Cheap good quality kilt.

**beloitpiper** · 26th November 06, 08:01 PM

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** · 26th November 06, 08:18 PM

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** · 26th November 06, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by 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

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** · 26th November 06, 08:31 PM

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

**macwilkin** · 26th November 06, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by cgrinder

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

**Jimmy the Celt** · 26th November 06, 08:30 PM

Welcome! I'll put my vote in for Stillwater, but I'd really recommend USA Kilts because for just a little more money, you can have it made to measure--custom fit! I have one SWK [Wallace Economy] and like it very much excpet for the 24" length which on me makes for a very traditional rise [I'm 5'11"].

For more choices in tartan, definitely check out USA Kilts.

~James

**Panache** · 26th November 06, 08:33 PM

For some reason I can't edit my posts. Must be a little hiccup with all the new software upgrades. Looking at the picture from the Pleasanton Games, I believe that Michael Steinrok is wearing a Scottish-American tartan kilt, and it's not a Stillwater.

Cheers

**Zardoz** · 26th November 06, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

I believe that Michael Steinrok is wearing a Scottish-American tartan kilt, and it's not a Stillwater.

Panche, Please don't call me the tartan police!, but that is the Irish-American tartan.

On the original subject, let me cast another vote for Stillwater, the SWK standards are hard to beat for an introduction to traditionally styled kilts, and any of their products are a great value. Remember for guys just getting started the kilt is just the tip of the iceburg, you still need to invest in belts, sporrans, hose, pins, etc...