I am planning to purchase my next winter coat from Scotland... More

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hilary buchan, Manager at Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre, responded to this review
September 13, 2011

We're so glad you enjoyed you're visit to us, here in Selkirk! I'm glad you found something you liked, we're always trying to come up with new tartan products and gifts! We look forward to welcoming you again at the mill - thanks so much for the review! More

Hawick
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011

Visited for lunch - love the food, surroundings, toilets, friendly staff and being out of the rain!! Like the chairs with the newspaper of the day. Beautiful products on display and for buying. It's a little distance away from the main road but well worth a visit. More

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hilary buchan, Manager at Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre, responded to this review
September 13, 2011

Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a review! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit to our Cafe and shop and hope you come again! More

Leeds, United Kingdom
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2011
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A fascinating insight into how one of Scotland’s most iconic commodities comes to life, even if – like me – you’re not into textiles. The mill tour takes you through the various stages of tartan production and Elaine was a top notch guide, keeping it informative and humorous - this was no heavy sell more of a business that is... More

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hilary buchan, Owner at Lochcarron of Scotland Visitor Centre, responded to this review
June 24, 2011

We're so glad you enjoyed your trip to the mill! I will make sure Elaine know's too - always nice to get some positive feedback!! Many thanks for the review, and you're right, we are a little difficult to find and are working hard to get some more signs!!! Very Best regards - Hilary More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2011
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Lochcarron is the last mill in the Scottish Borders that offers mill tours so it is a must visit for people in the area who want to learn about the rich textile history of the area. I found it fascinating that they supply cloth to shops I love such as Hobbs and Jigsaw. I saw cloth from a Hobbs skirt... More

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