羊绒品质与工厂品牌
苏格兰织造喀什米尔羊绒已有好几个世代，重镇是边区小镇 Hawick（霍伊克）与纺织城 Elgin（艾尔金）。可以认明 Johnstons of Elgin、Begg & Co、Barrie Knitwear 这些品牌，挑选时注意是否为双股（2-ply）、织纹紧密均匀、摸起来柔软又带回弹，而不是表面毛绒绒、之后容易起球的。一条好的羊绒围巾、披肩或毛衣好收好带、越用越有味道，也很适合台湾的凉季。工厂直营店与 outlet 常有当季款，价格比市区精品店更实惠。
格纹、粗花呢与购物实情
格纹（tartan）是与苏格兰氏族相连的织纹，Lochcarron of Scotland 是主要织厂，爱丁堡皇家哩大道两侧则满是格纹与毛料店（Kinloch Anderson 是备受敬重的裙装制造商）。哈里斯粗花呢（Harris Tweed）在外赫布里底群岛手工织成、受 Orb 圆球商标保护，做成的帽子、包款、外套非常耐用。切记：英国自 2021 年起已无观光退税，架上标价就是你付的价；大额采购可以问精品店能否直寄海外（可免 VAT）。MegaSpace 能载你到边区的羊绒工厂或皇家哩大道，由中文司导协助你挑选。
Scottish cashmere and tartan (for Taiwanese travellers) — the cashmere heartlands are Hawick and Elgin; brands include Johnstons of Elgin, Begg & Co and Barrie; look for 2-ply, a tight knit and a soft, springy feel. Lochcarron is the leading tartan weaver; Edinburgh's Royal Mile is lined with woollen shops, and Kinloch Anderson is a well-known kiltmaker; Harris Tweed is protected by the Orb trademark and very durable. Reminder: since 2021 the UK has had no tourist VAT refund, so the marked price is what you pay; for large purchases, ask the shop to ship overseas VAT-free. MegaSpace can take you to Borders cashmere mills and the Royal Mile, with help choosing in Chinese. Scottish cashmere · Scottish tartan · tweed · private chauffeur tour · Chinese-speaking driver.