My mate came to visit for a cuppa.

[English Bloke]

Posted a thread recently about converting the unkilted here

Well, my mate that I was telling you about was passing by and popped in to show me his new Kilt that he bought on ebay last time he was here and the several etceteras he got later on. Thought you might like to see the result. I think he looks great.

I was wearing my MacLeod Ancient in PV when he arrived. He changed into his new:
Hunting Stewart
Black hose,
Matching flashes,
Celtic sword kilt pin,
Black leather jacobite style sporran on a black sporran belt.
Black, celtic embossed, 2" leather kilt belt with celtic swirl buckle plate.
He has teamed it all up with a dark green polo which I think looks the business.

I know my Crocks don't add much to the overall effect but we don't wear outside-shoes in our house...


It's a nice kilt, seems well made but it turns out it's a 5 yard 2 buckle and NOT an 8 yard 3 buckle kilt as advertised. It is pleated to alternate red and yellow stripe and is still a reasonable do for £29.99. Probably what it's worth in fairness. My mate loves it and it does look good on him. I've advised him that it's NOT what it said on the tin but he says he doesn't care, he's still buzzing from having taken the plunge which I suppose is fine. Might be worth noting the supplier also runs an internet empire and chain of shops around Edinburgh. We probably won't be buying anything from them again either and I shall spread this cautionary tale to anyone else who asks.

My mate in his Kilt


Close up of the accessories.


My Daughter is never one to miss a photo op.


Couldn't resist putting on my Bruce Strome hand sewn (did I mention I'd got one of those recently? ) just to compare the hang, not to rub it in that my kilt's better than his


And again...


It's a well made kilt that has a nice hang and I like the pleating too. Bit concerned that it was sold the way it was but my mate is happy so all's good. In fairness, as I said, I've seen the same elseware for £30 so that's probably what it's worth. Not the Bargin I was expecting though so be advised.

[7 miles]

Very cool the more the merry.

[WBurns]

You guys look great, keep on converting the unkilted.

[cessna152towser]

A Lancashire kilt meet, is this a first on x-marks?
Smart looking kilts too.
Keep up the good work.

[English Bloke]

My mate is called Dave by the way. He's a great friend and My 17 year old son is called David after him. We've been like Brothers since I was 11 years old... . He asked me to post these, as although he has every intention of joining this illustrious forum in due course, his work schedule is somewhat hectic at the moment and he hasn't got the time. I'm sure he'll fill you in with more personal details when he does get a minute. He will be along shortly but for now he remains a lurker.

[Hamish]

Two fine looking kilties there, John. Did you mention the name of the Ebay seller? I may have missed it. However, I suspect we all know which one it is if they "have a chain of shops around Edinburgh". [A crossword clue might read - "Siblings trading in a precious metal." Am I right?]

Take care,
Ham.

[English Bloke]

A Lancashire kilt meet, is this a first on x-marks?
Smart looking kilts too.
Keep up the good work.

It's not a Lancashire Kilt meet as such as he lives in North Yorkshire (near York). He was passing through on his way home prior to a quick business appointment in Glossop, Derbyshire. I like the sentiment though, Thanks for the compliments.

[English Bloke]

Two fine looking kilties there, John. Did you mention the name of the Ebay seller? I may have missed it. However, I suspect we all know which one it is if they "have a chain of shops around Edinburgh". [A crossword clue might read - "Siblings trading in a precious metal." Am I right?]

Take care,
Ham.

Don't forget their Internet Empire. You are right on the Money Ham.

[Martin]

Two fine looking kilties there, John. Did you mention the name of the Ebay seller? I may have missed it. However, I suspect we all know which one it is if they "have a chain of shops around Edinburgh". [A crossword clue might read - "Siblings trading in a precious metal." Am I right?]

Take care,
Ham.

Hmm, I have --L-/-R-T---S so far for this clue, almost there!

Looking good there chaps! I do like the McCloud Ancient Tartan

[pdcorlis]

Brothers in arms - very nice!