Ulster kilt

[CMcG]

From what I've seen, the most commonly sold variant of the Ulster tartan is the red (i.e., modern) sett. Finding an inexpensive weathered version would therefor be unlikely, unless you could get one used.

Take a look at Got Kilt for their wool-blend, affordable, Ulster red kilt at $109:
http://www.got-kilt.com/wool-blend-t...-p/wb-0000.htm

[ScotchIrish]

Those look nice! If I am not mistaken, isn't the red tartan believed to be the original and the gold/brown tartan a "copy" of the dug aged version? Both are very beautiful tartans!

[CMcG]

Those look nice! If I am not mistaken, isn't the red tartan believed to be the original and the gold/brown tartan a "copy" of the dug aged version? Both are very beautiful tartans!

Yes, it's an interesting story about how the tartan was pulled out of a bog looking all golden brown, but that they were able to deduce what the original red-based sett looked like.

http://www.tartansauthority.com/rese...-ulster-tartan

[ScotchIrish]

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the help! I am new to kilts, and I wanted one that has a connection to my family history. I'll probably go with something basic from Stillwater kilts for camping/hiking until I can save up for the Ulster tartan.