Maple Leaf Tartan Kilt Help!

**Pit Rat** · 23rd April 15, 08:26 AM

Wow. The lighting sure makes a big difference, eh?

Still a lot of decisions to make.

But big thanks to everybody so far. And to DixieCat who provided a local classified for a ML kilt that is close to my size!
If everything works out with that I may have a great quality second hand one.

Also, I am still waiting to hear back from the Gaelic College, and I shall look into the other shops mentioned by DixieCat.

A hundred thousands thanks to you all!

**RockyR** · 23rd April 15, 09:13 AM

A bit late to the party on this, but we also have another source for the Maple Leaf in 16 oz which comes out a little more muted than the others... from a snowstorm a few years ago:

**Dixiecat** · 23rd April 15, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Pit Rat

Wow. The lighting sure makes a big difference, eh?

Still a lot of decisions to make.

But big thanks to everybody so far. And to DixieCat who provided a local classified for a ML kilt that is close to my size!
If everything works out with that I may have a great quality second hand one.

Also, I am still waiting to hear back from the Gaelic College, and I shall look into the other shops mentioned by DixieCat.

A hundred thousands thanks to you all!

You're welcome! I don't want to post the link here yet as I wanted you to have a fighting chance. If it doesn't pan out for you, go ahead and post it. Perhaps someone else might want to bite.

Good luck!

**LongShanks** · 24th April 15, 06:36 AM

The retailer your thinking of in Halifax is actually in Darthmouth they are called L & M Highland.
but you will not get a fuzzy welcome from the staff if your not Military, Police or Fire. This seems to be the only market there interested in. I have been there a few times there never open on Saturday and I got the discussion that I was wasting there time. Talk to MacIsaac Kiltmakers great people and very professional I had them do some work on my Mapleleaf. Give the a call they will talk your ear off.

**Pit Rat** · 24th April 15, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by LongShanks

The retailer your thinking of in Halifax is actually in Darthmouth they are called L & M Highland.
but you will not get a fuzzy welcome from the staff if your not Military, Police or Fire. This seems to be the only market there interested in. I have been there a few times there never open on Saturday and I got the discussion that I was wasting there time. Talk to MacIsaac Kiltmakers great people and very professional I had them do some work on my Mapleleaf. Give the a call they will talk your ear off.

Luckily I am in the Military, but this wouldn't be for military duty as it were.
And if I'm ever in a market for a great quality new kilt these people will be the ones to talk to. But alas, my comfort zone for spending on clothing isn't quite there....yet. ;)
I was quoted by MacIcaac's for a Nova Scotia tartan and, I believe I had posted that already, much more than I was comfortable paying.

And once again, never disappointed with the help for the XMarks gang!
Cheers to you all!

**seanachie** · 24th April 15, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

A bit late to the party on this, but we also have another source for the Maple Leaf in 16 oz which comes out a little more muted than the others... from a snowstorm a few years ago:

Rocky, that is Batley's correct?? If not could you please educate us?

**RockyR** · 25th April 15, 04:04 AM

Yes, that is Batleys cloth. I am actually thinking of selling the kilt as I don't wear it as much anymore and want to find a good home for it.

**Taskr** · 25th April 15, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Yes, that is Batleys cloth. I am actually thinking of selling the kilt as I don't wear it as much anymore and want to find a good home for it.

What size is it!!!!????

**RockyR** · 25th April 15, 01:11 PM

Originally Posted by Taskr

What size is it!!!!????

40 X 44 X 24. Looking for $300 for it. It's a gently used Premier 8 yard kilt with a linen lining (made by me). Retail price would be roughly $595 if it were new.