The Title of "Master Kiltmaker"

[macwilkin]

Nobody has answered my questions as to whether the British military issues this hono(u)r.

PM Nervous Jock, since he's a TA officer, but I can't say I've read of any such title in the British Army. Material for kilts have traditionally been supplied by weavers in the Borders, and historically, private firms such as Thos. Gordon & Sons of Glasgow have made army-issue kilts.

I'd take this claim with a dose of salts.

T.

[The Wizard of BC]

I just got off the phone with Rob McDonald, Kiltmaker from Vancouver who was a Regimental Kiltmaker for many years.

According to Rob there was in the Highland and Guards Regiments a man in the Quartermaster who held the title "Master Tailor". This man would be responsible for all uniforms including Kilts.

The position and title were dropped some time around '79-80 when the clothing allowance regulations were changed.

According to Rob there was never a title "Master Kiltmaker" awarded or implied in the British, Canadian, or Australian Military.