Well, I am happy to report that my new tank came in today. I have to give a big thumbs up to Scotweb Kiltstore for their service and their product. Nick and Stewart were both very helpful and forthcoming at all times.

Some may have seen a post I made not too long ago asking about a special pleating arrangement I had come up with for the Scotland National tartan. I had done some cut and paste in a photoshop-like program and liked the result.

Well, I presented that mock-up to Scotweb and asked if it could be done. The result is below.

I ordered an 8 yard 16 ounce Jura wool kilt, pleated to the stripe. It cost me just a little over $400 dollars with a pair of hose and express delivery and I asked that they get it to me in less than 30 days.

I am very happy with it. The length (which I had worried about) is perfect and the weight and feel of the kilt is simply astonishing--neither too heavy nor scratchy at all. The only thing I would change (and I mention this for those of you who, like me, are slender and have no hips to speak of) is that I would subtract a half inch to an inch off the waist measurement. The kilt fits fine but the buckles are cinched up tight.

This is my first kilt and I am waiting on my second.

I also added a photo of my new (vintage) blackthorn root knob walking stick.