Buying A kilt in Scotland. Any suggesd retailers?

**Mindrop** · 18th July 10, 01:17 PM

Okay, thanks. I have look at many of those kiltmakers online. Problem truely is my Tartan. I would prefere to get the Walker Dress Modern Tartan. I have found only a few Place that carry or will make my tartan. Yes, I could go with something like the Black Watch, but I would love to get my family Tartan.

Thank you again for all the suggestion.

Just a question about the Flyplaids. When are they supposed to be worn?

**ForresterModern** · 18th July 10, 06:13 PM

One thing I think you may already know, but since it has not been said, I will, just in case. If you go to Scotland for your trip and get fitted for a kilt while there, it is highly doubtful that you will actually be able to wear that kilt while in Scotland (unless you are there for several weeks), as it takes a while to sew up a custom kilt, even if the tartan is on hand. Your kilt will most likely arrive a few weeks after you return home from your trip. Someone with different expectations may be disappointed with that knowledge. Pick a great tartan, and remember the first rule of xmarks---No Pictures, it didn't happen.

I hope you enjoy both your trip and your kilt buying experience in Scotland. And congrats on beating the big C---that is huge, unimageinably huge.

jeff

**Mindrop** · 18th July 10, 09:09 PM

I was figuring that I would have to have the kilt shipped to me. The important thing is that I am fitted while there.

**figheadair** · 19th July 10, 12:08 AM

Two other contenders that I've used on many occasions for customers:

Celtic Crafts, 101 High Street, Edinburgh - http://www.celticcraftcentre.com/

Piob Mhor in Blairgowrie - http://www.piobmhor.dircon.co.uk/piobpages/enter.html

Depending on how soon before you travel, you don't need to wait to be measured. If you know what tartan you want then speak/email you preferred supplier and they will be able to get things organised. If you've 2-3 months before you leave then you may be able to collect your kilt when you're here.

**unaspenser** · 19th July 10, 10:20 AM

The Walker Dress Modern is a beautiful tartan! I hope you have a wonderful trip.

As an aside, Hamish, it is *wonderful* to see you posting again.

**Mindrop** · 19th July 10, 11:04 AM

I have been looking at different kiltmakers in Scotland. In Kirkcaldy, there is a John Morrison. It is only about an hour away from Edinburgh, so I could easily make a trip up there. The prices run about 750+ pounds, around $1,200, for their Prestige Prince Charlie Kilt Outfit. Does anyone know anything about them?

There website is: http://www.jmkilts.co.uk/index.php

Thank you.

**Kaw-Liga** · 19th July 10, 11:05 AM

If you will EVER want a fly plaid, BUY it with the kilt.

You will have an EXACT match of color and texture.

Kaw-Liga

< I would save some hard earned cash and forgo the fly plaid. >

**MacLowlife** · 19th July 10, 12:00 PM

First of all, congratulations. Next, be sure to visit the Walker Shortbread place in Aberlour and buy a big bag of broken biscuits. Maybe they will give you the cousin discount.

Now, about that fly plaid... It is little more than a length of fabric, pleated and pinned. By all means, do try to buy some extra yardage of the fabric your kilt is made of. I vote for Walker Hunting Modern, but do pay attention about ordering/ instock availability, etc. If you get a couple of yards of fabric, you can easily make and fake a fly plaid to wear to the wedding, then salvage or repurpose the yardage for other projects later on. But don't pay a lot of money for the thing over the fabric cost.

I believe fly plaids are worn for very dressy occasions and for posing for shortbread tin illustrations. Other than that, I believe their wear by civilians is entirely discretionary. Have fun!

**cessna152towser** · 19th July 10, 12:29 PM

I can think of so many nicer places in Scotland you might like to come and see rather than the horribly touristy cities of Inverness or Edinburgh. However if that is your choice so be it. Congratulations on overcoming the cancer and I will pray that you will forever remain free and in remission. Lochcarron of Selkirk or Andersons of Dumfries or TD9 Menswear of Hawick would be my personal recommendations if you want a kilt made for you.

**Mindrop** · 19th July 10, 12:34 PM

I would love to visit other places in Scotland. But time restrictions are the main thing, since it is being paid for us. I hope to go to Scotland on my honeymoon and other times throughout my life. DO some hiking, etc. Hit the non tourist places.