Balmoral Kilts and Highland Dress? (was: House of Edgar?)

[Mychael Sporrano]

While perusing the offerings of our site's sponsor, I noted that their traditional kilts are made by House of Edgar. I am afraid that the quality of my Kinloch Anderson kilt has me spoiled. Any thoughts on House of Edgar?

Mychael

[macwilkin]

Mychael,

The tartan for my Cumming Hunting Ancient is from the House of Edgar -- I am very, very pleased with it. House of Edgar has a good reputation and is a member of the Scottish Tartans Authority.

Cheers!

Todd

[Mychael Sporrano]

Actually, now that I look again, I see that the tartan that I was viewing was woven by House of Edgar... Sorry about that bit of misinformation.

The kilts themselves are made by Balmoral Kilts and Highland Dress. So, is anyone familiar with this kiltmaker?

Mychael

[Mychael Sporrano]

Now that I have edited the subject line of this query, I thought that I would see if attracts any additional attention.

Any takers?

Mychael

[GMan]

Mychael,

I see that you are in a frisky mood today

A man after my own heart

[Rufus]

Mychael,

I was asking Jimmy about his traditional kilt a while ago, and he got his made by Balmoral - provided by our sponsor. Here's what he wrote...

(I hope you don't mind Jimmy!)

The 16 oz wool Irish National Tartan kilt that I have is an Edgar of Scotland kilt. Hand-sewn, lined, three buckled, DEEP pleated and the most incredible kilt I've ever seen.

The 16 oz will hold pleats better... repel weather better... last longer... require less maintenance... and keep the colors longer with the tighter weave.

I went through here: http://scottishstore.net/sr_swhdr_ei...27&id=vXtnWwr5

I know that there are some USA kiltmakers that make them for less... but BELIEVE ME... with this thing, you get what you pay for. This comes from someone that still makes kilts, and COMPLETELY respects and admires the material, craftsmanship, detail, and quality of these kilts.

Mine took less that 8 weeks to arrive from Edinburgh. That's order to receipt.

I figure that this should answer some of your questions.

[Colin]

Where has Jimmy gone? I looked forward to his humor to get me through the work day.

[Rufus]

Good question Colin. He's not responding to emails either.

[Kilted_John]

Methinks he may be on vacation... Give him a few days and we'll see if Mr. Carbomb returns...
-J

[Alaskan Celt]