White Kilt

**tartanjaz** · 16th August 06, 06:54 PM

This might sound a bit silly...
I play bowls (Flat Green), and I've spoken to our National governing body the Engkish Bowling Association and they say that kilt wearing is acceptable for matches if it is part of your National Costume.
I've played in my traditional 9yd wool Campbell kilts and it was really soooo comfortable even in 32 degrees.
For friendly matches and County Competitions we wear white below the waist and our club shirts.
Does anybody know of a source/supplier or maker of a GOOD, smart white kilt (not cream but almost brilliant white) here in the UK (preferably in Scotlan).
I thought about 10yds or there abouts. It obviously needs to be a male garment....no female 'kilted skirt' type of thing will do.
I'm very reluctant to use ebay...I need to make sure the fit is perfect for playing.
Hope somebody comes up with a few suggestions.
Many thanks in advance,
Jim

**Kilted KT** · 16th August 06, 06:59 PM

with the number of kiltmakers here, I am sure someone can get you taken care of. If you are willing to have a US kiltmaker sew one up, then I am certing without a doubt that one can be crafted to suit your needs.

**Robin** · 16th August 06, 07:07 PM

I think Hamish (who else?

) has a white kilt...

**neo71665** · 16th August 06, 07:40 PM

The list of what he doesn't have would be shorter would it not?

Originally Posted by Robin

I think Hamish (who else?

) has a white kilt...

**Kilted KT** · 16th August 06, 07:42 PM

Originally Posted by neo71665

The list of what he doesn't have would be shorter would it not?

I agree...I'm sure there is nae a kilt he doesn't have, or soon will!

I do wonder...what is the most outlandish kilt Hamish does own?

**turpin** · 17th August 06, 06:07 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

I agree...I'm sure there is nae a kilt he doesn't have, or soon will!

I do wonder...what is the most outlandish kilt Hamish does own?

I vote for the rainbow kilt. At least that was the first one that popped into my head.

**herminator** · 17th August 06, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by turpin

I vote for the rainbow kilt. At least that was the first one that popped into my head.

Snakeskin!! He´s one coming in snakeskin!!

**RockyR** · 17th August 06, 06:18 AM

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**Hamish** · 17th August 06, 06:33 AM

Now then lads, let's keep this on topic! Jim has asked about the possibility of getting a white kilt made in Scotland, and I believe I might be able to point him in the right direction......

Hi Jim,

Welcome to X Marks. This forum should be renamed "Everything You Wanted to Know About Kilts, But Were Afraid to Ask".

White kilt? Yes, I do have one and it was tailored for me in Scotland. Here are a couple of photos of it:

The fabric is a mid-weight poly-wool blend and the kilt was tailored for me by Howie Nicholsby at "21st Century Kilts" in Edinburgh four years ago. The material is not part of their general range but it is one of many hundreds that Howie still has immediate access to. His kilts are sewn by the same in-house traditional kiltmakers that are employed by his father at Geoffrey (Tailor) Ltd. They can be contemporary machine-sewn 6 yarders or traditional hand-sewn 8 yarders - you say what you want and they will provide it!

These are the contacts:

21st Century Kilts/Geoffrey (Tailor) Ltd.,
57/59, High Street,
The Royal Mile,
Edinburgh,
EH1 1SR

Tel: 0131 557 0256
E-Mail: info@21stcenturykilts.com

Howie is not keen on his clients self-measuring for his kilts and so a visit to him in Edinburgh, or catch him at one of his monthly London showrooms if that is more convenient, is recommended - but 'phone him first to chat things over.

I hope this helps.