Cheap good quality kilt.

[beloitpiper]

I'd recommend the Stillwater wool. I only wear wool kilts, and for the money, Stillwater cannot be beat. Just click the "Heavyweight wool" section.

[cgrinder]

After reading these I went and looked again at Stillwater's website. What is the history or meaning, if you will, behind the "Black Watch" tartan. I know it is sort of a standard tartan but wondered if there was a story behind how it came about or what it specifically stands for. Thanks

[macwilkin]

After reading these I went and looked again at Stillwater's website. What is the history or meaning, if you will, behind the "Black Watch" tartan. I know it is sort of a standard tartan but wondered if there was a story behind how it came about or what it specifically stands for. Thanks

How long do you have?

Matt Newsome's article below should be a nice introduction to the Government Sett, also known as "The Black Watch":

http://www.albanach.org/blackwatch.htm

Happy Reading!

Todd

[cgrinder]

I appreciate that, it was interesting reading..:beer:

[macwilkin]

I appreciate that, it was interesting reading..:beer:

Here's another two for your perusal:

http://www.regiments.org/tradition/tartans/govermt.htm

http://www.tartansauthority.com/Web/...talTartans.asp

Cheers,

Todd