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18th June 21, 09:02 AM
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I know Haggarts of Aberfeldy had sold the premises 15 or more years ago, and had scaled back their operation to be a small one-room retail-cum-art gallery operation, but still had a few tweed garments and their tailoring business. Production of their superb tweeds was being carried on by Glenlyon. I am sorry to hear that is all no more.
The moral of this tale is that you have to buy it when you see it - or rue the missed opportunity. I seem to have been lucky several times in the past, buying a few suit lengths of tweed from the likes of Hunters of Brora just before they cease operation. The Inverness cape I have from Haggarts in a superbly tough 28oz cloth is well on course to become an heirloom, as its robust durability is sure to see me out.
Perhaps that's why my nephew is suspiciously keen to see what's still hanging in my wardrobe..!
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19th June 21, 12:46 AM
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As they say around here,” as one door shuts another opens” and Campbell’s have picked up the customers that Haggarts would have had, including my family. We always used/use Campbell’s for the rather less rustic work anyway and from what I see at close hand, they certainly know how to make a shooting suit too. As you say a charming couple have taken over the business there and they certainly know what they are about. I would fully recommend a visit to their premises, when we are allowed, for anyone visiting the Inverness area in the future. Amongst other items of country attire, Tartan and tweed abound by the acre and shooting/kilt hose are to be seen in goodly numbers.
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19th June 21, 03:20 AM
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I usually show my face at Campbell's of Beauly whenever I am up there. The last time was a couple of years ago, with the request to have the lining of a shooting coat replaced, including the game pocket.
Under other circumstances, I feel they would have been glad to help, but the workload they had on at the time meant that piddling-little-jobs like that were of no interest. So the lining is still hanging in tatters, and falls below the hem, but the outer shell is still near perfect after more than 60 years.
I think now is the time to try them again...
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Reason: spelling mistakes
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19th June 21, 03:54 AM
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Nothing like a customised shooting coat!
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20th June 21, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
I've worked in the tourism industry in California for 30 years now, and there's been nothing to compare to 2020/2021.
Richard, a brief aside if you please. You've noted your place of work. Disney, at one time, prohibited facial hair on employees. Obviously, that is no longer a rule.
The rule had come to light when Disney acquired the Queen Mary. The Captain had, as a sea-faring man should, a full beard. As I remember, he was given a choice, beard or job. I don't remember the outcome. Do you know when it did change? Perhaps he was the changing force.
I followeds news of the Queen Mary as she was my mother's transport to the U.K. in 1938. She traveled with her (ex-pat) parents to meet grandparents, aunts, uncles.cousins and the like.
Thank you for indulging me. Now back to you regularly scheduled posts.
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