Balmoral bonnets

[B R Gordon]

Keltoi Gaelic Clothing sells Robert Mackie Balmoral bonnets. They're not USA, but they they are Canada. I got mine there and Keltoi is good to work with.

[Mael Coluim]

I hear wonderful reviews on Keltoi service.
Checking the exchange rates on Keltoi and Dunadd prices on the Mackie Balmoral here’s what I came up with:


Plain US$ Diced US$
Keltoi CN$ 105 100.01 115 110.34
Dunadd GBP 45 70.62 50 78.47

And Dunadd includes shipping!!!!!
The service I received from Dunadd it getting my Argyll top hose was superb!

[ForresterModern]

Keltoi Gaelic Clothing sells Robert Mackie Balmoral bonnets. Their not USA, but they they are Canada. I got mine there and Keltoi is good to work with.

Keltoi gives xmarkers a 10% discount, and remember the prices on the web page are in Canadian dollars, so you get that little additional cost advantage.

Chris(Redshank) has some great deals on his site ans is great to deal with too. Better to have multiple options working for you.

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[OC Richard]

Yes Redshank you are absolutely right about the fantastic quality and look of genuine Robert Mackie bonnets.

I have a Balmoral that I bought in the 1980's and it still looks new. I also have a Glengarry by them- I wouldn't get any other kind.

There are so many cheap-looking imitation bonnets out there! I wish that all kiltwearers would treat themselves to at least one "real" Scottish-made traditional bonnet.

It's sort of a marvel to examine one of their Balmorals and see how they're knit and shaped.

[Mael Coluim]

I hear wonderful reviews on Keltoi service.

Checking the exchange rates on Keltoi and Dunadd prices on the Mackie Balmoral here’s what I came up with:

Keltoi CN$
Plain 95 - US$90.48
Diced 105 - 100.01

Dunadd GBP
Plain 45 - US$70.62
Diced 50 - 78.47

And Dunadd includes shipping!!!!!

The service I received from Dunadd it getting my Argyll top hose was superb!

[Farlander]

...
Keltoi CN$
Plain 105 - US$100.01
Diced 114 - 110.34

Dunadd GBP
Plain 45 - US$70.62
Diced 50 - 78.47

And Dunadd includes shipping!!!!!

The service I received from Dunadd it getting my Argyll top hose was superb!

I think your Keltoi prices are for the 'Glengarry'. As such, you are about $10 high. Still, clearly Dunadd comes out as the winner here.

Doing a google search, I come up with one other possible US company. The Carolina Celt. It is not perfectly clear that their 'made in Scotland balmoral' is a Robert Mackie or not, but I think it is. If so, then their price at $59 and $65 US is quite attractive. Of course with shipping, they will still end up about the same as Dunadd, (but without dealing with customs).

[Mael Coluim]

I think your Keltoi prices are for the 'Glengarry'. As such, you are about $10 high. Still, clearly Dunadd comes out as the winner here.

Doing a google search, I come up with one other possible US company. The Carolina Celt. It is not perfectly clear that their 'made in Scotland balmoral' is a Robert Mackie or not, but I think it is. If so, then their price at $59 and $65 US is quite attractive. Of course with shipping, they will still end up about the same as Dunadd, (but without dealing with customs).

Thanks, Michael in pointing out the error, which I have now corrected. In my dealing with both Canadian and UK companies I haven't ever paid custom duties.

[slohairt]

I hear wonderful reviews on Keltoi service.

Checking the exchange rates on Keltoi and Dunadd prices on the Mackie Balmoral here’s what I came up with:

Keltoi CN$
Plain 95 - US$90.48
Diced 105 - 100.01

Dunadd GBP
Plain 45 - US$70.62
Diced 50 - 78.47

And Dunadd includes shipping!!!!!

The service I received from Dunadd it getting my Argyll top hose was superb!

Actually, with the XMarks discount my prices would be (as of today's exchange):

Plain $85.50 CAD ($82.00 USD)
Diced $94.50 CA ($90.50 USD)

Shipping is around $10.00 to North America, $15.00 to Europe & elsewhere.

[okiwen]

The ribbons in the back are sewn together then up to a delta shape on the bonnet. How does one neatly tie these in a bow with that delta shape? I have tried as a bow-tie would tie and then like a shoe tie. Neither hold fast or is neat.

Pictures would be grand.

[JSFMACLJR]

How does one neatly tie these in a bow with that delta shape? I have tried as a bow-tie would tie and then like a shoe tie. Neither hold fast or is neat..

I've always used the same knot to tie my bow ties and my shoe laces. Is there another way?