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Tom Morton's avatar

Excellent. In retrospect I suppose that the problem with headgear in any drama is that “the hat does the acting”. But I can vouch for the fact that Shetland outdoor life demands scalp protection. And for the way Wool Week and Misa Hay’s Shetland Wool Adventures prove the touristic value of what Shetlanders call oo…

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

I think the fact they wander around outside without hats is the most unbelievable thing about ‘Shetland’ and I think they should have more faith in Ms Jensen. Do they really think she could be upstaged by her own bunnet?

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Anders's avatar

Thanks for that article

I would like to add you there is Harris Tweed one of the strongest names in wollen products. Maybe something to work with

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Yes for sure. It is. I think it is interesting that the Norwegian Wool guys can put this membrane on which makes stuff waterproof - be good to do that with tweed?

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Live Life Not Behind Glass's avatar

I would wear tweed all the time fall winter spring if that existed.

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Live Life Not Behind Glass's avatar

I am eccentric tho don’t assume theres a market based on me

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

I got this comment by email: House insulation! I'd build my wool up to least 18" & fit round dormers + Coombs- well worth the effort

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Ann Rayner's avatar

How can I get hold of a Shetland wool hat and what are the prices?

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

You can get a kit with the pattern and wool from Shetland Wool Week. I can see a couple online - Lerwick brewery have one at £45 https://www.lerwickbrewery.co.uk/shop/hand-knitted-shetland-wool-hat

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Shetland knitwear has a good range at £25 https://www.shetlandknitwear.com/product/chunky-fair-isle-skull-cap/

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Cathryn Worrell's avatar

Hi Jackie. This is a very interesting article. I'm going to have to re-read it when I have a bit more time to fully digest it but I wanted to say thank you for sharing my artwork and linking to my site. Best wishes.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

Thank you! I love the picture.

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Entrepreneurship Mostly's avatar

Sorry hit send accidentally!

The decision on where money is being spent lies with what dear Liz Truss called the deep state. Now just because she howls at the moon does not mean there’s nothing to howl at.

Maybe we should look closer at how and where our money goes and who makes these decisions.

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Entrepreneurship Mostly's avatar

There is another question to be asked “ why does Scotland ignore indigenous takent , small businesses and industies in favour of shiny tec things?

There is a bias by Government against great local successes. The push , supported by many, many millions from the public purse is for “ scale ups, unicorns and tech.

Currently about £49 million pounds is being ploughed into helping Scottish tech businesses grow.

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Jackie Kemp's avatar

That’s a really good point. There are other kinds of innovation - like the waterproofing technique that Norwegian Wool has developed

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Robert A Mosher (he/him)'s avatar

Those of us who have spent years watching movies and tv programs about war, battles, and combat have had to cope with this for years - kings, princes, knights, etc. all fully armored and possessing an incredible array of armed supporting cast invariably appear bareheaded - skipping the period variant of head protection that kept the original personage alive in battle long enough to make a record that someone latter would decide warranted a movie - meanwhile, the agents, directors, producers, etc are all complaining that the helmet or headgear is hiding the face of their very expensive talent!

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