Aero Leather visit

[Sideslip]

As a winter break Plan C (A and B were stopped by Omicron), we are spending a week in Scotland. I ordered an Irvin from Aero (Chloe was exceptionally helpful and patient) some weeks ago and hope to pick it up in person on Monday as it seemed silly not to. An opportunity to see the showroom as well which is still open… for now…

Will let you know how things go!

 

[B-Man2]

Please take some photos if you have the time. Most of us on the US side have never been to Aero and speaking for myself … will probably never get to go . Would love to see the inside of the place .

 

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Good idea! And hangers.

 

[London Cabbie]

And Thank him.

 

[Sideslip]

Will ask if he is there, Nicola may announce more restrictions…

 

[Spitfireace]

Was there in Edinburgh two years ago October. Was looking at the sign in the roundabout saying Galashiels 50 km, and was thinking about going, but really didn't have the time as I was only there for two days. I was in Glasgow for four days, I should have switched it up and taken four days in Edinburgh instead then I could have gone to Aero for a visit.

 

[AlexLutov]

This is great! shake Ken's hand personally for me!

 

[Flash Badger]

Being from Edinburgh I’ve been there a few times. Don’t take your wallet and if all else fails, take your wife as there is temptation EVERYWHERE!! Aside from Aero that part of Scotland is beautiful and not hugely touristy. I actually prefer going to the borders rather than the highlands when I’m home, feels like the Scotland I remember as a kids when tourism wasn’t everything.

 

[Lord Flashheart]

I popped up to Aero in Galashiels in January 2020 to commit to a Late War Irvin repro. I was made very welcome at the factory and yes there’s temptation everywhere but the area is great. Good enough for the Romans I recall (there’s a fort nearby)

 

[B-Man2]

Speaking of Aero Scotland ……. What’s happened to Ken?
Anyone have any Intel on him?

 

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Ken sells mugs now?

ok found it on their website, and I thought it will have his caricature on it

definitely need to drop by if I am ever in that part of the world, but the way things are going, it will be like South Park "we are expected to be in lockdown for the next 40 to 50 years"

 

[Spitfireace]

Being from Edinburgh I’ve been there a few times. Don’t take your wallet and if all else fails, take your wife as there is temptation EVERYWHERE!! Aside from Aero that part of Scotland is beautiful and not hugely touristy. I actually prefer going to the borders rather than the highlands when I’m home, feels like the Scotland I remember as a kids when tourism wasn’t everything.

:Yes thankyou. I went to the border of the Highlands and Lowlands. Distillery in the Highland but across the border the oak barrels.

 

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[ButteMT61]

I went to Aero 10 years ago last month! Picked up my "50's half belt" jacket there with wife and son. Will's son took us on a tour, and it was really fun!
Not easy to find (for us 'mercan's) but loved Scotland - esp in the cold. Enjoy your trip - AND jacket!!!

 

[AlexLutov]

Speaking of Aero Scotland ……. What’s happened to Ken?
Anyone have any Intel on him?

I've been thinking about him too, I hope everything's okay! But he hasn't visited the forum here for a long time..

 

[AlexLutov]

The mugs are really cool

 

[Harris_HTM]

I visited Aero in 2016. The first you'll notice when you enter is the intoxicating smell of leather. Visit also the workfloor on the basement, this is where the magic happens.

 

[Paul Glover]

I hope that Ken doesnt mind me posting these pictures that I took during a visit back in 2005 , I would imagine that a few things have changed since then ?
Sorry about the duplicate photos ?.

 

[Sideslip]

I popped up to Aero in Galashiels in January 2020 to commit to a Late War Irvin repro. I was made very welcome at the factory and yes there’s temptation everywhere but the area is great. Good enough for the Romans I recall (there’s a fort nearby)

So I committed to a merino and notwithstanding the excellent comparison by John and Burt’s conclusion, hope that it will work for me! I also hope that it will be possible to visit the factory and if possible meet Ken (I say this as everyday brings new covid restrictions it seems), although the people I have spoken with there by email and phone have all been great, making me feel like a valued customer.
We head up to The Trossarchs after the visit.