Why do you say Jacobite shirts, not Jacobean (and other spelling queries)?

We know that some vendors refer to Jacobean shirts and outfits. But, we favour Scottish traditions. The Jacobean era describes a period of English history that coincides with the reign of James I (1603–1625). Jacobitism, on the other hand, is a Scottish political movement supporting the restoration of the British House of Stuart. So Jacobite and Jacobean are totally different things, and anyone who cares about Scottish traditions should not confuse them.

We have also, at times, been asked why were refer to Argyll jackets and not Argyle jackets. This is more a matter of preference, but we consider Argyll to be the more correct spelling in its context overall.

Another confusion arises over the Irish formal jacket which we call the Brian Baru, but some term Brian Boru. The truth is that just as Shakespeare is recorded as having spelled his own name in many different ways, so there is no definitive correct version of this Irish hero’s name. But we judge the Baru spelling to have greater historical authenticity.