A Journal for the Thrifty Gowfer
Heritage Scottish brands and what to wear on the course
A 1970s Hawick-knitted Pringle V-neck on eBay is often better made than its modern offshore equivalent, for less. 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.
A guide 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, including from the mill shop in Elgin. 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. 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 House of Bruar argyle socks to the Johnstons cashmere V-neck. Tested and recommended, smallest buys first.