Kiltmakers Edinburgh

[gmc]

I have always dealt with Gordon Nicolson of Nicolson Kiltmaker's on the Royal mile and have been very satisfied with their service and quality of product.

http://www.nicolsonkiltmakers.com/

[Frank McGrath]

and I'm no expert,

After a couple of weeks on Xmarks, you will be!

[Blackrose87]

Just another thing, as I am Irish I was planning on getting either my county or Province tartan. Although I do like the idea of getting a clan tartan but I'm not sure which I would be able to wear.
My great grandfather was apparently from Caithness, so although that's a bit of a distant link, I think that along with the fact I've lived in Edinburgh for 6 years qualifies me with enough of a Scottish link to wear a Scottish tartan

Now, my surname is Gillan, and as far as I'm aware it an anglisation of Mac Giolla Eoin.

Would I be right in saying that this is related to the surname, and clan Maclean?
If anyone has any idea about this it would be much appreciated.

Go raibh maith agaibh

[Chas]

Hi Blackrose,

I have a database of some 30,000 surnames and their clan affiliations.

Gillan is claimed by Clan MacLean and by the Chattan Confederation.

Hope this helps.

Regards

Chas

[davidg]

Now, my surname is Gillan, and as far as I'm aware it an anglisation of Mac Giolla Eoin.

Would I be right in saying that this is related to the surname, and clan Maclean?

You are absolutely correct. Gillan is a recognised name (or sept) of MacLean of Duart

[Blackrose87]

Thanks a million. My father thought that we were related to the MacLean clan in some way, but he didn't know the details.
I guess I'll have to give the MacLean of Duart tartans a wee look as well then

[English Bloke]

Try this chap.

http://www.rendallsofedinburgh.com/

Turns out an excellent kilt by all accounts.

[Blackrose87]

I was toying with the idea of getting a MacLean tartan kilt, and was wondering if any of the native Scots here had an opinion on that.
I know that some of my friends here would disapprove of someone not Scottish wearing a clan tartan, but has anyone here found that to be a problem?
I can trace both sides of my family to Scotland 3 generations ago, but since then we've been settled in the North of Ireland. I don't know if this would qualify me enough though.
I wouldn't want to offend anyone so would it be more diplomatic if I just struck to the Irish tartans?

[rsvpiper]

Try this chap.

http://www.rendallsofedinburgh.com/

Turns out an excellent kilt by all accounts.

I'll second that very helpful chap without the over the top price tag

[rir179]

I'll also be a third to give a reccomendation to this! I had a "Russell Ancient" kilt made by hime, great quality and a fair price.

Originally Posted by English Bloke
Try this chap.

http://www.rendallsofedinburgh.com/

Turns out an excellent kilt by all accounts.