Tweed Profiles

Dougie hosted our fashion show in September and wore the Edward navy Prince of Wales Borders tweed suit to the event. Link at bottom of page. 1. Name: Dougie Vipond 2. Occupation: Musician/Broadcaster 3. How did you get into drumming; was it something you were pushed into through school music lessons or were you inspired by a specific band? I’ve always been fascinated by rhythm. I remembe...

1. Name: Gary McCann 2. Occupation:  Set and costume designer for theatre and opera. 3. Obviously, you have a flair for all things sartorial. Would you say your interest in clothing has stemmed from your work or was it the catalyst for it? I remember always being fascinated by clothing as a child—digging old waistcoats out of the wardrobe and so on. As a teenager I was list...

1. Name  G: Gemma Burton E: Euan Burton 2. Current occupation G: Student E: Head high performance judo coach for Sport Scotland institute of sport 3. How did you get into judo and how keen were you when you started? G: I was 6, I was taken by my mum as I had a lot of energy as a child and my mum thought it would help me to use up some of my excess energy before bedtime. I rememb...

This week's profile is very special to all of us here at WS. For the last ten years, with a never ending well of enthusiasm and good humour, Michael Searle has run our Fulham Road store. He has entertained customers and staff alike with an endless supply of stories always told in his memorable lilt.  We are all pretending that he isn't retiring...but he is. One of our gifts to him ...

If rugby is your sport of choice you will know exactly who Al Kellock is—no introduction necessary. But just in case, Kellock is a former rugby union player who played lock for Scotland and Glasgow Warriors. He first played for Scotland in 2004, and became captain of the Warriors in 2006 where he stayed for 9 years. At an impressive 6 ft 8 inches we are pretty sure he ate all his vegetabl...

This week we speak to Andrew Smith, Head Butler at the Howard Hotel in Edinburgh. The Howard is a luxury hotel which comprises three connected Georgian townhouses, making it a discreet yet convenient central city stay. Butler service makes the hotel unique, with any special requirements being taken care of with skill and perfection. We will let Andrew tell you more...   1. Name. ...