Hi All, Well my trip Edinburgh is over and done, but what a day we had. The morning was spent on the Royal Mile in and out of every shop lingering in some of the better kilt shops. My wife plan to restrict me to only one crumbled very quickly as she started to enjoy looking as much as I did. I was looking forward especially to Geoffrey (Tailor) Kiltmakers for I was hoping to have a look at some TFCK kilts. Well in we went to the shop and had a look round. They had some great looking kilts for sale at great prices but not the sizes that fitted me. The Ancient Gunne Tartan being very popular. I bought a leather sporran strap and was happy at that. Outside I noticed a sign for TFCK pointing down an ally way beside the shop. Following the sign we came to a door that was locked and with a sign that said entrance to TFCK via the main shop. So back we went. I asked an assistant the way and he happily took us down to TFCK telling us that the builders and fitters where still working getting the shop ready for its opening on Friday, but we where welcome to look around. It was amazing, workers, everywhere. I started to have a look at the kilts and from the back of the shop came a guy in a great looking TFCK. I assumed he was an assistant and he asked if I was looking for anything particular. As we talked I thought I recognised him but could not place the face. I really liked some of the Old Reeky tweed colours. The “assistant” then said that he enjoyed creating the tweeds for the kilts and then the penny dropped. It was Howie himself. We talked for some time and with his encouragement (read salesmanship of the first order) and the support of my wife I bought a TFCK in Dark Blue Tweed. Howie was very generous in not only giving a reduction in the price but also throwing a pair of blue socks into the deal. He presented my wife with a TFCK Kilt Pin, which she is now really proud of. On the way out he handed us a sporran key ring as a souvenir of Edinburgh. One of Howie’s greatest pleasures is seeing some on leaving the shop wearing one of his kilts and I was proud to do so. Having left TFCK I was feeling a bit self-conscious. My wife and I both noticed that I was being looked at by nearly every one we passed. My tartan kilt never raised an eyebrow. With in 5 minutes of the shop a Japanese tourist stopped me and she asked if her husband could take our photo together. I felt very proud and my wife just smiled at me and said later she was so pleased to see me happy and now under stood how eccentric I really am. The great thing about the TFCK is that what you wear with it does not have to follow conventions. That in its self is a release but also a challenge. I’m looking forward to it. The other challenge is going to be the reaction to the kilt on the street. I rarely got a second look in Belfast when wearing the tartan. I suspect things will be interesting if Edinburgh was any sort of indicator. Needless to say I keep you informed. I have posted some pictures.