#Campbell's of Beauly

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Campbell's of Beauly

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What a closet this would be!

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Campbell’s of Beauly

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A Royal Recycling (part 232)

Campbell's of Beauly

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https://www.permanentstyle.com/2020/04/light-relief-jamies-clothes-and-style.html

Light relief: Jamie’s clothes and style

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CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2021

26 MAY 2021 || The Countess of Strathearn and Prince William visited the Fife Young Carers at West Sands beach in St Andrews on day-3 of their tour of Scotland.

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The Duchess of Cambridge  ||  sweater by Campbells of Beauly

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It seems like such a long time since I visited the Hebrides on my grand Harris Tweed expedition, though in reality it’s only been 6 months. The memories are still vivid though, as both the experience was wonderful and the photos great. I wrote about the trip previously (part one and part two), so won’t recap too much of that here, but salient pieces bear mentioning again.

One of the most enjoyable aspects of my trip was visiting Rebecca Hutton, of Taob Tuath Tweeds on the Isle of Harris. Rebecca is an independent weaver, so isn’t bound to deliver orders to the main mills, but weaves to own designs and commissions. When I visited Rebecca’s loom shed, i.e. where the threads are woven, the pedals pumped and solitary hours spent, it wasn’t only the well used loom and Rebacca’s sense of humour that caught my attention. On the bench was a bolt of quite remarkable Harris tweed. It wasn’t only that it was deep green from a distance and an explosion of primary colours up close, but also the fact that it was noticeably heavier of weight than usual.

The actual tweed used. A lucky shot really, as it’s really difficult to ge the nuances of Harris Tweed on photo. The tweed is by Rebeccan Hutton at Taob Tuath Tweeds on the Isle of Harris.

As I was then told, in more distant times Harris tweed was made in a heavier weight than it is today. Let’s call it “vintage weight”. Nowadays this just isn’t available, so imagine my delight when it turned out that this bolt of lustrous green tweed was of such a weight! You know me, always on the lookout for that added touch of different. This tweed came to be when Rebecca discovered a stash of thicker than normal yarn at one of the mills, made for a special project, but now surplus to requirements. So these were brought back to the loom shed and woven into a strictly limited length of tweed. Naturally, I had to have it.

Campbell’s have been in business in Beauly since 1858 and now again proudly with a Royal Warrant.

And I had a plan for what I wanted to do with it. A year earlier when touring Scotland we discovered Campbell’s of Beauly, a family run company of tremendous repute and long standing. I had already commissioned a pair of plus fours, a waistcoat and a deerstalker from Campbell’s, so I was well aware of their talents and quality when it comes to traditional sporting tailoring. Hence instead of flying home from Stornoway, I took the ferry to the mainland and made my way to Beauly, a nice, quiet village outside the touristy chaos of Inverness and Loch Ness.

A great display of vintage hunting and fishing effects in the lovely shop.

Jackets getting ready for delivery, one of these to a famous female member of the Royal family.

The boss, John, showing a tiny part of the archived paper papperns.

Stepping into Campbell’s is like stepping back in time. In a good way, mind you. The focus is on traditional garments and gear for the great outdoors, be it hunting, fishing or hiking. They supply the working tweeds to many of the great estates of Scotland, as well as members of the royal family. Well suited, so to speak, to deal with my small request then!

I wanted to turn my length of special tweed into something a little different. Tweed jackets come in many subtle variations, but I needed a larger helping of different. So I had decided on a Norfolk jacket. Now the Norfolk is a classic design, it’s been around in various variants since sometime in the 1800’s. Who actually came up with it is not quite certain, as are the specific details of what it constitutes, but I think most can agree on the following: It hails from Norfolk and was likely invented by someone more than a little high-faluting. Styling wise it has pleats on the front, box pleats on the back to allow for good arm movement, a throat latch to allow the front to be closed and a belt to tighten up the silhouette. Every aspect of the jacket has been varied over time, but that’s the basic look and what is instantly recognisable as a Norfolk jacket.

Busy at work in one of the sewing rooms.

Tweed being cut for a new garment.

A lifetime of experience and craftsmanship being put to work.

Having a jacket made to measure is something of a luxury for most people, me included. Most of the time you have a rack of sizes available and have to decide which standard size fits the best. Unless you happen to be the standard size, which statistically some lucky guys are. For the rest of us it’s a question of tight on the chest or long in the arms? Body too short or arms too short? Can it me tailored to fit better? Being measured up for a custom fit should avoid all these issues and while I’d love to try a fully bespoke jacket at some point, for reasons of practicality and cost, this is the level I can do.

A detail of the back, showing how the box pleats can expand and make more room when needed, a feature of the Norfolk jacket.

Lovely detail of Harris tweed and horn buttons.

Being measured up is an odd experience. Being told to stand naturally, don’t move, try to relax, while two people you’ve just met get a little intimate with the tape measure, is not in my usual daily routine. They even have their own code to describe your natural features in such a way as to avoid insulting you. I overheard mention of a “protruding seat” and had to question this. “Indeed sire, it means your butt sticks out a bit.”. Or words to that effect. It’s a good thing I have a sense of humour and no illusions of litheness. Can I have a brief moment to pull myself together again?

Throat tab detail, with contrasting felted backing.

Hand stitched details around the inside pockets.

Once measured and tweed delivered though, it’s a waiting game. Bespoke would have meant heading back to Beauly for fittings underway. Made to measure is a leap of faith. And finally the day came when it arrived. I’d like to say it was delivered by a tweed clad lackey on horse, but the truth of the matter was I had to cycle to the post office as usual. Full of expectations I carefully opened the box, stopping momentarily to consider whether I may have built up expectations that could not possibly be met. As we all know, expectations need to be carefully calibrated for them to be delivered upon.

I was not disappointed though. The Harris Tweed was as splendid as I remembered and the jacket is superbly made. It’s an object lesson in the difference between quality tailoring and fitting, and less meticulous work. I’ve previously been over the moon about Campbell’s quality with the plus fours, waistcoat and deerstalker they made for me, and the jacket is as good or better. And it fits! The Norfolk is by it’s very nature not a snug fit, but the shoulders have to be right and the arms the right length.

Going for the traditional menswear modelling look.

With the throat tab done up, it becomes a more versatile piece of outerwear.

Two small adjustments that need making, and I’ll handle these myself. The throat tab is a bit tight, so the button needs moving a little. And I asked for the belt to be removable, which was a silly request, but I see now that I won’t be removed and it needs a little help to not sag at the back. Small adjustments, as I said.

All in all, a cracking collaborative effort between Taob Tuath Tweeds and Campbell’s of Beauly!

And here we have it, one happy owner of a custom made Norfolk jacket in an extraordinary Harris tweed!

The making of a classic Norfolk jacket in Harris Tweed #harristweed #madeinscotland #norfolkjacket #tweed It seems like such a long time since I visited the Hebrides on my grand Harris Tweed expedition, though in reality it's only been 6 months.

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Campbell's of Beauly

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What were your favourite and least favourite outfits from the tour?

I've decided to rank them from my least to most fave

10 - the blue Hope Fashion skirt and Zara blazer

I see what she's trying to do but no. I think it would work with the skirt, a white blouse and the blazer open. I would also swap the accessories to a different colour

9 - the Ralph Lauren jumper

This is textbook KMiddy and there's nothing wrong with it but it's a bit... blah. I also don't like this jumper

8 - the Barbour jacket and Campbells of Beauly jumper

I don't dislike this outfit and I LOVE the boots. I also really like the cap... but I don't like the jumper. I'd like it with her Penelope Chilvers boots and blue jeans but not here

7 - the pink Me + Em dress

I HATE TO PUT THIS SO LOW!! I love the fact she wore a pink dress to meet Mila and I quite like it when Kate's sat down, but I think the dress is super shapeless. On a purely satorial level, I do not like this. On a symbolic level, I want nothing to change

6 - the blue Catherine Walker coat

The day Catherine stops wearing Catherine Walker clothes will be the day I am finally happy. I quite like this coat, but it gives me Marshmallow Kate vibes. I think it needs to be tailored more but I love the accessories

5 - the green Massimo Dutti blazer and Reiss trousers

I love the fact this is green!!! It's very Kate - it's casual but dressed up with a blazer. I will also always have a soft spot for her Superga trainers

4 - the camel Massimo Dutti coat

This is my favourite of all of Kate's coats. I want her to wear it every day. I stand by my argument that this would look better with a) a skirt or b) a pop of colour but it's so good

3 - the casual Seeland jacket

Green jacket, skinny jeans, and boots is the 2020 Kate what striped top, skinny jeans, and wedges were to 2010 Kate. I really like this look. It's basic Kate but it works and she knows it

2 - the Erdem jumper and Holland Cooper blazer

Nautical Kate is iconic. I love her in stripes, I love the fact she's in actual trainers. My heart would have loved a dress or the return of her red Reiss suit, but it's cold and rainy so I accept this alternative

1 - the Holland Cooper tartan coat

Flawless. Faultless. The fact Tumblr keeps advertising this coat to me is cruel because I need it in my life. It's S T U N N I N G

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My Soul Calls to You Chapter 18

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The next few weeks see, Susan Campbell, daughter of the Laid, delivered of a healthy lad. The baby looks like his grandsire, to his delight. Claire also visits other’s of the clan, with the assistance of Rupert, serving as both chauffeur and bodyguard. Some of the lasses she sees, although overall healthy, need a bit more nutrition. With the help of their Laird, reveling in the presence of his healthy grandchild, they receive it.

At five months into her pregnancy, near the time they lost Faith, Jamie asks her to confine her healing art to the manor house and it’s surgery. “I want you to keep helping those that need your service. I would just prefer that they come to you. I know that Ellen and Alex were easy births.” At her look he is quick to add, “ relatively. But, I just don’t wish you taken chances.”

Their first born is never far from their minds. She agrees. Besides, she has another patient, closer to home. Her sister- in- law, is also expecting. The twins are but seven months. She needs to figure out a way to keep the babies from coming so close together. She has yet to figure it out but isn’t given up hope.

Alex turns six and his favorite thing is running after his father and helping with chores. He is assigned a place in the stables with Murtagh. He teaches him to muck them out and how to be gentle in brushing down the horses.

Jamie talks with the clan leaders at Lallybroch. He will not leave Claire nor his active lads. Busy with the duties of a Laird, he still is determined to be a grand husband and da. Fergus is a mischief maker and needs the loving and guiding hand of his papa.

Brian plans, meanwhile, to go see Lord Lovett. He doesn’t want the duties of the running of Beauly but it is his responsibility as the eldest. He will see his father peacefully laid to rest and get more fighting men to help secure his family and tenants. He will need to assign a caretaker to Beauly’s farmland. As he doesn’t wish to breakup the family by sending Ian to tend it, he will assign Simon, his half brother to the task.

With those plans set in his head, he sets off for Beauly. It is a four day ride for himself and Rupert. Angus is left behind as one of the Fraser’s fighting men. The Duke of Argyle had sent him several letters in regards to the Mackenzie’s. They are making plans to stops civil war. Those are things he will think more on after seeing his father laid to rest and the estate settled.

Lord Lovett is on his death bed when they arrive. Brian kneels by his father, takes his hand and meets his eyes. “I am here father. You may leave in peace.” The older man gives him a smile, a soft squeeze of his hand and, breaths his last. Brian is now Lord Lovett.

The funeral is set for the next day. Among the honored guests is the Duke of Argyle, as he was friends with the departed lord. After the funeral, Brian has a talk with his brother, Simon. “Simon, I am making you day to day caretaker of Beauly. You have the authority to do the planting and harvesting, to keep the books. I will oversee the rest from Lallybroch. I will also be taken twenty-five of our finest fighting men. They will help in keeping my lands safe. You have heard what is happening with the Mackenzie’s.”

He sends word ahead to the Campbell’s and Grants on why a mini army will be marching through their land. He doesn’t want a misunderstanding with his mate’s. They arrive home a week later. On the way there, he had given some thought about redoing the manor house.

“I know we have the croft houses to house the new men,” he discusses with Jamie, “but I would feel better if some were in the house.”

“Aye, besides with the way the bairns are arriving.”

Construction on the new Fraser Manor is to be started after the harvest. They wish to do as much as they can before October. The plans are to complete the inside walls, roof and, archway. The original design had only a few rooms on the second and third floor. The new design is set to make it the size of Beauly Castle.

Three weeks after construction begins, Brian receives another letter from the Duke of Argyle. His presence is requested at a meeting to discuss the future of Scotland.

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Campbell’s of Beauly

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Countess Kate went vroom-vroom in a ‘land yachting’ go-kart at St. Andrews

May 26, 2021

By Kaiser

Britain's Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit St Andrews to try land yachting

You know who I feel sorry for? The new royal crisis managers, who started at the beginning of May. They obviously had their work cut out for them, and I can only imagine the threats and bribes they made to get the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to do this Scottish trip. Kate wouldn’t even agree to go with William when he flew there last week! Kate put her lazy foot down and said “absolutely not!” But to her work-shy credit, she accepted their bribery (expensive jewelry, new wiglets, buttons galore) and showed up. But in several acts of “independence,” Kate must have demanded to wear her skintight jeggings repeatedly.

The only reason Kate could wear jeggings so often is because this tour is full of such lightweight activities as “wandering around Orkney” and “land yachting” and “drinking on a boat.” And that’s not even counting the fact that “watching football” and “watching Cruella” are also part of this tour’s public schedule. They’re like little kids. They refuse to do their assignments unless it’s “fun.”

So, here are some photos of Will and Kate – the Earl and Countess of Strathearn in Scotland – out in St. Andrews, on West Sands Beach. They were “land yachting” in those little go-karts. Kate seemed to be having a blast. Kate wore her beloved jeggings, a £159 Longshore Barbour jacket, £310 See by Chloe boots and a £115 Campbell’s of Beauly Fairisle sweater. The jacket and boots are repeats (they’ve been in her closet forever) but the sweater seems new. She’s doing this new style thing (new to her) where she wears a frilly-collared blouse underneath crewneck sweaters and it’s driving me crazy. It’s such a prissy look and it doesn’t “work” with the jeggings.

Also, no masks? We still don’t know if Kate has been vaccinated (she hasn’t publicly) and she’s out and about in Scotland, breathing on everybody and being breathed on. It’s so weird.

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Yet another paid holiday for the Sussexes

This sums it up:

Is Scotland forking the bill btw? @ayeforscotland do you know?