Saxone of Scotland

Our story

It all began in 1783, in Kilmarnock, in south-western Scotland. The story goes on.

Black and white archive photograph of the Saxone factory
From the Saxone archive
Dark brown Saxone Penny Loafers on a navy and green tartan blanket
Today: the Saxone Penny Loafer

  1. 1783

    In Kilmarnock, in south-western Scotland, George Clark founds a small business. It grows slowly under the guidance of his son James.

  2. Early 1900s

    All shoe production is concentrated in Kilmarnock and in Ayrshire.

  3. 1908

    The original company joins Abbott to form the Saxone Shoe Company.

  4. 1928

    The Saxone Shoe Company goes public. By then it has 106 retail stores.

  5. Second World War

    A large part of production is devoted to military contracts, including army boots and officers' footwear.

  6. 1956

    Saxone merges with Lilley & Skinner. By 1961 the group runs 475 shops, four major factories and 15 repair workshops.

  7. 1962

    The group is acquired by the British Shoe Corporation.

  8. Early 2000s

    Saxone Italy introduces the Blake Welted line.