Borders Textile Towerhouse
at 10:00 on 08/09/2010
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The heritage and the future of Scotland’s premier textile manufacturing region is presented within a beautifully – restored 16th Century Tower House. People, processes, products – from virgin wool to Vivienne Westwood. Border Knitwear and tweeds have been adopted by the whole world – come and explore the unfinished story!
Textiles have been, and still are, very important to the Borders.
The Textile Towerhouse explores themes in vibrant and exciting displays and will look at the people who formed and developed the industry; the processes for making the tweed and knitwear for which the areas is famous; and the products which have been made (and are still being made) since the industry began.
Admission is free and opening hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm and Sunday 12pm - 3pm.
There's a rolling programme of exhibitions as well as hands on activities for children. Look out for forthcoming craft demonstrations and workshops. The gift shop is also well worth exploring...
Textiles have been, and still are, very important to the Borders.
The Textile Towerhouse explores themes in vibrant and exciting displays and will look at the people who formed and developed the industry; the processes for making the tweed and knitwear for which the areas is famous; and the products which have been made (and are still being made) since the industry began.
Admission is free and opening hours are Monday - Friday 10am - 4.30pm and Sunday 12pm - 3pm.
There's a rolling programme of exhibitions as well as hands on activities for children. Look out for forthcoming craft demonstrations and workshops. The gift shop is also well worth exploring...
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