Kinloch-Anderson 21oz Heavy-Weight Tweed

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Greetings,

I was persuing through some of my photos taken at the Aboyne Highland Games held annually in Aberdeenshire, and I found a wonderful photo of three judges ajudicating the solo-piping competition.

In my opinion, the photo demonstrates 'traditional' Highland day attire at its best. I have arrived at the conclusion that almost every time I observe the Highland attire of judges at various Highland games I have attended in Scotland, they are impeccably dressed and always look very smart - I wonder why this is? It's almost eerie in a way.

I suppose a sufficient reason could be, that perhaps many of the judges are ex-Army (gauging by particular cap badges - Atholl and Gordon - and the wearing of regimental neck ties) and still hold fast to the traditional, and in their viewpoint, the 'correct' manner of wearing Highland dress. Another hypothesis could be that they simply wear what they like and always look 'together' and smart in doing so!

What I did notice from this particular photo, in which was almost instantly recognisable to me, was the chap on the far right wearing the navy Balmoral bonnet with a matching navy toorie. His jacket, made without epaulettes and gauntlet cuffs (as is the case with all three of them!), and waistcoat is made of tweed provided by reputable Highland dress firm, Kinloch-Anderson of Leith. As you can discern, the tweed is a warm, brownish-tan colour with purple/beige and green/beige over-stripes, done in a classic, windowpane style. I absolutely love this pattern of tweed, and it is in fact made of a heavy 21 ounce material, perhaps much too heavy and warm for hotter climates. Kinloch-Anderson also offers a mutlitude of other tweed patterns that if you glare at long enough on your computer, perusing through their seemingly endless collection, you will no doubt desire a jacket and waistcoat made up in every single tweed offered. Oh, time how short...and funds not readily available enough!

Three Highland judges at the 2010 Aboyne Highland Games - their attire is so well done and 'put together.'


A close-up of the fabulous tweed, which would look sharp with virtually any tartan in my opinion.


Enjoy,