Scotland is well known around the world for producing excellent country clothing - and Scottish tweed is just one example.

Scottish tweed clothing is available for both men and women, and the range of products on offer will ensure that everyone can find some sort of tweed clothing that will flatter their figure and make them look their best.

Both stylish and practical, tweed is associated with refined country pursuits such as horse riding, shooting and fishing.

This association has existed for generations, making tweed a truly timeless material; one that is not affected by the fluctuating preferences of fashion.

Men who want to experience the look and feel of high-quality tweed clothing can choose from a wide range of products.

Collections of tweed include caps, breeks, coats and jackets - everything you need to stay comfortable and stylish during those outdoor sporting activities.

Some manufacturers even offer bespoke clothing, using your own unique tweed pattern. These clothes are the sort of thing that will stay in families for generations.

Ladies' tweed is still flattering and feminine, as well as being an eminently practical material. Modern and classic designs are available, to suit both country pursuits and life in the urban sprawl.

There is an interesting story about how tweed gained its iconic name.

It was originally called by the Scots name "tweele", because the cloth was woven in a twill pattern rather than a straight one.

However, when a London merchant received a letter about tweele material, he misread the name, assumed it must have been a trade name (based on the fact that the company writing it was located near the River Tweed) and so advertised the material as Scottish Tweed.

The name has remained ever since.

The characteristic appearance and popularity of Scottish tweed clothing has also remained. In fact, with more people looking to buy products locally, this could translate to an increase in tweed sales in Scotland.

This is due, in part, to concern about the environment, but can also be attributed to the sheer excellence of tweed products manufactured in Scotland.

Tweed clothing will always be associated with the finer things in life. While it is hardwearing enough for those energetic country pursuits, it is also versatile enough to wear during a dinner party, an informal meeting or simply for day-to-day living.

Tweed really is the epitome of Scottish style.