Until perhaps a year ago, I always thought of tweed as being an old mans material. But I have changed my mind since then, especially recently. I need a new tweed jacket but don't like the argyll/crail style, I think its the heavy cuffs, epaulettes and scalloped pocket flaps that put me off. So I have been thinking about my options including converting a nicely cut non-kilt tweed jacket. Then last week I walked into Campbell & Co in Beauly. It was like taking a step back in time, wooden floors, shelving, rolls of tweed everywhere in various weights. "No sir, we don't have any jackets you can see, they are all bespoke, made here on the premises. Yes you can have any style, any tweed and any lining. A straight pocket flap will be no trouble, etc, etc, etc." As we are all aware, this type of product, not to mention craftsmanship does not come cheaply. However, the Wife did not say "no way". She did say "buy cheap, buy twice" and "it would last a lifetime". Equally, she did not say "go ahead and get one". I suppose I just need to justify the cost to myself, get the Wife something to sweeten the deal, and shift a pound or ten, and keep it off.