The Title of "Master Kiltmaker"

[Ayin McFye]

A couple of things struck me as weird on this site.

The counter that tells how many people have visited his site is down at the bottom, and is currently at 4973. That doesn't seem very high to me for someone that is a "Master"

He has the word the underlined, when saying "the Master Kilt Maker" which in my opinion is pretty cocky.

He also doesn't state what tartans he has available or what mill he uses. An experienced kilt buyer would want to know these things prior to ordering a kilt.

I'm not saying this guy makes bad kilts or anything like that. But this website definitely throws up some red flags for me.

[macwilkin]

Perhaps someone should send this URL to Brian Wilton at the STA and the Lyon Court and/or the College of Arms (regarding his coat-of-arms)?

Todd

[Phil]

Unless there is a recognised trade incorporation such as plumbers, bakers or joiners where the title "Master" is obtained by serving an apprenticeship and also nowadays combined with some college training, anyone can give themselves that title. This particular gentleman seems to be an Irishman who has started started up a kilt-making business after leaving the army. His prices are certainly pretty eye-watering. I would suggest that anyone seeking a kilt here goes by the recommendations of existing members who can vouch for a kiltmaker from personal experience and reputation.

[Ayin McFye]

For those that live in London, they used to be called "Treble Clef Designs - The Kilt Makers"

East Yard
Camden Lock Market
Chalk Farm Road
Camden
London

Anyone ever been there, or purchased a kilt under that name?