Argyll Tweed Jacket with Waistcoat

[Randycan]

My wife and I will be in Scotland July 26-August 9th on vacation. Our trip starts with 3 days in Edinburgh, and then Stirling and beyond.

I enjoy sharing my Scottish heritage by going kilted to church functions and eating out.
I am wondering if anyone knows of a place to get a argyll tweed jacket and waistcoat without breaking the bank.
Worst case scenario, get fitted properly and have it shipped home.

Any ideas?

If I were to wear these items all the time, I would go top shelf, but not ready to spend $400 or more.

Thanks!

[kingandrew]

Do a search on thrift stores and vintage clothing stores in Edinburgh. The most famous place is called Armstrong's, but there are a number of shops. I have read that it is not unusual to find used kilt jackets in good condition if you are willing to spend some time searching through the various second-hand shops.

Ebay, especially the UK version, is another good resource. And finally, there is the "For Sale" section of this site, which generally offers good prices, although selection is limited.

Happy hunting!

Andrew

[Karl R]

I am wondering if anyone knows of a place to get a argyll tweed jacket and waistcoat without breaking the bank.
Worst case scenario, get fitted properly and have it shipped home.

Any ideas?

If I were to wear these items all the time, I would go top shelf, but not ready to spend $400 or more.

I know Kilts4Less.com sells Argyll tweeds within that budget. I'm not sure whether they have a storefront you could visit while there. I purchased an ex-hire black barathea Argyll jacket & waistcoat from them, and I'm considering them as a possibility for a new tweed jacket & waistcoat.

[Mike S]

I know Kilts4Less.com sells Argyll tweeds within that budget. I'm not sure whether they have a storefront you could visit while there. I purchased an ex-hire black barathea Argyll jacket & waistcoat from them, and I'm considering them as a possibility for a new tweed jacket & waistcoat.

Plus one on that suggestion. I've purchased a number of jackets from them, including some Jim Dandy Harris Tweeds, and all were really nice at a more than reasonable cost.

[bodhran4me]

Checkout gumtree, which is like kijiji or craigslist. A savvy shopper can find plenty of bargains, kilt related and otherwise.

https://www.gumtree.com/search?searc...=kilt%20jacket

[Tomo]

Not quite an Argyll - doesn't have a gauntlet cuff - but I picked up a nice green checked tweed jacket and vest from McCalls a couple of weeks ago for £150, that's 1/2 their normal price and they have a couple of other styles on offer for about £200. Really happy with the quality, style and fit.

McCalls have various stores in Scotland. I went to the Edinburgh store to try on and then bought online as they didn't have the particular colour I wanted in store. Pretty sure you could order online and then collect from which ever store is most convenient or visit a shop and get them to order it in or to another shop that fits in with your travel plans if not stocked.

https://www.mccalls.co.uk/products/j...istcoats/tweed

[Miller6582]

I actually live in Edinburgh, if you give me an idea of the jacket colour/ style of cuff I can have a wee look around the usual suspects when I'm next in town. Also regarding sizing, a lot of the places will stock the same jackets for example House of Edgar most of these are just off the rack chest sizes and short, medium and long versions for the arms. You may find it easier (and cheaper) to get one of these and have a tailor back home do some alterations if its not a perfect fit. I actually have one of the House of Edgar crail jackets, slightly different cuff and twisted braid on the epaulettes, they use faux stag horn buttons but I think you can buy real stag horn ones separately.

http://www.houseofedgar.com/acatalog/Kilt_Jackets.html

[Blaidd]

I know Kilts4Less.com sells Argyll tweeds within that budget. I'm not sure whether they have a storefront you could visit while there. I purchased an ex-hire black barathea Argyll jacket & waistcoat from them, and I'm considering them as a possibility for a new tweed jacket & waistcoat.

Their factory outlet address is in Greenock:
18 Crawfurd Street,
Greenock,
PA15 1LJ
Might be a bit far west, depending on your direction of travel after Stirling..

[Mr stonk]

Recently I purchased an arrochar jacket from eBay UK (I'm in Glasgow) and decided to source a matching waistcoat.
I found a company based in Glasgow who are online that do ex hire and I purchased an arrochar waistcoat that matched my jacket... only £15 plus postage.
They have a good range of ex hire jackets and I'm sure they'd post to your location.
Company is called Gilt Edged

https://kiltjacket.co.uk/collections/ex-hire-stock

[figheadair]

Get yourself down to the Grassmarket and have a browse here - https://www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk/. Contact them ahead of time to ask what they have in stock.