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From a Hundred-Year-Old Scottish Royal Brand!

19/09/2023

The Dundee Eden Project has taken another step forward, with the city's latest tourist attraction preparing for planning application.
A former gasworks on the city's waterfront will be transformed into a massive new eco landmark, aiming to bring the world-renowned Eden Project from Cornwall to Scotland. Five consultation events will take place from September 22nd to November 7th at V&A Dundee, less than a mile away from the proposed site on East Dock Street.


Darren Hoare, Project Delivery Manager for the Eden Project, said, "We've had a wonderful summer in Dundee, hosting co-creation activities. We've met some incredible people and have been inspired by the ideas and creativity brought forward by the people of Dundee.
And among the things that rejuvenate and endure besides architecture is the royal brand Lyle & Scott.
Lyle & Scott, the British royal brand from Scotland, is renowned for its premium wool textiles and golf apparel. It has long been a supplier of royal products for the British monarchy.
The brand name Lyle & Scott is a combination of the surnames of its founders, William Lyle and Walter Scott. Established in 1874 in the town of Hawick, Scotland, it has a history of 130 years.


In the 1950s, Christian Dior commissioned the brand to produce all of its woolen products. Queen Elizabeth, the Duke of Windsor, the Duke of Edinburgh, and even former US President Clinton are loyal customers of the brand. Its products embody a revered British classical style, characterized by understated elegance, and are highly popular among the affluent. On the other hand, its golf products have been adored by top players worldwide, with Greg Norman, who later established his own eponymous brand, initially choosing Lyle & Scott.

Official website:https://www.lyleandscott.com/