Thanks for all the comments - it is a great help for a kilt newbie. It was no trouble spoting the Gold Bro. shops. In a few of their shops they had the kilts on backwards on the display models (wish I had my camera).

I did come across a gently used xrental at St Kilts. It is 16 oz wool, 8 yards Douglas for 130 GBP. Any thoughts on xrentals at this price? Thanks for the help.