Ancient Blue - Lewis vs Rannoch

[Terry Searl]

I have a few pair of each (Lewis and Rannoch), and honestly, there's not a great deal of difference between the two. The Rannoch hose are generally "earthier" colors, and the hose tops have a slightly more diamond shaped pattern, while the Lewis hose have a more honeycomb-shaped pattern, and are more traditional colors.

I've seen the Rannoch hose billed as "shooting socks" versus the Lewis hose, which are typically described as kilt hose. Perhaps this explains the difference in the color palette.

I don't think you can go wrong, either way.

See photo below. Rannoch on the left and Lewis on right.

I have both Rannoch and Lewis hose from House of Cheviot and couldn't be happier with both styles. I chose the Rannoch style because it seemed more to the mustard Yellow that I wanted and when they arrived they were EXACTLY what was depicted and what I wanted. The Claret of the Lewis hose was also exactly what was depicted and wanted. The pattern on the top of the hose is slightly different but unless you have an extremely discerning eye it is almost unnoticeable, unless comparing the hose side by each... The Rannoch does seem to be made of heavier material so that may account for being referred to as hunting hose .. I do have kilt hose from other sources but nothing compares to the beauty and especially the quality of House of Cheviot

[SunriseEarth]

I decided to go ahead and order the Rannoch ones. Down the line, I intend to pick up different colors in Lewis. Maybe if I'm good, Santa will bring me some for Christmas.

[Moses]

I have both Rannoch and Lewis hose from House of Cheviot and couldn't be happier with both styles. I chose the Rannoch style because it seemed more to the mustard Yellow that I wanted and when they arrived they were EXACTLY what was depicted and what I wanted. The Claret of the Lewis hose was also exactly what was depicted and wanted. The pattern on the top of the hose is slightly different but unless you have an extremely discerning eye it is almost unnoticeable, unless comparing the hose side by each... The Rannoch does seem to be made of heavier material so that may account for being referred to as hunting hose .. I do have kilt hose from other sources but nothing compares to the beauty and especially the quality of House of Cheviot

Terry I was/am seriously considering the Rannoch in mustard yellow and was hoping that you could get an actual photo. I really want a yellow pair but am hesitant of the shade. Thanks for your post either way

[Terry Searl]

Terry I was/am seriously considering the Rannoch in mustard yellow and was hoping that you could get an actual photo. I really want a yellow pair but am hesitant of the shade. Thanks for your post either way

This is what House of Cheviot Mustard Yellow Rannoch kilt hose looks like with my Canadian Maple Leaf Tartan. The yellow in the Lewis style was more like just a plain yellow to my eyes. Both were very nice but the mustard yellow is more what I wanted. The the wool used in the Rannoch style seem a bit heavier than the Lewis style when I compared the two together. Both are lovely but the mustard Yellow was exactly as depicted and what I wanted

[Moses]

This is what House of Cheviot Mustard Yellow Rannoch kilt hose looks like with my Canadian Maple Leaf Tartan. The yellow in the Lewis style was more like just a plain yellow to my eyes. Both were very nice but the mustard yellow is more what I wanted. The the wool used in the Rannoch style seem a bit heavier than the Lewis style when I compared the two together. Both are lovely but the mustard Yellow was exactly as depicted and what I wanted

Thank you very much Terry. They are an excellent choice, very complementary. I also must say that your sporran looks great too, thanks for sharing. I am definitely looking for a more pail yellow to go with my Gordon tartans so that is a big help.

[Terry Searl]

Thank you very much Terry. They are an excellent choice, very complementary. I also must say that your sporran looks great too, thanks for sharing. I am definitely looking for a more pail yellow to go with my Gordon tartans so that is a big help.

If a more pale yellow is what you want then perhaps the House of Cheviot Lewis hose is what you are after. It was a more pale yellow than the Rannoch style mustard yellow. My sporran and belt were from L&M in Nova Scotia......made in Canada......no customs duty or exchange rate for me to consider........Delivery was about 5 or 6 weeks as they said the belt and sporran were made from matching leather and were custom made for me.......Bought through North of Hadrian's Celtic Clothing in Victoria B.C. but mailed directly to me to avoid shipping costs or me having to drive to get it. Good luck with your searches. If you do go to House of Cheviot for the hose, I know you will be very happy with the quality

[Moses]

If a more pale yellow is what you want then perhaps the House of Cheviot Lewis hose is what you are after. It was a more pale yellow than the Rannoch style mustard yellow. My sporran and belt were from L&M in Nova Scotia......made in Canada......no customs duty or exchange rate for me to consider........Delivery was about 5 or 6 weeks as they said the belt and sporran were made from matching leather and were custom made for me.......Bought through North of Hadrian's Celtic Clothing in Victoria B.C. but mailed directly to me to avoid shipping costs or me having to drive to get it. Good luck with your searches. If you do go to House of Cheviot for the hose, I know you will be very happy with the quality

I did just get my first 2 pairs of Lewis socks from them and I am very happy. But I am hoping in the next year's offerings they will have a more basic yellow. L&M with I see are a very highly regarded Sporran maker and I think it is an excellent touch that the belt is of the same matching leather - again very nice and thank you!