Recommended kilt makers
Discussion
I've decided after much thought that next year for my wedding, I'll be wearing a kilt. Firstly, because I've always wanted one since my old man is Scottish, and I think now would be a superb occasion to wear one. On top of this, I go to a few of the Wiener balls here in Vienna and I'm fed up paying €120 a shot for a rented tux.
I've found a few online kilt makers dotted around Scotland and they've all been notably helpful.
There's one place in Aberdeen where my old man bought his kilt. They seem to be good but I'm not keen on their dinner jackets or sporrans. They look a bit tacky.
The other two are Kinloch Anderson and ScotClans both in Edinburgh.
The latter is obviously the cheaper of the two (mostly through the jacket and accessories), however Kinloch Anderson has a superb reputation and I can imagine their kilt will be stunning but the full dress will be expensive. (Around £2000+ as opposed to £1000 from ScotClans).
Can anyone recommend any good kilt makers or recommend the ones I've mentioned above?
Ta!
I've found a few online kilt makers dotted around Scotland and they've all been notably helpful.
There's one place in Aberdeen where my old man bought his kilt. They seem to be good but I'm not keen on their dinner jackets or sporrans. They look a bit tacky.
The other two are Kinloch Anderson and ScotClans both in Edinburgh.
The latter is obviously the cheaper of the two (mostly through the jacket and accessories), however Kinloch Anderson has a superb reputation and I can imagine their kilt will be stunning but the full dress will be expensive. (Around £2000+ as opposed to £1000 from ScotClans).
Can anyone recommend any good kilt makers or recommend the ones I've mentioned above?
Ta!
IforB said:
£1000. Fark me.
I use Caledonia Highland dress in Abernethy near Perth. You can get the full outfit for £600 ish and the quality and tailoring is second to none.
They don't have a website, but ring them on 01738 850850.
Hmmm...I really need a website or some sort of catalogue.I use Caledonia Highland dress in Abernethy near Perth. You can get the full outfit for £600 ish and the quality and tailoring is second to none.
They don't have a website, but ring them on 01738 850850.
I'll call them anyway but since I'm living in Austria, I need to see what I'm buying. I'm not splashing out £600 blind!
Cheers for the recommendation though.....
beanbag said:
IforB said:
£1000. Fark me.
I use Caledonia Highland dress in Abernethy near Perth. You can get the full outfit for £600 ish and the quality and tailoring is second to none.
They don't have a website, but ring them on 01738 850850.
Hmmm...I really need a website or some sort of catalogue.I use Caledonia Highland dress in Abernethy near Perth. You can get the full outfit for £600 ish and the quality and tailoring is second to none.
They don't have a website, but ring them on 01738 850850.
I'll call them anyway but since I'm living in Austria, I need to see what I'm buying. I'm not splashing out £600 blind!
Cheers for the recommendation though.....
They are a small, family run business and are ushed off their feet. If you can choose the tartan that you want, get measured up properly, then I'm sure they can make a kilt outfit for you. They've done it for friends of mine.
They do often make the kilts for some of the "bigger" firms too...........
They do often make the kilts for some of the "bigger" firms too...........
Famous Graham said:
beanbag said:
IforB said:
£1000. Fark me.
I use Caledonia Highland dress in Abernethy near Perth. You can get the full outfit for £600 ish and the quality and tailoring is second to none.
They don't have a website, but ring them on 01738 850850.
Hmmm...I really need a website or some sort of catalogue.I use Caledonia Highland dress in Abernethy near Perth. You can get the full outfit for £600 ish and the quality and tailoring is second to none.
They don't have a website, but ring them on 01738 850850.
I'll call them anyway but since I'm living in Austria, I need to see what I'm buying. I'm not splashing out £600 blind!
Cheers for the recommendation though.....
On the off chance I can get to Scotland around September / October time when I'll be ordering, I'll most certainly go to the kilt makers shop but it's going to be very tough.
This is however what I plan to buy, but without the fly plaid, and I've customised a few of the pieces.
http://www.scotclans.com/kilt_outfits/deluxe_kilt_...
IforB said:
They are a small, family run business and are ushed off their feet. If you can choose the tartan that you want, get measured up properly, then I'm sure they can make a kilt outfit for you. They've done it for friends of mine.
They do often make the kilts for some of the "bigger" firms too...........
I know the tartan I want. Since my old man is Scottish, I have a Scottish surname and a family tartan which makes things easier.They do often make the kilts for some of the "bigger" firms too...........
Like I said, all the kilt makers have been incredibly helpful, and the nice lady at ScotClans has even sent me some samples for my tartan since I have three varieties to choose from.
To be honest, my biggest concern is the jacket. This may need to be fitted a little more once it arrives in Vienna. The kilt should be relatively straight forward (as mentioned by two places so far).
beanbag said:
The kilt should be relatively straight forward (as mentioned by two places so far).
One thing you might want to bear in mind is whether you think you'll gain or lose weight between "wears", for setting the initial use of the buckles (ie if you think you'll gain, you'll want to have the buckles at their tightest now and vice versa).I lost a fair amount last year, so much so that if I want to get it properly adjusted, it needs an apron cut, ie cut some fabric out of the front and add it to the pleats at the back. Which isn't ideal
(and expensive)Edited by Famous Graham on Friday 22 May 10:48
beanbag said:
The other two are Kinloch Anderson
That's the one to go to. I got one from there over ten years ago and it's still going strong.TBH I'd go there and get measured up for it all. I think Kinloch Anderson is still located fairly centrally just outside leith which isn't far from the town center.
Why not go with the Mrs and make a weekend of it?
All the other stuff like sporran, socks, flashes and shirt can be obtained anywhere.
Edited by el stovey on Friday 22 May 10:52
el stovey said:
beanbag said:
The other two are Kinloch Anderson
That's the one to go to. I got one from there over ten years ago and it's still going strong.TBH I'd go there and get measured up for it, especially the jacket and waistcoat. Kinloch Anderson is located fairly cerntrally in leith which isn't far from the town center.
Why not with the Mrs and make a weekend of it?
All the other stuff like sporran, socks, flashes and shirt can be obtained anywhere.
Plus, at the moment, my missus isn't too pleased that my kilt will cost the same, if not more than her wedding dress!!!!
rhinochopig said:
You do realise that unless YOU are Scottish (you know, the accent, poor diet, smoke, high risk of heart disease, blue skin tone, etc.), people will think you're a t
t wearing one. Seriously, ask any Scots.
Now let me think about that.......nope. I do believe you are talking out of your rectum.t wearing one. Seriously, ask any Scots.Move along now....
Davidsons in Edinburgh did both myself's and my brothers kilts, brilliant quality and only the best extra's.
But when at Uni in the first year I lived with a family of kiltmakers in Baberton Mains and they were brilliant, they made me another Kilt when I graduated as a graduation gift. It is my favorite Kilt and actually seeing it being made gives it a special place in my heart, especially with the personal touches she included. But that was 12 years ago but I will see if I can find her details.
But when at Uni in the first year I lived with a family of kiltmakers in Baberton Mains and they were brilliant, they made me another Kilt when I graduated as a graduation gift. It is my favorite Kilt and actually seeing it being made gives it a special place in my heart, especially with the personal touches she included. But that was 12 years ago but I will see if I can find her details.
beanbag said:
rhinochopig said:
You do realise that unless YOU are Scottish (you know, the accent, poor diet, smoke, high risk of heart disease, blue skin tone, etc.), people will think you're a tt wearing one. Seriously, ask any Scots.
Now let me think about that.......nope. I do believe you are talking out of your rectum.t wearing one. Seriously, ask any Scots.Move along now....
http://thecapitalscot.com/pastfeatures/kiltstuf.ht...
"As a native born Scot, I take great exception to upper class English people maintaining proprietary rights over my culture. Modern clan chiefs are generally not Scottish in their culture or language. The only sensible definition of Scottishness is a cultural one. Today there are thousands of Scottish people whose ancestors were Irish, Asian or Italian, or even English, and these people have far more rights to Scottishness than those people whose modern cultures are English or American, but who happen to have Scottish ancestors."
From another forum.
"What about non Scots wearing kilts. Surely that is criminal?
My old man was over for the fest and was shocked and appauled when approached by and English guy in a kilt! "
This Guy
Don't go for one of the packages from a high street shop for £599. They'll be st. My brother did and his kilt doesn't sit right, the jacket has creased because the lining has come away from the outer material and the sporran looks (and is) cheap. He's only worn it a handfull of times.
My outfit, while costing 40% more has none of these issues dispite having regular use.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
Don't go for one of the packages from a high street shop for £599. They'll be s
t. My brother did and his kilt doesn't sit right, the jacket has creased because the lining has come away from the outer material and the sporran looks (and is) cheap. He's only worn it a handfull of times.My outfit, while costing 40% more has none of these issues dispite having regular use.
Buy cheap, buy twice.
That's why I suggest Caledonia. You get a handmade, fitted kilt for the same price as a highstreet crap one. My mother is a tailor and she says the quality of the kilt I have from them is absolutely top notch.
I looked high and low when I was getting mine and nothing has matched the quality of the stuff I got from Caledonia, even the Kinloch Anderson stuff at 4 times the price.
The Lindsay stuff does look very good aswell though.
I looked high and low when I was getting mine and nothing has matched the quality of the stuff I got from Caledonia, even the Kinloch Anderson stuff at 4 times the price.
The Lindsay stuff does look very good aswell though.
Edited by IforB on Friday 22 May 13:46
rhinochopig said:
beanbag said:
rhinochopig said:
You do realise that unless YOU are Scottish (you know, the accent, poor diet, smoke, high risk of heart disease, blue skin tone, etc.), people will think you're a tt wearing one. Seriously, ask any Scots.
Now let me think about that.......nope. I do believe you are talking out of your rectum.t wearing one. Seriously, ask any Scots.Move along now....
http://thecapitalscot.com/pastfeatures/kiltstuf.ht...
"As a native born Scot, I take great exception to upper class English people maintaining proprietary rights over my culture. Modern clan chiefs are generally not Scottish in their culture or language. The only sensible definition of Scottishness is a cultural one. Today there are thousands of Scottish people whose ancestors were Irish, Asian or Italian, or even English, and these people have far more rights to Scottishness than those people whose modern cultures are English or American, but who happen to have Scottish ancestors."
From another forum.
"What about non Scots wearing kilts. Surely that is criminal?
My old man was over for the fest and was shocked and appauled when approached by and English guy in a kilt! "
My father is a true Scot being born and brought up in Scotland with Scottish parents and he's always pushed me to be proud of my Scottish roots. I have a Scottish surname and spent a lot of my childhood in Scotland with my Scottish grandmother, aunt, uncle and cousins. I'm proud of it and I've always looked forward to one day owning my kilt.
I'd also like to point out that I have no English blood in my body. My mother is Colombian and even though I was brought up in England, I also lived in Spain and Colombia.
Do you really think I give a s
t about what a couple of stuck up tts think, (living in the USA in Washington D.C. of all places!!!! 
FFS!!!)? If people choose to jeer at me, then they are very small naive little critters with a very low respect of themselves and those around them.Ultimately I was asking about where to get a kilt from. Not to get advise from some ill-informed, short-sighted and naive person. I DO know better and you obviously don't.
If you want to start a thread discussing this pathetic little topic, then go ahead; However this is not the place to do so and I don't appreciate trolls on my threads, thank you very much. Ta ta.
Edited by beanbag on Friday 22 May 13:47
Kaelic said:
Davidsons in Edinburgh did both myself's and my brothers kilts, brilliant quality and only the best extra's.
But when at Uni in the first year I lived with a family of kiltmakers in Baberton Mains and they were brilliant, they made me another Kilt when I graduated as a graduation gift. It is my favorite Kilt and actually seeing it being made gives it a special place in my heart, especially with the personal touches she included. But that was 12 years ago but I will see if I can find her details.
Cheers! I'm phoning around a few places getting quotes and so forth. Any recommended places would be fantastic.But when at Uni in the first year I lived with a family of kiltmakers in Baberton Mains and they were brilliant, they made me another Kilt when I graduated as a graduation gift. It is my favorite Kilt and actually seeing it being made gives it a special place in my heart, especially with the personal touches she included. But that was 12 years ago but I will see if I can find her details.
ta!
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