The Harris Tweed Authority
Educational Trust

The Story Room

The Harris Tweed® Story

Harris Tweed® is more than a unique handwoven textile. It is also the story of a real place with a rich history and culture, beautiful landscape and vibrant community located in Scotland’s remote and fascinating Outer Hebrides islands.

Experience the world of Harris Tweed® with our guided exhibition (Book below). Discover the heritage of this iconic industry and enjoy a rare opportunity to see all three loom types used in its production up close.

Watch our informative video, and also learn more about the processes, by clicking 'THE CLOTH' tab at the top of the page.

Our Reviews

‘ Very informative. Nice to be able to touch things. Great colours, good mix of media (film, maps, materials). Great to see the weaving process in real, good, understandable explanations. ’

Zurich, Switzerland

‘ I'm grateful for this intimate insight into such an important part of the Heb way of life - Moran Taing! :). ’

Fort William, Scotland

‘ From the start, looking at the process of how the raw wool is treated. Also didn’t know it is made in people’s homes and not in a factory. I have found it fascinating!. ’

Lancaster, England

‘ Lovely place. So much information in a small room. ’

Sweden

‘ We loved the exhibition and lovely to visit the home of the Authority! Excellent! ’

Sheffield, England

‘ Loved it! I have travelled from Australia to Lewis/Harris to learn about HARRIS TWEED and weavers etc. Great display and warm, friendly staff. Brilliant! ’

Victoria, Australia

‘ Very engaging. Kids loved the app for designing their own tweed.! ’

Glasgow, Scotland

‘ Exhibition at Stornoway was fascinating, could have spent hours watching the weaving and hearing the history. Staff on duty - first class! ’

The Story Room

Following a successful 2026 season, our Story Room is now closed.

Thank you to our many visitors who came to our Harris Tweed Authority Story Room this summer, to share the provenance, process and production of the ‘Chlò Mhòir’.

All your donations and booking fees continue to support the maintenance of The Story Room and activities of the Harris Tweed Authority Educational Trust and we hope to see visitors return in the forthcoming year. Our social media channels will keep you informed with plans for next year’s summer season.

Visitors, and those planning to visit, Lewis and Harris can look at our Harris Tweed Trail map for information showing where they can independently arrange to visit other points of interest in the Harris Tweed® industry.

Book Visit

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