Where to start? TANK quest...

**JRB** · 24th August 07, 08:23 AM

I just wanted to point out another talented kilt maker in the U.S., Ann Stewart. She is semi retired now and has closed her brick and mortar shop but still takes kilt commissions.

**wscottmac** · 24th August 07, 08:57 AM

Y'all are great! Thanks for all the good ideas. Matt -- you're right. I'm not concerned where it's made. Frankly, I kinda like the idea of supporting a Stateside kiltmaker. I was in the HOMELAND in July and it was very expensive - about $2 to the pound. But, you just can't get haggis like that over here! Or kippers... or Tennents on draught... or sheep in the road.... or herry coos.... ah, the Highlands!

**Cawdorian** · 24th August 07, 09:36 AM

I've got to put in my $.02 cents worth here, my favorite kilt is my 16 oz, 9 yard Ancient Lamont kilt made by Lochcarron of Lochcarron fabric. It is a very well made high quality kilt. I bought it from my favorite Scottish merchant Matt Newsome at the Scottish Tartans Museum.

You cant go wrong with a Lochcarron.

**kiltedsawyer** · 24th August 07, 05:51 PM

Try Sir Robert, that's where my House of Edgar tank came from, it'smy only kilt, but seems well made, and from what my wife tells me, a great deal.

**Phil** · 25th August 07, 04:24 AM

If I was you I would buy local. All the kiltmakers recommended here have a reputation to keep so if you have any problems they will sort it out. Made in Scotland is no guarantee, I had a kilt made by Kinloch Anderson in Edinburgh and quite frankly it was c**p. I paid extra for a hand stitched job and you could see all the stitching - I could probably have done a better job myself. And the pleats didn't sit right and caught the apron. So don't assume they are all as good as their adverts make out! I won't recommend any because everyone who replies tells you a different one so what help is that?