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Feather Hackles – Regimental TraditionsFeather Hackles - Regimental Traditions. The hackle is a clipped feather plume that is attached to a military headd… Read More
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Labhran Kilt Style Blog - Our Labhran style blog will bring you a regular posts and articles with our thoughts and ideas for Scottish Gentlemen, Dandies and Rogues. Featuring our news and views on kilts, tweeds tartans and vintage - antique Highland wear finds.
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We hope you will be interested by our articles and thoughts and ideas on Scottish vintage Highland dress, antique sgian dubhs, vintage sporrans, Scottish keepers tweeds, vintage kilt style, regimental insignia and accoutrements .
2019-10-08 09:25
Crail & Argyll Velvet Kilt JacketThe Crail and Argyll velvet kilt jacket has been around in various forms since the mid nineteenth century. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales was photographe… Read More
2019-10-03 10:06
The Atholl Bonnet – Highland StyleThe Atholl Bonnet - In the early to mid 19th century the classic Atholl bonnet was developed from the original Scottish blue bonnet. This now classic… Read More
2019-10-02 10:43
Robert Mackie Finest Scottish Bonnets Robert Mackie Finest Scottish Bonnets - Robert Mackie of Scotland are very proud of their heritage and rightly so. Robert Mackie bonnets trace their ori… Read More
2019-09-11 07:17
Atholl Highlanders Kilt Garters – Period Style Red Garter FlashesAtholl Highlanders Kilt Garters - Period Style Red Garter Flashes - Period style classic red worsted garter as worn by… Read More
2019-07-20 07:56
Vintage Style Laird’s Sporran – Featuring vintage brass cantle Vintage style Laird’s sporran featuring an original vintage brass sporran cantle. We had a wonderful brass vi… Read More
2019-07-11 06:11
Victorian Tie Kilt Garter FlashesVictorian Tie Kilt Garter Flashes - A while ago we launched a self tie kilt garter flash based on the original set we have in our collection that dates from… Read More
2019-07-06 08:25
William Dunningham Aberdeen Antique Scottish Provincial – Silver Mounted Sugar Caster 1908William Dunningham Aberdeen Antique Scottish Provincial – Silver Mounted Sugar Caster 19… Read More
2019-06-22 14:32
Silver Officers Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhSilver Officers Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Sgian Dubh – Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders… Read More
2019-06-20 07:24
1880’s Victorian Style Kilt Jacket & WaistcoatVictorian style kilt jacket and waistcoat. A recent tailoring project for a client saw us referencing an original photo of a Highland… Read More
2019-06-17 17:21
Bespoke Silver Sporran ProjectBespoke Silver Sporran Project - One of our old piping friends came to us with an idea to use a fine vintage sterling silver sporran cantle that once belonged t… Read More
2019-06-06 07:42
Sir James Carnegie TartanSir James Carnegie 5th Baronet Tartan Pre 1849 tartan swatch gifted to the family. This is thought to be an early 19th C Tartan swatch. Sir James Carnegie of Kinnair… Read More
2019-05-27 09:05
Scottish Regimental TOS Bonnets. In the First World War, a khaki Balmoral bonnet was introduced in 1915 for wear in the trenches by Scottish infantry serving on the Western Front. This came… Read More
2019-05-21 14:37
Antique Sgian DubhAntique sgian dubh by MacKay & Chisholm Edinburgh. Fine Scottish sgian dubh has a deep carved basket weave black wood handle and engraved hallmarked silver mounts. The… Read More
2019-05-16 08:53
Pipe Major Plaid Brooch Set - We were recently were asked to recreate a Plaid brooch and cross belt - baldric brooch set as worn by the Pipe Major of the Highlanders - 4 Scots. Based on the… Read More
2019-04-29 07:57
Royal Family - Edwardian Personal Magic Lantern Photographs. We were recently lucky enough to purchase a collection of what we consider to have been private Magic Lantern slides belonging to… Read More
2019-04-16 11:05
Seaforth Highlanders Badge - The Origin and Meaning Guest blog post by Canadian regimental historian Robert MacDonald SBStJ CD FSA Scot) - Seaforth Highlanders Canada The red deer or elk sta… Read More
2019-04-12 09:43
Sixteen Victoria Crosses have gone on public display for the first time. They were awarded soldiers from across Scotland and England who served with Highlands regiments between 1857 and 1917… Read More
2019-04-03 09:02
Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhSeaforth Highlanders Brass Regimental Sgian Dubh – Hand crafted by our regimental silversmith, with solid brass Seaforth style St Andrew overl… Read More
2019-03-24 08:05
1910 – 20’s Antique Thistle Sgian Dubh – Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with deep carved basket weave black wood handle set with a double thistle insignia. Silver plated… Read More
2019-03-19 08:01
Keepers Tweed TOS Bonnet - Tam O Shanter Bonnet. In 1960's - 1980’s this style was worn by the Scottish regiments in plain khaki. We looked at many of the Victorian and Edwardian photo… Read More
2019-03-17 14:01
19th C Style Bespoke Designed Scottish Goats Hair Sporrans - We design bespoke sporran molach ( hair sporrans) for clients around the world using new and vintage sporran cantles. Much of our… Read More
2019-03-14 08:53
Circa 1916 – 1918 Vintage WW1 Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Sgian Dubh – Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders regimental white metal sgian dubh – Classic re… Read More
2019-03-08 08:34
Antique Black Watch Sgian Dubh - Circa 1918 - 1920's Black Watch Royal Highlanders regimental sgian dubh - Circa 1920's regimental sgian dubh with a wonderful rock crystal set hilt. The Blac… Read More
2019-03-06 10:41
Vintage Roe Buck Sgian Dubh - In hallmarked sterling silver with celtic and zoomorphic engraving band. Mounted with a Scottish Roe buck antler hilt and a plain silver disc on the top. H… Read More
2019-03-02 08:08
WW2 Cameron Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhWW2 Cameron Highlanders Regimental Sgian Dubh - The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders or 79th (The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foo… Read More
2019-02-27 09:16
Travelling Folk Pipers - When did I first play the pipes is something I have thought about over the years. As a child of 10 years old a Travelling piper offered me a chance to blow on his pi… Read More
2019-02-22 14:21
Antique Regimental Sgian DubhsAntique Regimental Sgian Dubhs - Like many of our clients and collectors we have a passion for antique and vintage Scottish sgian dubhs. The regimental sg… Read More
2019-02-21 09:30
Highland Estate Tweed Rothesay Crail Jacket Project - We recently acquired the last of the Glenbuchat Estate tweed in a short bolt. The estate had a history running back through time to Cull… Read More
2019-02-08 10:32
19th Century Antique Jacobite Style Sporran - One of the most popular sporrans we get asked to recreate is the Jacobite style sporrans of the late 17th and 18th centuries in the style worn d… Read More
2019-01-23 12:28
Scottish Sterling Silver Kilt Buckle & Crossbelt SetScottish Sterling Silver Kilt Buckle & Crossbelt Set - We love creating bespoke projects for clients. Bespoke sporrans, sgain dubh… Read More
2019-01-18 17:29
Scottish Highland Royal Court Dress CodeScottish Highland Royal Court Dress Code - We have had various discussions over the years about the history of civilian court dress ( not court unifor… Read More
2019-01-06 12:25
19th Century Style Prince Charlie Cantle Scottish Goats Hair Dress Sporran19th Century Style Prince Charlie Cantle Scottish Goats Hair Dress Sporran – A classic goat hair Scottish… Read More
2018-11-30 13:27
Scottish Jackets Cuff StyleScottish Jackets Cuff Style - All of our jackets are hand made to order here in Scotland and this gives us a chance to offer a range of cuff styles on your new jac… Read More
2018-11-19 11:08
Cladich kilt garter flashes and their journey to the 21st Century Cladich kilt garter flashes and their journey to the 21st Century - There had been a community of McIntyres living at… Read More
2018-11-02 11:30
1900 Antique Glasgow Sterling Silver Boy’s Sgian Dubh1900 Antique Glasgow Sterling Silver Boy’s Sgian Dubh – Fine Scottish antique boys size sgian dubh with celtic kno… Read More
2018-10-27 08:51
1955 Vintage Sterling Silver Scottish Robert Allison Sgian Dubh1955 Vintage Sterling Silver Scottish Robert Allison Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with celtic knot work b… Read More
2018-10-20 12:51
1930’s Scottish Full Mask Otter Vintage Sporran1930’s Scottish Full Mask Otter Vintage Sporran - Wonderful vintage Scottish otter fur sporran with glass eyes. Head lifts up to sh… Read More
2018-10-15 12:33
Balmoral Velvet Kilt Doublet – Duke of Rothesay StyleBalmoral Velvet Kilt Doublet - Duke of Rothesay Style - Classic velvet Balmoral doublet is a tailored formal jacket. It is made usi… Read More
2018-10-05 09:58
House of Labhran Getting Ready for Christmas – Scottish Boiled Fruit CakeGetting Ready for Christmas - Scottish Boiled Fruit Cake - Every year in October we start the process of creati… Read More
2018-09-25 07:48
1914-18 Gordon Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhCirca 1914-18 Gordon Highlanders Regimental Sgian Dubh – Scottish Gordon Highlanders WW1 period regimental sgian dubh. With b… Read More
2018-09-24 11:33
Gordon Highlanders Garter Flashes – A Short HistoryGordon Highlanders Garter Flashes – The loops are supposed to represent the stirrups of the Scots Greys that troops of the… Read More
2018-09-19 15:19
Lord Keith-Falconer Earl of Kintore Antique Scottish SporranLord Keith-Falconer Earl of Kintore Antique Scottish Sporran - A fine 1870-1880 sporran with brass cantle. The pouch was originall… Read More
2018-09-11 09:53
Seaforth Highlanders Regimental Pattern Garter FlashesSeaforth Highlanders Regimental Pattern Garter Flashes – Seaforth Highlanders regimental pattern garter flashes as worn by officer… Read More
2018-09-10 10:55
New Kirkton TweedsNew Kirkton Tweeds - Each season we look at our range of Scottish keepers tweeds. Some patterns go out of the range we with the various weavers and some new patterns come i… Read More
2018-09-04 15:05
Scottish Regimental Pattern Kilt Knot BowsScottish Regimental Pattern Kilt Knot Bows - We hand craft regimental pattern kilt bows here in the Highlands of Scotland for private Highland… Read More
2018-09-03 09:02
Hammered Sterling Silver Kilt BuckleHammered Sterling Silver Kilt Buckle – A fine modern classic sterling silver kilt belt buckle that can be paired with the matching kilt pin and… Read More
2018-08-27 10:06
Vintage Provincial Silver Kilt Button Set – John Fraser Inverness1944 Vintage Provincial Silver Kilt Button Set - John Fraser Inverness – Scottish Kilt Button Set x 25 Sterl… Read More
2018-08-26 10:20
Lord Keith Falconer – Earl of Kintore Jacket & GlengarryLord Keith Falconer Earl of Kintore, Lord Inverurie jacket and glengarry has come has come to us along with his sporran and… Read More
2018-08-22 08:27
Black Watch Royal Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhsBlack Watch Royal Highlanders regimental sgian dubhs - Hand made by the regimental silversmith, with the St Andrew ( wee Jimmy ) and… Read More
2018-08-18 10:28
Lord Keith-Falconer 9th Earl of Kintore Antique Scottish DirkLord Keith-Falconer 9th Earl of Kintore Antique Scottish Dirk A fine antique Scottish dirk made for the 9th Earl of Kintore… Read More
2018-08-10 10:22
Scottish Tweed Lover – Preparing for the coming seasonScottish Tweed Lover - Preparing for the coming season - The coming season is a perfect reason to look in your wardrobe and… Read More
2018-08-08 07:43
London Scottish Pipe Major SporranLondon Scottish Pipe Major Sporran - We acquired a vintage London Scottish Pipe Major - Drum Major sporran cantle a few months ago. It was in need of new kn… Read More
2018-08-07 10:10
1860’s Victorian Goat Hair Antique Scottish Dress Sporran1860’s Victorian Goat Hair Antique Scottish Dress Sporran – Interesting cantle engraved and pierced design. The pou… Read More
2018-08-06 09:36
Bespoke Sterling Silver Clan Crest Celtic Knot Engraved Kilt Belt BuckleBespoke Sterling Silver Clan Crest Celtic Knot Engraved Kilt Belt Buckle - We have just completed a new bespoke silver… Read More
2018-07-29 12:52
Scottish Edward VIII Style Tweed Crail Kilt JacketScottish Edward VIII Style Tweed Crail Kilt Jacket – plain cuff – jetted pockets – leather covered buttons Made to or… Read More
2018-07-25 07:27
1914-18 WW1 Black Watch Brass Belt Buckle1914-18 WW1 Black Watch Brass Belt Buckle – Non issue pattern brass – bronze belt buckle, possible local made for a regimental piper… Read More
2018-07-23 08:03
Vintage 1937 Peter Henderson Silver Scottish Sgian DubhVintage 1937 Peter Henderson Silver Scottish Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish vintage silver sgian dubh with Celtic design silver mounts and… Read More
2018-07-22 07:25
Vintage 1938 Edinburgh Silver Scottish Celtic Sgian DubhVintage 1938 Edinburgh Silver Scottish Celtic Sgian Dubh Fine Scottish vintage silver sgian dubh with Celtic design silver mounts and… Read More
2018-07-17 07:32
Edinburgh Crest 1908 Scottish Silver Tea Spoon by Hamilton & InchesEdinburgh Crest 1908 Scottish Silver Tea Spoon by Hamilton & Inches. A wonderful Edinburgh sterling silv… Read More
2018-07-12 07:15
WW2 Gordon Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhWW2 Gordon Highlanders Regimental Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish Gordon Highlanders officers - Sgts WW2 period regimental sgian dubh. With black wood… Read More
2018-07-04 06:54
Vintage MacLaren Clan Scottish Bonnet BadgesVintage MacLaren Clan Scottish Bonnet Badges - Over the years we have sourced a number of fabulous vintage and antique MacLaren clan bonnet badges… Read More
2018-06-30 08:03
Vintage Gordon Highlanders Officers Regimental Silver Kilt Pin Vintage Gordon Highlanders Officers Regimental Silver Kilt Pin – Sterling silver officers kilt pin made by Edin… Read More
2018-06-28 09:45
WW1 Antique Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officers Silver Sgian Dubh WW1 Antique Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Officers Silver Sgian Dubh - Classic regimental Sgian Dubh in great… Read More
2018-06-28 08:02
Vintage Scottish Young Clan Armiger Sterling Silver & Gold Plate Bonnet BadgeVintage Scottish Young Clan Armiger Sterling Silver & Gold Plate Bonnet Badge. Wonderful Scottish Clan Yo… Read More
2018-06-26 07:32
Atholl Highlanders Silver Regimental Sgian DubhAtholl Highlanders Silver Regimental Sgian Dubh Hand made by the regimental silversmith, with solid silver mounts and ‘ Wild man of Athol… Read More
2018-06-22 08:21
Edinburgh Vintage Scottish Silver Whisky Quaich1968 Edinburgh Vintage Scottish Silver Whisky Quaich - Pure classic style Edinburgh vintage silver whisky quaich made by Francis Howard. T… Read More
2018-06-18 07:55
Antique & Vintage MacDonald Clan Bonnet BadgesAntique & Vintage MacDonald Clan Bonnet Badges - Over the years we have had a number of antique and vintage Scottish MacDonald clan glen… Read More
2018-06-12 16:27
Gordon Highlanders 1940’s Vintage Sgian DubhGordon Highlanders 1940's Vintage Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish Gordon Highlanders officers WW2 period regimental sgian dubh. With black wood s… Read More
2018-06-08 14:27
Antique Scottish Edinburgh Silver 1888 Sgian DubhAntique Scottish Edinburgh Silver 1888 Sgian Dubh – Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with studded black wood handle. Sterling silv… Read More
2018-06-08 10:56
Antique Robert Stewart Glasgow Scottish Silver Whisky Quaich1903 Antique Robert Stewart Glasgow Scottish Silver Whisky Quaich Wonderful Edwardian whisky quaich in Glasgow hallmarked silver w… Read More
2018-06-04 16:23
Edwardian Goat Hair Antique Scottish SporranEdwardian Goat Hair Antique Scottish Sporran - We have just finished refurbishing this wonderful R G Lawrie circa 1910-1920 goats hair sporran wit… Read More
2018-06-01 07:51
Zoomorphic Vintage Edinburgh Silver Scottish Sgian Dubh Zoomorphic Vintage Edinburgh Silver Scottish Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with zoomorphic design engraving and carved… Read More
2018-05-22 14:17
R G Lawrie brass antique stags head sgian dubhR G Lawrie brass antique stags head sgian dubh - Wonderful brass mounted sgian dubh circa 1900-1910 made by the classic bagpipe maker R G Lawrie… Read More
2018-05-14 09:19
Vintage 1950’s Full Mask Scottish Wildcat SporranVintage 1950's Full Mask Scottish Wildcat Sporran - A rare sporran from our collection with lift up head to open the pouch and glass ey… Read More
2018-05-11 17:53
Thomas Kerr Ebbutt Edinburgh Jeweller & Highland Dress AccessoriesThomas Kerr Ebbutt Edinburgh Jeweller & Highland Dress Accessories - Thomas was born 1872 to George Ebbutt &hell…Read More
2018-05-11 12:46
Vintage Edinburgh Silver Scottish Celtic Sgian DubhVintage Edinburgh Silver Scottish Celtic Sgian Dubh Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with celtic design engraving and carved rope pattern h… Read More
2018-05-05 08:46
Highlanders Regimental Pipers Sporran Project - A while ago we started to look at a project for an old client and fellow piper. He served in the Highlanders Pipes & Drums and having left… Read More
2018-05-04 07:45
Perth Provincial 1890’s Victorian Horsehair Hair Antique Scottish Sporran.Perth Provincial 1890’s Victorian Horsehair Hair Antique Scottish Sporran. Wonderful rare provincial hai… Read More
2018-04-30 13:12
1962 Vintage Sterling Silver Sealskin Sporran 1962 Vintage Sterling Silver Sealskin Sporran - Wonderful vintage 1962 hallmarked engraved sterling silver cantle on a sealskin sporran pouch. C… Read More
2018-04-27 06:37
Antique Circa 1910 Scottish Zoomorphic Hair SporranAntique Circa 1910 Scottish Zoomorphic Hair Sporran - Wonderful antique hair sporran with nickel silver cantle bearing a zoomorphic de… Read More
2018-04-24 16:33
Vintage Scottish Full Mask Otter SporranVintage Scottish Full Mask Otter Sporran - Wonderful vintage otter fur sporran with glass eyes. head lifts up to show pouch. The sporran has some mino… Read More
2018-04-16 11:40
Antique Scottish Goat Hair Rae Family Crest SporranAntique Scottish Goat Hair Rae Family Crest Sporran Wonderful antique goat hair sporran with brass cantle over laid with a white metal Rae… Read More
2018-04-06 11:08
Inverness Silver 1920's Scottish Sgian Dubh - Medlock and Craik Silver vintage Scottish sgian dubh - Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with rope pattern knot work black wood handle. Silver mo… Read More
2018-03-26 10:57
1935 Sterling Silver Vintage Scottish Heart Sgian Dubh1935 Sterling Silver Vintage Scottish Heart Sgian Dubh – Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with rope pattern knot work black wood h… Read More
2018-03-14 14:31
Sterling Silver Vintage 1949 Scottish Robert Allison Sgian DubhSterling Silver Vintage 1949 Scottish Robert Allison Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with celtic knot work b… Read More
2018-02-22 09:12
1918 Antique Scottish Edinburgh Thistle Sgian DubhAntique 1918 Scottish Edinburgh Thistle Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with thistle design and pin top. Black wood carved kno… Read More
2018-02-12 10:13
Vintage Silver Scottish Thistle 1937 Sgian DubhVintage Silver Scottish Thistle 1937 Sgian Dubh. Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with thistle design hilt and a cairngorm stone mounted top. I… Read More
2018-02-11 11:36
Labhran Scottish Keepers Tweed Tam O Shanter TOS HatLabhran Scottish Keepers Tweed Tam O Shanter TOS Hat - In the style as worn by the Scottish regiments but in one of our range of Scottish… Read More
2018-02-07 13:25
1938 Scottish Vintage Edinburgh Celtic Engraved Sgian Dubh1938 Scottish Vintage Edinburgh Celtic Engraved Sgian Dubh - Fine Scottish antique sgian dubh with celtic knot engraved design… Read More
2018-01-15 10:39
Cluny MacPherson Antique Engraving Print - We recently acquired a large late 19th century engraving of Cluny MacPherson - Chief of Clan Chattan. The print has some foxing and a stain in… Read More
2018-01-11 10:36
Scottish Labhran Estate Tweed Three Button Shooting JacketScottish Labhran Estate Tweed Three Button Shooting Jacket - We had one of our Facebook group share a wonderful book with us recentl… Read More
2018-01-09 12:56
Vintage Regimental Pipe Major Photo Gallery - Over the years we have studied the changing uniforms and in insignia of the regiments pipers and Pipe Majors. One of the best source is the vint… Read More
2017-12-24 11:36
Restoration Project – 1933 Celtic Engraved Wm Anderson – Edinburgh Fur Vintage SporranRestoration Project - Vintage Sporran Fine vintage William Anderson & Sons Edinburgh spo… Read More
2017-12-18 10:52
Scottish Whisky Toasts - Now you might be think about having a dram or two over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Most of us will be happy with a simple ' Sláinte ' toast. The… Read More
2017-12-10 14:17
R W Forsyth – Classic Highland Wear Outfitter 1909 Catalogue. We have just acquired a 1909 copy of the RW Forsyth Highland dress catalogue. So we thought we would share some images, pr… Read More
2017-12-08 12:41
Black Watch Regimental Sgian DubhsBlack Watch Royal Highlanders regimental silver, gold plated on silver and brass mounted sgian dubh Hand made by the regimental silversmiths with St Andrew… Read More
2017-12-07 10:25
1860-80’s Antique Scottish Silver Agate Buckle Bracelet1860-80’s Antique Scottish Silver Agate Buckle Bracelet An excellent example of an antique Scottish agate bracelet with unm… Read More
2017-12-04 13:09
Cameron Highlanders Regimental Sgian DubhCameron Highlanders Regimental Sgian Dubh We have a passion for fine antique and collectible sgian dubh’s and Highland dirks. We source antique… Read More
2017-11-23 10:54
1872 Scottish 19th Century Victorian Antique Whisky Quaich1872 Scottish 19th Century Victorian Antique Whisky Quaich Wonderful 19th Century Victorian whisky quaich in turned wood. This may h… Read More
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