Our Heritage

Nestled in the Highland village of Beauly, Campbell’s has been a country tailor and outfitter since 1858. For over 160 years, the shop has stood proudly on the village square. Its original timber counters, brass rails and fittings still in daily use. Stepping inside is to step into history, but the offering is anything but frozen in time.

Ownership has changed hands only a few times, each generation of proprietors entrusted with preserving the character of the shop while gently guiding it forward. Today, under family ownership, Campbell’s continues to champion craftsmanship and quiet elegance, with a modern understanding of quality and style.

From outfitting Highland estates to earning Royal Warrants, our legacy is woven into the fabric of Scottish country life. Below, explore the milestones that have shaped Campbell’s of Beauly, from our founding in the nineteenth century to the present day.

Mr & Mrs R.W. Hepburn establish Campbell’s of Beauly, originally known as The Highland Tweed House, laying the foundations for over 160 years of tailoring tradition.

A glimpse of Beauly village circa 1900, with the Highland Tweed House standing proudly at the head of the square.

Mr R.W. Hepburn (back right) pictured alongside fellow shopkeepers of Beauly, a testament to his role in the village’s commercial life.

Miss Margaret Hepburn, daughter of the founders, marries James Campbell. This image was captured in the garden of the Tweed House, marking the beginning of the Campbell family’s stewardship.

James Campbell takes over the business, renaming it Campbell & Co., and beginning a new chapter of Highland tailoring.

In 1924, the Prince of Wales places his first order with Campbell’s: a plus-four suit in a Sutherland homespun check, chosen personally while staying at Beaufort Castle with Lord Lovat. He later wore it while playing golf at Nairn. “The plus-fours were in the baggy style the Prince had made fashionable.”

Fourth-generation siblings, Catriona, James, and Miriam (pictured left to right), join their parents, Mr and Mrs Richard ‘Bobby’ Campbell (centre), in the family business.

HRH The Duke of Windsor, formerly the Prince of Wales, awards Campbell & Co. his Royal Warrant.

Mr Neil Owen joins Campbell & Co. as a tailor. He later becomes Head Tailor and remains in post until his retirement in 1986.

Mr Tom Owen begins working at Campbell & Co., joining his father Neil. He would go on to serve as Head Tailor for many years, retiring in March 2019 after nearly five decades of service.

Her Majesty The Queen Mother grants Campbell & Co. a Royal Warrant, recognising the firm’s commitment to craftsmanship and tradition.

Campbell & Co. continues to hold the Royal Warrant of Her Majesty The Queen Mother, a lasting testament to the firm’s trusted reputation.

After more than a century in the Campbell family, siblings Miriam, James, and Catriona retire, marking the end of an extraordinary four-generation legacy.

John and Nicola Sugden take on the stewardship of the business, continuing its values and vision with great care.

Campbell’s is awarded a Royal Warrant to Her Majesty The Queen, reaffirming its status as a trusted outfitter.

HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay, formally opens the new Tailoring Workshop at Campbell’s of Beauly.

Campbell’s is awarded a Royal Warrant to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.

Campbell’s is awarded a Royal Warrant to His Royal Highness King Charles III.

Side-by-side black and white portraits of an elderly woman with her hair in a bun (left) and an elderly man with a beard and receding hairline (right), both facing slightly toward the camera.

A black-and-white photo of a busy village street in the past, with people, horse-drawn carts, and cows scattered around open space, lined by rows of stone houses and shops on both sides.

A black-and-white vintage photo of ten men, most with beards and mustaches, wearing suits and hats. Nine men are seated or standing, while one young boy sits cross-legged on the floor at the front.

Black and white vintage photo of a large group of people, men and women in formal attire, posing outdoors in front of greenery. Some women wear hats and a bride is seated in the center, suggesting a wedding gathering.

Black and white portrait of an older man with short hair and a mustache, wearing a suit, tie, and vest, facing the camera with a neutral expression against a plain background.

Elderly man with light skin, white hair, and wearing dark-rimmed glasses. He is smiling gently and dressed in a collared shirt and suit jacket. The photo is black and white and closely cropped to his face.

Five adults pose for a group photo in front of a white brick wall. Two men and three women, some seated and some standing, all dressed in vintage clothing, with flowers visible in the foreground.

A scanned document listing companies with Royal Warrants from the Duke of Windsor as Prince of Wales, dated 1st January 1965, including company names, products supplied, and addresses.

An elderly man wearing glasses and a suit examines and points to documents or maps spread out on a table, appearing focused and engaged in his work.

An older man in a shirt and tie measures fabric on a worktable in a tailor’s workshop, surrounded by fabric rolls, hanging clothes, and sewing tools.

A typed list titled “Royal Warrants of Appointment to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother,” listing confectioners and suppliers, their descriptions, and UK addresses in three columns. Some entries are highlighted in red.

A list titled Thirteenth Supplement to the London Gazette, 31st December 1990 showing companies awarded Royal Warrants by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, including Cadbury Ltd, Gilbeys Gin, and Laura Ashley.

Three people, two women and one man, stand smiling in front of a shop with large windows and a sign above reading CAMPBELL & CO. The shop displays clothing inside. The photo is in black and white.

A cozy study corner with a wooden desk, books, a green desk lamp, and a bird sculpture. Surrounding walls display framed artwork, crests, and a mounted fish above the desk. Two cushioned chairs sit nearby.

An older man in a plaid kilt unveils a commemorative plaque in a fabric shop as a man and woman beside him clap. Rolls of fabric are stacked on shelves behind them.

An older man in a suit with a flower on his lapel stands beside a woman wearing glasses and a measuring tape around her neck. They are indoors, talking and looking at fabric on a table.

Coat of arms with a lion and unicorn flanking a shield, crowned with a lion. Text below reads: By appointment to His Majesty the King Tailors and Tweed Mercers Campbells of Beauly Ltd.

Rooted In Tradition, Designed For Today

A person wearing a green and white striped sweater and jeans stands indoors, leaning against a wooden post, holding a fishing rod. The background is rustic with wooden walls and string lights.

Men

A woman in a cap, denim shirt, patterned tie, and white cable-knit vest sits on a wooden bench, holding a green-handled object, looking thoughtful. The background features wooden slats and floorboards.

Women

A young child with curly blonde hair wearing a light blue sweater with a red and white patterned yoke, standing outdoors in front of autumnal ferns and greenery.

Kids

A wooden armchair with red upholstery is draped with a light grey fringed blanket featuring vehicle outlines. The chair is next to a lamp and in front of a wall decorated with various framed pictures.

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