Thanks, I thought it was quite traditional but as you say it is not overly common. I was a bit concerned about a local tailor pulling off the biased bit, but I am sure it could be done.

I tend to agree on the fly plaid, I have always thought they were a bit fussy and never wore them much. Being a good Scot it just crossed my mind to not waste any fabric(grin). I will probably take the picture of the vest on this thread as an example.

M.