Any Recomandations of Kiltmakers In Scotland

[Rbp1987]

Greetings to all, I am new to kilts.

I am looking to getting my first kilt. I was wandering if you had any advice on where to buy one. i am looking for a kilt maker in Scotland preferably around the Aberdeen area. I am willing to travel as far as Glasgow or Edinburgh.

I am looking for a hand tailored kilt and am willing to spend up to £1500

Thanks for your help

Ben

[Jock Scot]

Welcome, from Inverness-shire.There are many first class kilt makers in Scotland and I expect you will get several names to choose from.My kilt maker and my father's,if that does not sound too grand,is Duncan Chisholm of Inverness,right by the castle.Top class product and top class service.

[Rbp1987]

Thank You For your Quick reply I am planning to go to inverness in 2 weeks.

[Galician]

Welcome to this site, Ben! You should find it a useful source of information on kilt wearing. And a belated Happy 21st Birthday!!!

One kiltmaker known to and appreciated by a number of the members of this site-myself included-is Geoffrey (Tailor) in Edinburgh.

[Phil]

You won't need to spend more than about £400 for a top quality hand sewn kilt and I am sure Jock's recommendation of Chisholm's in Inverness will serve you well. from Edinburgh. If you want to try further afield then I would always recommend Stewart Christie here in Edinburgh. They have been bespoke tailors since the 19th century and will make you a kilt to be proud of.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

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[MacMillan of Rathdown]

You won't need to spend more than about £400 for a top quality hand sewn kilt and I am sure Jock's recommendation of Chisholm's in Inverness will serve you well. from Edinburgh. If you want to try further afield then I would always recommend Stewart Christie here in Edinburgh. They have been bespoke tailors since the 19th century and will make you a kilt to be proud of.

Stewart Christie operates from a small shop that is devoid of tartan tat, but full of fine tweeds, an excellent selection of corduroy trousers, shooting sticks, and the sorts of things that a Scottish gentleman should have, even if he doesn't need them. They hand tailor the uniforms for the Company of Archers and, in my opinion, are the best kilt makers around. With GBP 1,500 to spend you should be able to obtain not only a superb kilt, but also a first class day wear jacket and waistcoat, and an excellent pair of hose to match up with your kilt.

[McClef]

from South Wales UK!

Heck £1500 would get you several kilts of top notch quality!

Besides those already mentioned I can recommend Hector Russell, Celtic Craft Centre and St Kilda all in Edinburgh.

In Inverness there is also Highland House of Fraser, I haven't used them but they have a well stocked shop - might be worth a look.

[James MacMillan]

First off from Sunny Southern California.

I have a kilt from Bill Barclay who is located in your area. He has a web-site ..here.. It is very well made.

[bjproc]

theres also strathmore wollen mill in Forfar