Another Robertson, soon to be kilted

**Calgacus** · 27th January 14, 09:32 AM

Hi,

Looks like Robertson Hunting is a bit of an awkward one due to its large sett. See the link here:-

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-pleats-30661/

I don't see why it couldn't be pleated to the red stripe 'military style' though, with one red stripe on each pleat, as there's a red stripe every half sett. It's been done before here:-

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...35#post1194135

If I were you I'd phone the kiltmaker up again, show them the picture from the thread above, and tell them to do it how you want it done!

**creagdhubh** · 27th January 14, 10:22 AM

Originally Posted by Calgacus

Hi,

Looks like Robertson Hunting is a bit of an awkward one due to its large sett. See the link here:-

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-pleats-30661/

I don't see why it couldn't be pleated to the red stripe 'military style' though, with one red stripe on each pleat, as there's a red stripe every half sett. It's been done before here:-

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...35#post1194135

If I were you I'd phone the kiltmaker up again, show them the picture from the thread above, and tell them to do it how you want it done!

Excellent advice, Calgacus.

Welcome aboard, mate! My bonnie wife is of Robertson of Struan descent and absolutely adores the Robertson 'hunting' tartan. I think pleating to the red stripes would be just fine and very smart as well.

Best of luck,

**StevieR** · 27th January 14, 10:25 AM

The information about only being able to pleat to the white stripe is absolute nonsense, I'm afraid. Infact, pleating to the white would use a huge amount of cloth in this sett. By comparison, the depth of the pleats would be halved pleating to the red. My Lochcarron Strome hunting Robertson, pleated to the red stripe has twenty eight pleats and can be seen on the second link posted by Calgacus. I'd definitely speak to the kiltmaker, not just one of the shop assistants, who I think has misled you. Good luck!

**auld argonian** · 27th January 14, 10:34 AM

Coupla quick shots on the hangers….Hunting Ancient and Hunting Muted pleated to red stripe:

Best

AA

**albagubrath89** · 27th January 14, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the advice friends, I understand it would require more cloth, but would it actually look bad? i think it may look good, but can visualise ive only seen pictures pleated to the red

**TheOfficialBren** · 27th January 14, 01:44 PM

MacKenzie and Robertson Hunting are identical except for reversing the red and white stripes. Might she have been imagining MacKenzie in her mind?

Plus one to AA's post (great looking kilts, btw, mine is identical except in the modern colours).

**StevieR** · 27th January 14, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

MacKenzie and Robertson Hunting are identical except for reversing the red and white stripes. Might she have been imagining MacKenzie in her mind?

Plus one to AA's post (great looking kilts, btw, mine is identical except in the modern colours).

Cousin Bren raises a very good point. I can think of no other reason why she feels it not possible to pleat to the red stripe.

Of course it is entirely possible to pleat to the white line with Robertson Hunting and as I usually find, the information, along with a picture or two is usually to be found on this mighty forum: Posts 19 to 24, http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=14126

**NorseCelt** · 27th January 14, 08:40 PM

Perhaps you might want to check with other kiltmakers, whether in your area or on-line.

**Calgacus** · 28th January 14, 02:39 AM

Originally Posted by albagubrath89

Thanks for the advice friends, I understand it would require more cloth, but would it actually look bad? i think it may look good, but can visualise ive only seen pictures pleated to the red

Personally, I think it would look better to the red stripe, plus you'd need an awful lot of material to make it to the white stripe.

I really think they have misunderstood what you want and that you should get back in touch with them to sort it out, otherwise you will very likely regret it. A kilt is not a cheap item and it will last you many years, so it makes sense to get it right from the outset.

What part of Scotland are you in?

**albagubrath89** · 28th January 14, 05:51 AM

Hello all, have spoken with them again and sent a picture of it. pleated the the red the kiltmaker now happy to do this they have sent me a picture pleated to the white so I can make a decision.. although I'm fairly certain to my amateur eye that the picture they sent is modern Mackenzie, ill upload when I'm home later this afternoon