Robert Mackie balmoral

**Cavalry Scout** · 11th March 16, 07:26 AM

OC Richard, That photo of you is outstanding. It's a great example of how highland dress is worn and your turn-out is spot-on.

Cheers, Mark

**tweedhead** · 12th March 16, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by MacKenzie

Here's a fun (and informative) thread for you Mark.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...almoral-57667/

Reading Cavalry Scout's OP and then going through this thread inspired me to pick up a bottle green diced balmoral (though from House of Labhran, not Robert Mackie) to replace the quite comfortable but less traditional flat cap I typically wear. Looking great Cavalry Scout and I can't wait to join you!

**Cavalry Scout** · 12th March 16, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by MacKenzie

Here's a fun (and informative) thread for you Mark.

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...almoral-57667/

I had a look at that thread and it made me smile. I have to say, those methods of breakng in a balmoral seemed pretty tame after the crazy stuff we did in the army, LOL.

**Cavalry Scout** · 12th March 16, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by tweedhead

Reading Cavalry Scout's OP and then going through this thread inspired me to pick up a bottle green diced balmoral (though from House of Labhran, not Robert Mackie) to replace the quite comfortable but less traditional flat cap I typically wear. Looking great Cavalry Scout and I can't wait to join you!

Brilliant! I've been inspired by some of the veterans here on XMTS, and I will have to look into the House of Labhran.

Cheers, Mark

**Standard** · 12th March 16, 08:55 PM

I purchased a Robert Mackie balmoral a couple of years ago, and it has only gotten better with age. As with your balmoral, mine has been rained on and worn until dry many times. It took a while for it to mellow out and take the shape that I wanted without "Jocking" it, but the rain coupled with daily wearing of my balmoral did the trick.

**OC Richard** · 14th March 16, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by Cavalry Scout

OC Richard, That photo of you is outstanding. It's a great example of how highland dress is worn and your turn-out is spot-on.

Thanks!

That's my go-to grab-stuff-from-the-closet outfit, it doesn't vary much. I wore it yesterday playing at a funeral, I'll wear it today playing at a golf course, I'll be wearing it all day this Thursday (St Patrick's Day).

Main difference is, I don't wear glasses any more. New lenses in both eyes.

**Rich Hoffman** · 16th March 16, 12:17 PM

I don't know if they all are, but the tan with green dicing Balmoral I purchased from House of Labhran, is a Robert Mackie.

**tweedhead** · 16th March 16, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Rich Hoffman

I don't know if they all are, but the tan with green dicing Balmoral I purchased from House of Labhran, is a Robert Mackie.

I had my suspicions when they said their balmorals had been made in Scotland since 1845, exactly the same as Robert Mackie, but I didn't see the name anywhere on their site. Even better

**Cavalry Scout** · 16th March 16, 04:31 PM

Tweedhead: I had a look at the House of Labhran website and was wondering about the very thing you mentioned. Regardless, Robert Mackie crafts an outstanding piece of kit. I'm already thinking of getting a second balmoral from them!

Cheers, Mark

**Michael Weatherhead** · 16th March 16, 04:52 PM

The rules that apply for the rest of the country, won't work, here in the Arizona desert. This applies to such things as growing a nice lawn, and for the wearing of hats. I have a lined wool flatcap, that I rarely wear. It has to be downright cold (freezing and below), before I put that one on. I would like to buy a tam, or balmoral, but I don't want a wool one. Any suggestions? Is there such a thing?