Remote Scottish Mill Transforms Itself Into a Harris Tweed Charity
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Carloway Mill, one of only three Harris Tweed mills on Scotland's Outer Hebrides, faces challenges but continues its unique craft. The mill is becoming a charity.
The most beautiful and skillfully crafted items can emerge from the most unexpected places. Consider the Harris Tweed produced at Carloway Mill. This mill is one of only three of its kind in the world, all located on the same island in the Outer Hebrides, off the western coast of Scotland.
Carloway itself is not easily accessible. The route involves a winding, single-lane road where sheep frequently cross and Highland cattle observe passing vehicles with mild interest from nearby fields. The mill's exterior is similarly unassuming.
The mill buildings comprise a row of three weathered sheds. Inside, the space is functional, with gray cement and brick walls. The sounds of its 19th-century machinery fill the air when it's running, and it was cold during a recent October visit due to a boiler malfunction. Although the mill employs only ten people, the interior is filled with rolls of tweed everywhere you look.
