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11th February 10, 01:05 PM
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Balmoral bonnets
The topic of Balmoral Bonnets has come up quite a lot these past few weeks,
I just thought it may interest you to know that the town of Stewarton in Ayrshire Scotland is known as "Bonnet Toun" for it is there that the tradition of bonnet making can be traced back for over 400 years, but today
Robert Mackie of Scotland is the last remaining business in the town making high quality traditional Scottish bonnets (Balmorals and Glengarries) that they supply to Scottish regiments, Pipe bands and Clan Associations throughout the world which they have done for many years.
These Bonnets are without doubt in my opinion the "Rolls Royce" of traditional Scottish headwear, being exceptionally well made the sit nicely on the head, not being to large and not small like many of the cheaper immitations, yes they may be more expensive, but you pay for what you get, and a Robert Mackie bonnet will last a lifetime.
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Last edited by Redshank; 11th February 10 at 01:41 PM.
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11th February 10, 01:28 PM
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They look great. Thanks for the link.
"When I wear my Kilt, God looks down with pride and the Devil looks up with envy." --Unknown
Proud Chief of Clan Bacon. You know you want some!
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11th February 10, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Redshank
The topic of Balmoral Bonnets has come up quite a lot these past few weeks,
I just thought it may interest you to know that the town of Stewarton in Ayrshire Scotland is known as "Bonnet Toun" for it is there that the tradition of bonnet making can be traced back for over 400 years, but today
Robert Mackie of Scotland is the last remaining business in the town making high quality traditional Scottish bonnets (Balmorals and Glengarries) that they supply to Scottish regiments, Pipe bands and Clan Associations throughout the world which they have done for many years.
These Bonnets are without doubt in my opinion the "Rolls Royce" of traditional Scottish headwear, being exceptionally well made the sit nicely on the head, not being to large and not small like many of the cheaper immitations, yes they may be more expensive, but you pay for what you get, and a Robert Mackie bonnet will last a lifetime.
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Great looking balmoral!!!
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12th February 10, 05:27 PM
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Chris,
Those are some beautiful bonnets from a company with a impressive heritage.
So you have us covered from head to toe!!
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12th February 10, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by creagdhubh
Great looking balmoral!!!
Yeah, but the model has a glass jaw!
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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13th February 10, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Macman
Yeah, but the model has a glass jaw!
Yeah, his personality seem a bit transparent.
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13th February 10, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Redshank
... yes they may be more expensive, but you pay for what you get, and a Robert Mackie bonnet will last a lifetime.
Thanks Redshank! These are a little more expensive than the cheapest balmorals out there, but at £45.00-£50.00, including shipping, they are not that much more.
I wonder who in the USA sells these?
Hmmm, what color do I want?
Michael the Farlander
Loch Sloy!
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13th February 10, 10:11 AM
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Keltoi Gaelic Clothing sells Robert Mackie Balmoral bonnets. They're not USA, but they they are Canada. I got mine there and Keltoi is good to work with.
Last edited by B R Gordon; 21st February 10 at 03:48 PM.
[COLOR="Blue"]Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.[/COLOR]
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13th February 10, 12:46 PM
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How does Chris do it?
I hear wonderful reviews on Keltoi service.
Checking the exchange rates on Keltoi and Dunadd prices on the Mackie Balmoral here’s what I came up with:
Plain US$ Diced US$
Keltoi CN$ 105 100.01 115 110.34
Dunadd GBP 45 70.62 50 78.47
And Dunadd includes shipping!!!!!
The service I received from Dunadd it getting my Argyll top hose was superb!
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13th February 10, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by B R Gordon
Keltoi Gaelic Clothing sells Robert Mackie Balmoral bonnets. Their not USA, but they they are Canada. I got mine there and Keltoi is good to work with.
Keltoi gives xmarkers a 10% discount, and remember the prices on the web page are in Canadian dollars, so you get that little additional cost advantage.
Chris(Redshank) has some great deals on his site ans is great to deal with too. Better to have multiple options working for you.
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