We headed to the newly refurbished Brisbane House Hotel to showcase dapper groomswear looks from 10 Scottish stores
Looking for some inspiration for what to wear as the groom and groomsmen? We asked Scottish groomswear suppliers for their top picks.
Set against the luxurious Brisbane House Hotel in Largs, we showcased the latest suit and kilt styles, with everything from bold tartans to monochromatic outfits.
Cat @ The Barber Chair got our models Gavin and Niall looking sharp before David N. Anderson captured all of the incredible outfits. Keep scrolling to see it all...
Gavin (on left) wears: Weir Modern tartan trews outfit, from £940, ScotlandShop.
Niall (on right) wears: Black Watch three-piece tartan trews outfit, from £940, ScotlandShop. Heather faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Gavin (on left) wears: Luxe slim-fit grey and black three-piece suit, from £155, Slater Menswear. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Niall (on right) wears: Sawyers and Hendricks tailored-fit three-piece suit, from £149, Slater Menswear. Faux-flower buttonhole with plain ribbon, £12, Clova Thistles.
Gavin (on left) wears: Holyrood tartan kilt outfit, from £120 to hire, from £1,800-£2,200 to buy, Mitchell Scott. White faux-rose buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Niall (on right) wears: Hebridean Glisk tartan kilt outfit, from £120 to hire, from £1,800-£2,200 to buy, Mitchell Scott. Russet faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clove Thistles
Gavin (on right) wears: Glen Orchy tweed jacket and waistcoat with Innes Red Modern tartan kilt, from £285 to hire, MacGregor and MacDuff.
Niall (on left) wears: Arran navy tweed kilt outfit, from £140 to hire, from £1,200 to buy, MacGregor and MacDuff. Thistle faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles
Gavin (on right) wears: Buchanan tartan kilt outfit, £POA, Slanj Kilts. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Niall (on left) wears: Weathered Patriot tartan kilt outfit, £POA, Slanj Kilts. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Gavin (on left) wears: Black K2 outfit, £POA, Eight Yards. Thistle faux-flower buttonhole,£12, Clova Thistles.
Niall (on right) wears: Moss-green Crail jacket and vest with Huntsman tartan kilt, £POA, Eight Yards. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Gavin (on right) wears: Lucian plain beige suit jacket, £160, Lucian waistcoat, £59.95, Lucian formal trousers, £79.95, Remus Uomo.
Niall (on left) wears: Lucian beige check suit jacket, £219, matching waistcoat, £75, matching trousers, £105, Remus Uomo.
Gavin (on right) wears: Exclusive Hunting Pride of Scotland kilt outfit, from £145 to hire, from £1,549 to buy, McCalls. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Niall (on left) wears: Exclusive Weathered Pride of Scotland kilt outfit, from £145 to hire, to buy from £1,549, McCalls. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Gavin (on right) wears: Bonnie Banks tartan kilt, from £1,025 to buy, Clan Kilts. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Niall (on left) wears: Grey Highlander tartan kilt, from £90 to hire, from £975 to buy, Clan Kilts. Faux-flower buttonhole, £12, Clova Thistles.
Gavin (on left) wears: Cairngorm and Flintstone blue tweed Crail jacket and waistcoat with Holyrood tartan kilt, from £130 to hire, from £1,110 to buy, Anderson Kilts. Heather faux-flower buttonhole, £12,Clova Thistles.
Niall (on right) wears: Kirkton Lovat green tweed Crail jacket and waistcoat with Isle of Skye tartan kilt, from £130 to hire, from £1,200 to buy, Anderson Kilts. Heather faux-flower buttonhole, £12,Clova Thistles.
Behind the scenes
See what we got up to behind the scenes of our photoshoot including getting the models ready, capturing all of the photos for the mag, exploring the hotel and making fun social media videos!
Photoshoot team
Photography David N. Anderson
Styling Beth Forsyth
Assisting Amy Shearer and Emma Simper
Digital content Hazel Scott
Hair Cat Doherty, Cat @ The Barber Chair,
Greenock
Models Gavin MacDonald and Niall
Monon, Model Team
Location Brisbane House, Largs
The team gathered at Brisbane House ready to get stuck in.
Brisbane House Hotel
The team were thrilled to be able to make Brisbane House in Largs our home for the day. Boutique hotel operator Manorview which owns the venue, recently relaunched this newly renovated exclusive-use venue for weddings.
It features stunning upgrades including a luxurious duplex honeymoon suite, refurbished ceremony and reception spaces with breathtaking seaside views of the Clyde and a new drinks reception room. In addition to the renovated terrace areas, perfect for an al fresco drinks reception, the venue also offers picturesque photo spots indoors and outdoors, with a landscaped walkway framing the seaside setting.
Couples booking the venue for their wedding will have the place totally to themselves, as it’s now exclusive use. They’ll be able to kick off their special day by getting ready in the brand-new Wallace Suite – a dedicated wedding prep room complete with bar area, smart TV, and three dressing tables for hair, makeup, and final touches.
The venue also has 17 refreshed guest bedrooms, plus a honeymoon suite that really has to be seen to be believed. Manorview has built a reputation for fabulous honeymoon suites and the Caledonian Suite here is no different. The two-floor space features luxury finishes, a large spiral staircase, spa bath, bar area with complimentary cocktails and panoramic views of the Clyde.
The incredible spa-like honeymoon suite runs over two floors, upper floor pictured
