Scottish Cashmere
Homegrown Scottish Cashmere: From Our Goats to the World's Finest Textiles
Pioneering the revival of Scottish-grown cashmere through regenerative farming, exceptional animal welfare and Scottish craftsmanship.
On the beautiful Angus coast, overlooking Lunan Bay, we are bringing an extraordinary part of Scotland’s textile heritage back to life.
At Lunan Bay Farm, we rear Scotland’s only commercial herd of cashmere goats, producing one of the world’s most treasured natural fibres while demonstrating how thoughtful farming, animal welfare and luxury textile production can work together.
What began as an ambitious project to re-establish homegrown Scottish cashmere has grown into something remarkable: from our first handspun yarns to collaborations with internationally recognised luxury brands and one of Scotland’s most prestigious textile manufacturers, Johnstons of Elgin.
Our ambition is simple: to reconnect the origins of exceptional cashmere with the people, animals and landscapes that produce it.
A New Chapter in Scottish Cashmere: Johnstons of Elgin
In October 2026, we reached a particularly special milestone when cashmere grown by our goats at Lunan Bay Farm was selected for the limited-edition Commonwealth Cashmere Tippet Scarf, woven by Johnstons of Elgin.
Created in collaboration with Highgrove and The King’s Foundation, the scarf brings together exceptional cashmere sourced from Scotland, New Zealand and Australia, celebrating a shared commitment to responsible farming, provenance and traditional craftsmanship.
The design features the iconic Glenurquhart estate tweed check, a historic Scottish pattern dating back to 1840, reinterpreted as an elegant, contemporary cashmere accessory.
For Lunan Bay Farm, this represents far more than a finished product. It marks the first time our homegrown cashmere has been transformed into a commercially woven scarf by Johnstons of Elgin, demonstrating the potential for Scottish-grown fibre to become part of the country’s world-renowned luxury textile industry.
There is a wonderful sense of history coming full circle. Scottish cashmere growers supplied Johnstons of Elgin during the original Scottish Cashmere Producers Association initiative in the late twentieth century. Decades later, we are proud to help write the next chapter.
From the Angus coast to the looms of Elgin. A story woven through every fibre.
Bringing Scottish-Grown Cashmere Back to Life
Scotland has been internationally celebrated for its cashmere manufacturing expertise for generations. Yet despite this remarkable textile heritage, the raw cashmere traditionally processed by Scottish mills has largely been imported from overseas.
We believed there was an opportunity to change that.
In 2016, we began developing our herd of Scottish cashmere goats, descendants of an ambitious breeding programme established in the 1980s to create a commercial source of homegrown cashmere.
That pioneering initiative eventually came to an end, but the genetics and knowledge it developed were too important to lose.
At Lunan Bay Farm, we have continued that work, investing in breeding, fibre quality, regenerative land management and relationships with specialist processors and manufacturers.
In 2020, we produced our first Scottish-grown cashmere yarn, marking an important step towards reviving commercial cashmere production in Scotland after decades of absence.
Today, our focus is on developing a commercially viable, high-quality Scottish cashmere supply chain that connects responsible farming with exceptional Scottish textile craftsmanship.
Our Cashmere Goats: The Heart of Everything We Do
Our cashmere goats are the foundation of our business and an integral part of life at Lunan Bay Farm.
Raised extensively on our coastal farmland, our goats live in established social groups, browsing across a varied landscape.
Their welfare is central to our approach. We carefully manage our breeding programme to support healthy, productive animals with exceptional fibre characteristics, while ensuring our goats enjoy fulfilling lives on the farm.
Our retired breeding females remain part of the herd, and we take great pride in the relationships we develop with individual animals over their lifetimes.
As natural browsers, our goats also play an important role in our regenerative farming system.
Through carefully managed browsing, they help control coarse vegetation, manage areas of rough pasture and support our wider efforts to improve soil health, increase plant diversity and create habitats for wildlife.
For us, growing exceptional cashmere should never come at the expense of the animals or the environment that makes its production possible.
A Precious Fibre, Harvested with care
Cashmere is the incredibly fine, soft insulating undercoat grown by cashmere goats to protect them through the colder months.
Unlike sheep’s wool, cashmere is produced in remarkably small quantities. Each goat grows only a limited amount of this precious fibre annually, making its careful collection and processing particularly important.
Every spring, as our goats naturally begin to shed their winter undercoats, we gently hand-comb the fibre from each animal.
The harvested fibre is then carefully sorted and prepared for processing, separating the finest cashmere from coarse outer guard hairs and unwanted material.
Our cashmere undergoes regular fibre testing, including measurements of fineness and length. Our herd has produced cashmere averaging approximately 15 microns in diameter, demonstrating the exceptional potential of Scottish-grown fibre.
The journey from raw fleece to finished yarn is painstaking, with considerable processing required to create the beautifully soft, refined fibre prized by luxury textile manufacturers.
It is a true labour of love, and one that gives us enormous respect for every gram of cashmere our goats produce.
From Goat to Garment: Scottish Craftsmanship
Growing beautiful cashmere is only the beginning.
Transforming this delicate natural fibre into luxury yarns and textiles requires extraordinary skill, patience and specialist equipment.
Our journey began with small-batch processing and handspinning, working alongside skilled Scottish fibre specialists to create distinctive yarns featuring our homegrown cashmere.
Our collection has continued to develop, including beautifully soft blends of Lunan Bay cashmere with carefully selected merino and other natural fibres.
We have also been privileged to work with luxury designers and manufacturers who share our appreciation for traceable natural materials and exceptional craftsmanship.
Our first international designer collaboration was with The Elder Statesman, which created an exclusive collection of handcrafted cashmere socks using fibre grown by our goats.
Our relationship with Johnstons of Elgin represents another exciting milestone, connecting our farm-grown cashmere with generations of expertise in Scottish spinning, weaving and finishing.
Together, these collaborations demonstrate what is possible when pioneering fibre growers and skilled textile makers share a commitment to quality and provenance.
Discover Our Scottish Cashmere Collection
We believe that knowing where your cashmere comes from makes it even more special.
Our online shop brings together a carefully curated collection of natural fibre products, including homegrown Scottish cashmere yarns, limited-edition accessories and beautifully crafted luxury textiles.
Whether you’re a passionate knitter looking for something exceptional or searching for a meaningful Scottish gift, every product has been chosen with an appreciation for craftsmanship, quality and the stories behind natural fibres.
Explore our collection and become part of the next chapter in Scottish cashmere.
Experience Scottish Cashmere Where It Begins
There is something particularly special about meeting the animals responsible for producing such an extraordinary natural fibre.
At Lunan Bay Farm, we invite visitors to discover the complete journey from goat to garment through our private farm tours and specialist textile experiences.
Meet our cashmere goats, learn about our regenerative farming practices, discover how cashmere is carefully harvested and processed, and explore our collection of Scottish yarns and luxury textiles in our Goat to Garment shop.
Set against the beautiful coastal landscape of Lunan Bay, our experiences offer a rare opportunity to connect with the origins of Scottish cashmere and the people helping shape its future.
Come and discover the story behind the fibre.
