Well, I'm even later than David in giving you a warm welcome, Galant ............. and this one comes from li'l ol' England.

We all had to start our kilt buying somewhere - I began with the full, 8 yard traditional, made-in-Scotland, woollen variety (well, it might have been less than 8 yards because I was only 14 at the time!). It was a simple choice because, in those days (circa 1951) there was no such thing as a contemporary, modern or alternative kilt - they hadn't been invented!

I echo everything that has already been said - with one proviso: if you are going to look at various kiltmakers' booths/stands at Renn Faires and the like, be very wary of being persuaded to order something of an 'historical' nature. In the main, these are not authentic and are simply not suitable for modern-day wear in the real world.

I have Utilikilts, Amerikilts and a Savannah kilt. Soon I'll have a BearKilt from Canada and hopefully a Pittsburg Kilt (once I have made my mind up about colours!) From Scotland, Geoffrey (Tailor)/21st Century Kilts are often present in the USA at the larger Highland Gatherings. These all come highly recommended by me, and they are not going to mislead you or fob you off with some inferior garment.

Good Luck, and stick with us. We're all here to assist you and the best way to learn is by your own experience, or by that of others.