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New Product Updates,
In-depth Buyers Guides &
Special Offers
New Product Updates, In-depth Buyers Guides & Special Offers
Tartan Trousers -
Have We Got Trews For You!
Now firmly back in fashion we guide you through the two types of tartan trousers currently available.
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Our Favourite Robert Burns Poem -
To A Mouse
Written in 1785, To A Mouse is one of our favourite Robert Burns poems. Its said that Burns was ploughing the fields and accidentally destroyed a mouse's nest which it needed for winter.
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Tartan Scarves -
A Great Gift For Everyone
It's difficult to imagine a more perfect present for the colder months than a genuine wool tartan scarf.
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The National Symbol Of Scotland -
The Thistle
We see the Scottish Thistle every day of our lives. You may have wondered why such a spiny and hurtful plant could become our country's pride and joy.
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New Products For July
A quick round up of some of the recent products added to our website.
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The 'Scottish Samurai' -
Thomas Blake Glover.
Since the discovery of the North Sea Oil in the 1970s Aberdeen has grown tremendously, but did you know Aberdeen and the North East of Scotland has a personal connection with Japan and in particular Nagasaki?
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The Glorious Scottish Kilt -
A Detailed Buyers Guide
Our flagship product. Everything you need to know about the kilts history, styles, colours and options available today.
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The Sgain Dubh -
Unlocking The Secrets Of The Past
Although the sgian dubh is now used only for ceremonial purposes, its invention dates back to a darker time in Scotland’s turbulent history.
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The Highland Jacket -
Which Style Should You Wear?
Any occasion can call for wearing your Highland outfit, and any old jacket just won’t do!
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Scottish Dialect -
What do these words mean?!
For Example: STEAMIN’ (stee-min) Slang, chiefly Scot. ~adj. drunk, inebriated, the state of having consumed too much bevy.
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The Sporran -
A Brief History And Guide To The Different Styles
Today sporrans carry bankcards and mobile phones, the essential accessories of a modern Scot! But it's not always been that way.
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Dalvey -
Discerning, Distinguished, Distinctive
The Dalvey philosophy of design is based on “equipping discerning men with items that are expressly relevant to them.”
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Ladies Sashes -
Customary Significance For 200 Years
The different ways to wear a sash are based upon a careful study of old portraits, prints and traditional practice. Here we look at the four common styles.
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Aberdeen Forever Tartan -
Our Stunning In-House Tartan
Launched to incredible reviews in 2015 the contempoary Aberdeen Forever Tartan continues to embody all that is great about our beautiful home city.
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Scotland Forever -
Our First In-House Tartan
Scotland Forever is without doubt the best-known war cry of the traditional Scottish regiments. The Scotland Forever tartan began as an idea here at Alex Scott in early 2004.
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What is Cashmere? And How Are Cashmere Scarves Made?
It may surprise you to know that cashmere wool originates from goats that roam the desert! Here is a brief outline of how our cashmere scarves are made.
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Ghillie Brogues -
A Brief History And How To Tie Correctly
Tying the ghillie brogue laces takes anyone putting on ghillie brogues for the first time (or the second or third), quite a bit of time to perfect.
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Belts And Buckles -
Highland Wear With Style
Kilt belts are specifically designed to decorate the top of the kilt in the absence of a waistcoat. It is important that when you choose the belt you like, you also select the correct size. This sounds straightforward but there are pitfalls.
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Abbeyhorn -
More Than 250 Years Of Tradition
Every type of horn has its own personality and attributes. No two objects, even in a set, are the same. Here's everything you need to know.
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The Quaich -
The Scottish Symbol Of Friendship
The quaich is a marvellous symbolic gift that is given to those to whom we wish to show our love, friendship, admiration or respect. It is also a distinctively Scottish gift that is appreaciated by all around the world.
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