Light blue mackie balmoral bonnet

[Redshank]

I think this is indeed the case, and is what happened with The Duke of Argyll's Balmoral - Lovat blue crown that simply faded over many years to a faint, light bluish-grey. However, I am sure Mackie could reproduce the 'faded in the sun' look that His Grace's headgear exhibits. Hmmm...I may have to have a go at that one, Chris!

Cheers,

As it happens I was up at the castle this afternoon, didn't bump into the duke, however I did see a photo of his late father wearing what I suspect could possibly be the same bonnet, that might explain the faded colour, it's not the first time I have heard of a son wearing his late fathers bonnet

[creagdhubh]

As it happens I was up at the castle this afternoon, didn't bump into the duke, however I did see a photo of his late father wearing what I suspect could possibly be the same bonnet, that might explain the faded colour, it's not the first time I have heard of a son wearing his late fathers bonnet

Yes, I have seen various images of the present Duke of Argyll's late father wearing the same Balmoral. I have always suspected that it may be the same bonnet, hence eluding to the reason why it has such a faded and 'worn in' look.

Cheers,