OT: Shops in Scotland

[Cursitor Doom]

Gentlemen north of the border,

Do any of you know the best shops in Scotland for sourcing Harris tweed clothing? I was told there were a bunch of them around the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, but that's touristy and therefore unduly pricey I would guess. I'm coming over the Scotland for a bit of long overdue sight-seeing next month and would appreciate a steer on the clobber front, cheers.

CD.

[S Viemeister]

There's one in the Victorian Market in Inverness and another along the River Ness, whose names I can't remember, but a Google search should help.

[Colin Bignell]

The Isle of Harris?

[Tim+]

Funnily enough, I think it’s mostly woven on Lewis.

Tim

[Tim+]

I think you’ll be fleeced wherever you go for Harris tweed. Accept that position at the start and you won’t be disappointed. ;-)

Tim

[Custos Custodum]

Edinburgh Woollen Mill has shops all over the place (even in England). Spey Valley Shopping in Aviemore is worth checking out, as is House of Bruar on the A9 just past Blair Atholl. They usually have a sale with big reductions around November. Pitlochry has a few smaller shops. I haven't been in Inverness for a while, so I can't really say what's there. You could always check online.

[zall]

No such animal...

[Cursitor Doom]

Not so. Whenever I come back to *anywhere* in the UK, just about everything becomes outstandingly good value. I expect to return with suitcases bulging with tweed, Pringles, Lyle & Scott et al, chortling heartily at the savings I've made.

[zall]

Because you are a tax cheat.

[Cursitor Doom]

Whatever man.

[John Armstrong]

Yes, steer clear of the Royal Mile. Mostly tourist tat.

Kinloch Anderson in Leith have a very good reputation. Well worth a look.

Usual disclaimers.... no relation, etc.

[Cursitor Doom]

Thanks. It won't put me out at all as Edinburgh is on my to-see list anyway. I'll check 'em out.

[charles]

That's where my kilt came from. Good quality, but not cheap.

[newman]

Same island.

[Tim+]

I know Harris and Lewis are one island, but the tweed is woven in the part called Lewis these days. Same as Cheddar cheese made in Scotland. Same island.

Tim