Borders Tailors

**Scot ish** · 14th February 16, 04:05 PM

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone has had any experience of Richard Mackay's work. I received a good recommendation from a friend but would love to see some pictures if anyone has anything made by him.

Many thanks!

Scot ish

**figheadair** · 15th February 16, 08:20 AM

Sorry can't help with Richard MacKay but I can thoroughly recommend Humes of Kelso if you are shoppiing in the Borders.

**Scot ish** · 15th February 16, 11:14 AM

Many thanks. As well as Richard Mackay I was recommended Caledonia in Abernethy. I need a tailor that can make a rather special kilt jacket order and they are top of the list. Any tips on them also much appreciated.

**figheadair** · 16th February 16, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Scot ish

Many thanks. As well as Richard Mackay I was recommended Caledonia in Abernethy. I need a tailor that can make a rather special kilt jacket order and they are top of the list. Any tips on them also much appreciated.

Sorry, don't know them either but a quick look at their website doesn't inspire me much. There's nothing that suggests that they do good bespoke work.

Here's my bespoke jacket and waistcoat made by Humes last year.

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**Scot ish** · 16th February 16, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Sorry, don't know them either but a quick look at their website doesn't inspire me much. There's nothing that suggests that they do good bespoke work.

Here's my bespoke jacket and waistcoat made by Humes last year.

20160116-Callender House-1.jpg

Looks very smart. I agree about the website but I was given the tip by a Scots DG officer and a friend whose advice I trust greatly. How long did Humes take to make something that wasn't made to measure?

**figheadair** · 24th February 16, 05:44 AM

Originally Posted by Scot ish

Looks very smart. I agree about the website but I was given the tip by a Scots DG officer and a friend whose advice I trust greatly. How long did Humes take to make something that wasn't made to measure?

If it wasn't made to measure then it would be off-the-shelf and therefore available immediately. My jacket was made to measure, it took about 8 weeks (including Christmas.

When I was on the staff at 51 (Highland) Bde I designed the Bde Tweed and Humes did all the outfits for the HQ Officers and did a fantastic job. I've used them ever since.