Country Ways - A Day Out With Gentle Giants

Country Ways spent a day in the crisp autumnal sun with the gentle giants at Lochside Clydesdales. Swapping ballads for bales, they were also joined by guest models Fiona Kennedy singer, songwriter and broadcaster and Paul Anderson, Scottish fiddler. Here’s just a few of the stunning images showing their latest collections now available in-store and online.

To shop any of the outfits shown, please visit www.countryways.com

Read on and find out more about Country Ways and the collections featured in this weekends Press & Journal. Written by our Blogger, Lynne Clark 

Country Ways are specialists in country, lifestyle and equestrian clothing and footwear. Established in 1978, they have been carefully curating collections of UK and international brands for over four decades. Though fashions may come and go, their commitment to providing the very best in country clothing and footwear remains the same. What better way to showcase this legacy than by spending a day in the crisp autumnal sun with friends, family and the gentle giants at Lochside Clydesdales.

Beth Noble, proud owner of Lochside Clydesdales (from left to right: the stunning Molly, Samson & Mae), wears the Dubarry Bracken Tweed Jacket in Heather, an edgy tweed utility jacket equally at home in both rural and urban settings, £469; Holland Cooper Seattle Roll Neck Cable Knit Jumper in Fern Green, £99; Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Deep Indigo, £99; and the iconic Fairfax & Favor The Explorer in Oak, the stylish alternative to the everyday welly £450; with accompanying  tassels in Cobalt Blue (range of colours available), £20.

Sophia wears a Barbour Winter Defence Wax Jacket in Olive with a heavier liner protecting against colder days, £249; the Ariat Clarion Blouse, a perfect elegant accompaniment in a silky twill, £90; Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Denim, £99; paired with a timeless Holland Cooper Classic Suede Belt in Chocolate, £149; and the ultimate in countryside footwear, Le Chameau Vierzonord Neoprene Lined Wellington Boots, £220.

Country Ways pride themselves in supporting everybody to enjoy a vast range of outdoor country pursuits, from farming to fishing, shooting to showing, dog walkers to Sunday strollers and ghillies to horse riders. No matter the activity, the driving force is one where fashion meets function. The very best technology meets the very best in style. Iconic brands such as Dubarry and Le Chameau continue to combine a timeless heritage with evolving technology in footwear that allows the wearer to be supported in all weathers and activities. The iconic waxed Barbour jacket remains a staple of any countryside collection, offering both traditional practicality and style. A commitment to heritage is woven through every piece of Harley of Scotland, harnessing almost a century of textile knowledge in creating exquisite knitwear.

Stepping out in the countryside in style, Sophia (left) wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Dark Brown with Bronze Feather, £109; Holland Cooper Sporting Heritage Zip Henley in Racing Green, £89; Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Denim, £99; with Fairfax & Favor Boudica Ankle Boots in Oak, £165. Julia (right) wears the Hicks & Brown Wax Baseball Cap in Olive, £39; the perfect complement to the Barbour Beadnell Wax Jacket in Olive, £215; teamed with the Harley of Scotland Turtle Neck Moss Knit in Tansy to add a pop of colour, £145; with Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Denim, £99; and Dubarry Galway Waterproof Leather Country Boots in Walnut, £379.

Paul wears the Barbour Corbridge Jacket in Black, the perfect mix of function and style for those with an active outdoor lifestyle looking for both comfort and protection, £299; paired perfectly with the Barbour Turville Regular Fit Shirt in Blue, a classic approach to casual dressing, £48.95. Jeans meet hardwearing function with a contemporary twist in the Ariat M7 Rocker Stretch Nassau Stackable Straight Leg Jean in Summit, £85.00.

Julia wears the Ariat Ballston Cardigan in Oatmeal Plaid, the ultimate throw on and go layer, £140; with co-ordinating Ariat Lexi Sweater in Navy, £70.00; and Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Denim, £99; with the iconic Dubarry Galway Waterproof Leather Country Boots in Walnut, £379.

This fusion of the traditional with the contemporary is reflected in newer brands to Country Ways such as Holland Cooper, where quintessential British style meets luxury. Add statement pieces to your wardrobe with signature branding which can easily translate from day to night, countryside to town. Ariat brings a western legacy built on the need for hard wearing garments that last, with a unique style designed to stand out. Vibrant colour palettes continue to inform the Fairfax & Favor collection, with iconic products being reinvented in different colours each season. And if we are talking pops of colour, then nothing beats the incomparable Hick & Brown Fedora, a stamp of timeless elegance on any outfit.

Musicians Fiona Kennedy & Paul Anderson swap ballads for bales as they layer up in style. Fiona wears the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Maroon, £109; Barbour Derwent Shirt in White, £64.95; perfectly paired with the Barbour Rib Stitch Crew Knit Jumper, £89.95; with the signature diamond quilted classic Holland Cooper Cambridge Jacket in Navy, £179; and Barbour Hailes Tartan Scarf in Cabernet, a generous wrap around scarf sure to keep any cold out, £39.95; Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Deep Indigo, £99; and the Dubarry Galway Waterproof Country Boots in Chocolate, £379.

Paul wears the Lawrence & Foster Dalby in Green/Red, £45; the wind-resistant Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilt Jacket in Olive, £129; Barbour Crossfell Tailored Shirt, £74.95; the 100% lambswool Barbour Nelson Essential Half-Zip Sweater in Brick Red, a core piece in any menswear country collection, £79.95; Ariat M7 Rocker Stretch Nassau Stackable Straight Leg Jean in Summit, £85.00; and Barbour Farsley Boots in Choco, £129.

Sophia pairs timeless elegance with casual contemporary comfort with the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Dark Brown with Bronze Feather, £109; the Holland Cooper Sporting Heritage Zip Henley in Racing Green, £89; and Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Denim, £99.

Fiona Kennedy celebrates glorious Aberdeenshire in timeless country elegance with the Hicks & Brown Suffolk Fedora in Brown with Pheasant Feather Wrap, £109; Holland Cooper Heritage Shirt in Oatmeal Check with statement pussybow collar and puff sleeves, £129; Holland Cooper Diamond Quilt Classic Gilet in Navy, £145; Holland Cooper Jodhpur Jeans in Deep Indigo, £99; and Dubarry Galway Country Boots in Chocolate, £379.

Country Ways is located at 115 Holburn Street, Aberdeen & 2-8 Bridge Street, Banchory. Both stores are open 7 days a week, or shop online for the full collection and additional online exclusives.