Khaki-Brown Balmoral?

**BoldHighlander** · 20th May 10, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by orangehaggis

Just a thought... If Robert Mackie is the last bonnet maker in Scotland, and the bonnets shown on the House of Labhran website bear the "made in Scotland" logo, and House of Labhran's supplier is willing to undertake a bespoke order ... then wouldn't it be a safe assumption that Robert Mackie supply House of Labhran?

House of Labhran specialise in Scottish military items, and Robert Mackie is the supplier of bonnets to the MoD.

Interesting point Mark.

I'm really not sure who makes them for House of Labhran. All I know is theirs is also "made in Scotland" & their hat person is a woman. Other than that they planned to utilize the khaki wool that is current army issue for berets etc.

If true then this throws a whole new wrinkle into my plans...

Does anyone know if Mackie actually supplies the bonnets carried by the House of Labhran?

**BoldHighlander** · 20th May 10, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by DougC

Mackie--chances are you will be happier in the long run.

Originally Posted by Seanmhair

$20 more for the creme de la creme? One time investment in the best

Originally Posted by Brian K

Mackie. You'll not be sorry if you do.

Originally Posted by piperdbh

You'll be very happy with a Mackie. I have one that I've just jocked, and I'm very pleased with it. And you won't find many vendors as accommodating as Redshank.

Thank you gentlemen, I truly appreciate the advice....and in truth this is the direction I'm leaning

Originally Posted by piperdbh

However, I could make you one like my big blue one that you wouldn't be afraid to abuse, and it's guaranteed to fit.

hmm....we might have to chat about this sometime soon

**Brian K** · 21st May 10, 06:06 AM

Originally Posted by orangehaggis

Just a thought... If Robert Mackie is the last bonnet maker in Scotland, and the bonnets shown on the House of Labhran website bear the "made in Scotland" logo, and House of Labhran's supplier is willing to undertake a bespoke order ... then wouldn't it be a safe assumption that Robert Mackie supply House of Labhran?

House of Labhran specialise in Scottish military items, and Robert Mackie is the supplier of bonnets to the MoD.

Mark - Ohio

Is Mackie the last bonnet maker, or the last traditional bonnet maker? The truth could hang on that fine distinction.

Regards,

Brian

**fluter** · 21st May 10, 07:57 AM

You'll never see this exchange rate again. Buy one from each!

**BoldHighlander** · 31st May 10, 02:02 PM

Earlier this month RB51 & I worked out a trade. The Glengarryhats bonnet for a WPG WW1/WW2 inspired Tam that he had. While I still plan to order a Robert Mackie in custom colours thru Chris when I have the funds, I've always wanted one of the WPG bonnets & found this an acceptable alternative for the time being. I can happily say that both RB51 & I are satisfied with our trade

I thought I'd post a couple photos of the WPG Tam:

In keeping with the military theme of the WPG Tam, I've added a swatch of Macdonell of Keppoch (in Ancient colours) with a Clan Donald badge to it:

Once I acquire the Keppoch badge (as seen on my avatar) from Mac Mhic Raonuill, then I'll replace the one currently on my tam.

**RB51** · 31st May 10, 04:03 PM

That looks very good on you Terry...much better than it did on me

I'm very pleased with the bonnet I got from you and am getting a fair bit of use out of it.

Laurie

**BoldHighlander** · 1st June 10, 11:31 PM

Thanks Laurie

Why don't you post a photo sometime of yourself with your new bonnet?
I'd love to see it with it's new owner.

**BoldHighlander** · 2nd June 10, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by orangehaggis

Just a thought... If Robert Mackie is the last bonnet maker in Scotland, and the bonnets shown on the House of Labhran website bear the "made in Scotland" logo, and House of Labhran's supplier is willing to undertake a bespoke order ... then wouldn't it be a safe assumption that Robert Mackie supply House of Labhran?

House of Labhran specialise in Scottish military items, and Robert Mackie is the supplier of bonnets to the MoD.

Mark - Ohio

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Interesting point Mark.

I'm really not sure who makes them for House of Labhran. All I know is theirs is also "made in Scotland" & their hat person is a woman. Other than that they planned to utilize the khaki wool that is current army issue for berets etc.

If true then this throws a whole new wrinkle into my plans...

Does anyone know if Mackie actually supplies the bonnets carried by the House of Labhran?

Just found out within the past hour that the bonnets carried by House of Labhran are indeed made by Robert Mackie.

This throws a whole new wrinkle into my plans as they can get the same khaki styled balmoral for $20 less.

I'm a penny-pincher, & funds are very tight, and yet Chris has really bent over backwards in assisting me....

What to do, what to do???

**Arnot** · 2nd June 10, 01:47 AM

One thing to keep in mind is the shipping. That might make quite a dent in your savings. Chris does free shipping worldwide.

**Redshank** · 2nd June 10, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Just found out within the past hour that the bonnets carried by House of Labhran are indeed made by Robert Mackie.

This throws a whole new wrinkle into my plans as they can get the same khaki styled balmoral for $20 less.

I'm a penny-pincher, & funds are very tight, and yet Chris has really bent over backwards in assisting me....

What to do, what to do???

Just talk to me, in my world nothing is impossible and I wont be beaten