PC vs Holyrood jacket/waistcoat differences

[denmcdough]

Jeff,

I recently purchased what was called a Holyrood jacket/vest through St. Kilda. Paul, our dear, young Xmember in Scotland, picked it up for me. He gave me the run down before it was purchased. First, it's really a Brian Boru with the harp buttons. On sale for 99.00 GBP. Can't beat that price!!!! It's UK made and has a nice feel to the fabric. Excellent construction. Hope this helps!!!

[CMcG]

Can anyone explain to me the differences between a Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat and a "Holyrood" jacket and waistcoat? <snip>

Jeff,

I recently purchased what was called a Holyrood jacket/vest through St. Kilda. Paul, our dear, young Xmember in Scotland, picked it up for me. He gave me the run down before it was purchased. First, it's really a Brian Boru with the harp buttons. On sale for 99.00 GBP. Can't beat that price!!!! It's UK made and has a nice feel to the fabric. Excellent construction. Hope this helps!!!

Interesting... the image from the St. Kilda site:


which looks to be a crop of this image:


If that is the "Holyrood" ForresterModern is talking about, then I'd agree with denmcdough that's it's actually a Brian Boru jacket. Very similar to the PC but with shawl lapel, round buttons, and gauntletesque cuffs. Considered to be the Irish equivalent to the PC.

[ForresterModern]

It is indeed the Holyrood on sale from St Kilda, and before anybody gets any ideas I already have reserved the 52long, so no snipers on that size, please.

I also saw the "holyrood" listed on the slanj website but I can see that is an entirely different cut, more of a modern tweed with more front buttons.

I guess being like the Brian Boru, the irish equivalent of a PC, but called a Holyrood (which to me is clearly scottish) this would be fine to wear under similar circumstances to a PC? That is my thought anyway. Just wondering since St Kilda seems to be the only one with anything called a Holyrood jacket anywhere on the internet, other than the Slanj monstrosity.


jeff