Edinburgh Cashmere: Where Purity Meets Fashion
Scotland has always spoken through cloth, and cashmere is its softest voice.
Its hills, lochs and ever-changing light live on in every weave, and Edinburgh Cashmere carries that voice into cashmere scarves made to be worn, cherished and passed on as a lasting legacy.
Our Story
Every lasting story begins with a place, and ours begins with Scotland. It is a land of mist and heather, of stone villages and wide skies, where warmth has always been valued as much as beauty. Generations of Scots have wrapped themselves in wool against the wind, and in doing so they perfected a way of dressing that is practical, handsome and quietly distinguished.
Into that tradition came cashmere, the most refined of natural fibres. Gathered from the soft undercoat of the cashmere goat, it offers a lightness, warmth and softness that no other fibre can match. Scotland’s makers have long been celebrated for fine craftsmanship, and cashmere found a natural home within it. Edinburgh Cashmere takes its name from the capital that stands at the heart of that tradition, and its inspiration from the whole of the Scottish story and the legacy of craft that came with it.
We handcraft cashmere scarves, with wraps and ponchos alongside, designed for people who appreciate the finest materials and the traditions behind them. Cashmere is where our passion lies. We love the way it feels against the skin, the way it drapes and moves, and the way it grows softer and more personal with every year of wear.
Every collection begins at the loom, in the spirit of the Scottish weavers and makers who turned fine fibre into cloth the world admires. Their devotion to craft guides every choice we make, and every scarf we select is made to be worn for life. A cashmere scarf in a check that feels like an old friend. A cashmere scarf in a colour that suits every season. A wrap for the evening, when the air turns cool and the light turns gold. Each piece is designed to feel timeless from the first wear, and to grow more personal with every wear after.
The Gift of a Legacy Woven in Scotland
Scottish heritage is the foundation of everything we make. For centuries, Scotland’s spinners, weavers and knitters have turned fibre into cloth that is celebrated across the world. From the Borders to the Highlands and Islands, each region developed its own skills, its own palettes and its own pride in the work.
Tartan stands at the centre of that legacy. Its patterns were woven in the colours of local landscapes and dyes, and became symbols of family, region and belonging. Each Scottish clan came to be known by its own tartan, worn as a mark of kinship and pride. Across the centuries tartan has endured and flourished, and a celebrated royal visit to Edinburgh in 1822 helped establish it as a national emblem. Today it is one of the most recognised and admired textiles on earth, a living symbol of Scottish identity.
We carry that story forward with pride. Our Scottish heritage guides our palettes, our proportions and our choice of fibre, and it shapes every collection we design. Each scarf joins a tradition that is centuries in the making, and we are proud to be custodians of that legacy as it continues to grow with every season.
It is a legacy that makes a gift like no other: a cashmere scarf given today, treasured for years and handed down tomorrow.
The Signature Check
Our signature check is the emblem of Edinburgh Cashmere, an iconic pattern recognised at a glance and loved for its timeless character. It carries Scottish history and Scottish heritage into the present day. Every thread tells a story rooted in that heritage: the long tradition of tartan, the craft of the loom and the enduring pride of a nation that has always dressed in its own colours. Wear it, and you wear a piece of that legacy.
The Fibre
Cashmere is the fibre we love above all others, chosen for its lightness and luxury, and for a softness that deepens with every year of wear.
Cashmere is gathered in spring, as the cashmere goat sheds its winter undercoat. Its fineness is measured in microns, and the finer the fibre, the softer the hand. That delicacy gives cashmere its signature qualities: featherlight warmth, a gentle drape and a softness that deepens with wear. It is also naturally breathable, which keeps the wearer comfortable from fresh mornings to cool evenings.
Hand Craftsmanship
Every Edinburgh Cashmere scarf is made by hand, with patience and care, in the way that cashmere has always deserved.
Our scarves are made in a heritage mill with a 250-year history, where generations of makers have refined the craft of turning fine fibre into cloth.
The cloth is hand-brushed with teasels and washed in spring water, a gentle, traditional finish that brings out the natural softness of the cashmere.
Each cashmere scarf is handcrafted in 35 steps. Nothing is hurried, and every stage is guided by hand, which is why a scarf of ours feels the way it does.
The Scarf Collections
The scarf is where we begin, and where our attention is sharpest. We make it in cashmere, in plains that complement every coat and every outfit, and in checks and tartans that carry a little of Scotland wherever they travel. A good scarf changes an outfit, a mood and a moment, and we design ours to do all three.
Worn loosely knotted, a scarf adds an easy confidence to a tailored coat. Wound twice, it becomes a soft shelter from a passing breeze. Draped over the shoulders in the evening, it turns an everyday outfit into something special. Whichever way it is worn, a well-made scarf rewards the wearer with comfort and character.
Alongside our scarves sit cashmere ponchos and capes, a graceful companion to the scarf with the same easy elegance, made for draping generously and wearing for years.
Our Exclusive Collection, featuring DC Scott and DC Check, is where our character shines brightest. Our DC Scott and DC Check designs are inspired by a tradition 1,800 years old. Each pattern carries a distinct identity and a story of its own, made for those who choose a scarf with real character and wear it with pride for years to come.
These designs are created only by Edinburgh Cashmere, finished with a polish that is entirely our own, and are available exclusively through us.
Made to Be Kept
We believe luxury lasts. Cashmere is among the longest-lived natural fibres when cared for, and the pieces people treasure most are those worn for years and loved more with each season. The finest scarves are often the ones handed down, carrying a little of every journey they have shared and becoming a small family legacy of their own.
Worn Wherever You Go
Our scarves begin with Scottish inspiration and travel wherever life takes them, from city streets to country walks, from morning commutes to evenings away. We design them to feel at home in every wardrobe, with a character that is unmistakably Scottish and a refinement that suits every setting.
Also in Our Collection
Lambswool
Lambswool comes from a young sheep’s first shearing and is prized for its springy, generous texture. It brings structure and warmth to a scarf, and has been a favourite of Scottish weavers for generations.
Lambswool ScarvesMerino wool
Merino wool comes from the merino sheep, celebrated for its exceptionally fine, soft fibres. It drapes beautifully and adapts naturally to the temperature around it, a graceful companion through every season.
Merino Wool Scarves
Gift Packaging
Each piece can arrive in our signature gift packaging. A well-chosen scarf is among the most personal gifts there is, and it deserves a presentation to match.
Gift packaging
