When people think of Highland regalia, their minds naturally turn to Scotland. But behind many of the finest pieces of traditional regalia lies another proud British manufacturing heritage — one forged in Birmingham.
For generations, Birmingham earned its reputation as the “Workshop of the World.” The city became synonymous with skilled craftsmanship, precision engineering, and specialist manufacturing. Its workshops produced everything from military insignia and ceremonial metalwork to tools and engineering components, building a reputation for quality that was recognised across the globe.
During both World Wars, Birmingham’s manufacturing industry played a vital role in supporting Britain’s armed forces. Skilled craftsmen worked tirelessly to produce military equipment, medals, badges, and countless specialist components, demonstrating the city’s remarkable ability to combine traditional hand skills with industrial precision.
It is from this rich manufacturing tradition that Dalman & Narborough continues its story.
For more than 175 years, our Birmingham workshop has been producing Highland regalia using the same principles that have defined British craftsmanship for generations: quality materials, skilled hands, attention to detail, and pride in every piece that leaves the workshop.
Although our products celebrate Scotland’s rich traditions, they are manufactured here in the heart of England, where Birmingham’s heritage of precision metalworking and leather craftsmanship continues to shape everything we do.
Many of the techniques we use today have been passed down through generations of craftsmen. Every buckle, cantle, belt, and piece of regalia is carefully finished by hand, ensuring it meets the standards our customers have come to expect from Dalman & Narborough.
Our story is one that connects two great British traditions: Birmingham’s industrial excellence and Scotland’s Highland heritage. It is a partnership that has endured for more than a century and continues to define who we are today. As we look to the future, our commitment remains unchanged—to preserve traditional manufacturing skills, invest in British craftsmanship, and continue producing Highland regalia worthy of the Dalman & Narborough name.
