Goatherdess

 CLOTHES WITH A STORY

Parlour to Glen Romantic Clothing

From hillside to hand, Goatherdess creates luxury wool and mohair clothing and knitwear rooted in the Scottish Highlands. Using fibre from our own Angora goats and rare breed Ouessant and Castlemilk sheep, each piece is handmade to order in our farm studio, naturally plant dyed and crafted with time-honoured techniques. Our timeless designs are inspired by classic British silhouettes, Austen’s domestic warmth, and the wind-swept elegance of the Brontës — a Parlour to Glen wardrobe that layers effortlessly from hearthside comfort to Highland landscapes. Founded 14 years ago, our work reconnects fashion with the land, the animals who grow the fibre, and a slower, more meaningful way of dressing — creating garments made to be cherished for generations.

The Dressing Room

A young woman with long, wavy brown hair sits on a wooden farm gate outside, wearing a tweed jacket with a wide brown double buckle belt and a plaid skirt, with a blurred brick building and vegetable garden in the background.

Exquisite Tweeds

A woman with dark brown hair styled in a loose updo, wearing gold hoop earrings, and a moss green mohair knit sweater with a cutout on the back, standing outdoors in a meadow field with blurred trees in the background.

Luxurious Knitwear

A young woman with dark hair and light skin sitting at an antique wooden piano, wearing a pink mohair fur effect coat, a black beaded headband, and earrings, in a room with wooden furniture and beige walls.

Mohair Faux Fur

A beige straw sunhat with a satin ribbon tied in a bow, hanging on a weathered wooden fence.

Accessories

Welcome to the Goatherdess Dressing Room — our tranquil on-farm studio where wool and mohair garments are carefully crafted by hand. Using the soft wool of our Ouessant and Castlemilk sheep and the shimmering mohair of our Angora goats, each made-to-order piece is produced using traditional techniques, natural fibres, and a commitment to small-batch, sustainable fashion.

Because we work only with what our flocks naturally provide, quantities are limited and our Order Book opens 3 to 4 times per year.

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Collectible Companions

Discover Goatherdess Collectibles — charming keepsakes made from upcycled wool, dress offcuts, and restored textiles. From linen lambs and friends to needlefelted animals on embroidered cotton reels and Victorian-inspired pincushions, each piece is handmade with care and story.

Meet the companions and explore their stories.

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Rare Breed Sheep & Goats, Raised with Care

A woman feeding sheep with a bucket in a grassy field on a cloudy day.

Long before fashion became fast and disposable, people kept small flocks and made only what was truly needed. At Goatherdess, our Ouessant and Castlemilk sheep and Angora goats are known by name and by character — never by numbers. Their wool and mohair are gathered season by season, with care, patience, and deep respect for their natural lives.

Each garment is handmade to order in our Highland farm studio, crafted from rare-breed fibre using traditional techniques that honour both the land and the animals who grow it. Choosing Goatherdess helps protect these breeds and preserves a slower way of making — one rooted in heritage, care, and connection.

Discover the story behind every stitch.

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