A Journal for the Thrifty Gowfer
Heritage Scottish brands and what to wear on the course
The 1970s Pringle V-neck on eBay for £35 is materially better made than the £75 modern equivalent. The contrarian letter on buying second-hand Scottish heritage — where to look, what to pay, what to avoid.
What's still genuinely made in Scotland, what's marketing varnish, what's worth packing in 2026. A practical guide to buying heritage Scottish golf apparel without the sales pitch.
Half-day notes from a visit to House of Bruar — the family-owned Highland department store on the A9 outside Pitlochry that has become the heritage-tweed-and-knitwear destination for visiting golfers. What's worth buying, what's worth skipping.
Spinning cashmere on the same River Lossie site since 1797. The cashmere house that supplies many of the world's luxury labels — and sells direct, at the mill shop, for less than the equivalent department-store price. The 230-year version of getting it right.
Founded in Hawick in 1874. The Hawick factory closed in 2010. The Eagle logo is on more sports stands than golf clubhouses now. The honest version of where Lyle & Scott actually sits in 2026 — and which pieces are still worth buying.
Twelve specific knitwear items that genuinely improve a Scottish golf trip — from the £18 House of Bruar argyle socks to the £350 Johnstons cashmere V-neck. Tested, recommended, ordered by price.