St. Kilda USA Question.

**RockyR** · 15th May 12, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by Thomas H

*** Ralph *** and St. Kilda are (%^%$%&*&^) Bad words - most of all (LIERS)

Don't hang St. Kilda out to dry with Ralph. They're victims in this as well as he's using their name without their consent.

**Thomas H** · 15th May 12, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Don't hang St. Kilda out to dry with Ralph. They're victims in this as well as he's using their name without their consent.

Yes Sir , I agree I know now , I was at the Savannah Highland Games just last week and Ralph was there under the Banner of St. Kilta But he would not answear to the name Ralph . But it was him - I wonder how he gets away with doing this ?

**Harold Cannon** · 15th May 12, 07:28 AM

Well there is a glimmer of hope! I contacted Lochcarron and there has been an order of 10 yards of MacMillan Hunting Ancient in 13 0z weight shipped to an address in Scotland. That is how Ralph said it would be done so maybe I will get my fabric after all. He said it would be sent to someone in Scotland then shipped in a kilt order shipment to him and then sent to me.

**creagdhubh** · 15th May 12, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Ralph is the same guy who owns Clansman Knitwear and who also owns Scottish Clansman (google those companies or search up here... NOT a good reputation). He used to reside in California, but moved to a few different places before settling outside Pittsburgh PA. He DID (6 or 7 years ago) have the right to trade under St. Kilda USA, but that right was RESCINDED about 5 years ago and he's being chased, through legal channels, by the owner of St. Kilda to stop using the name (I know this b/c I'm close friends with the owner of St. Kilda and we've had many long discussions about Ralph).

My advice would be to challenge the charge to your credit card, tell Ralph to cancel the order and contact St. Kilda SCOTLAND about the issue. They weren't the ones who charged you (Ralph was), but I'm sure they'd like to know that he's still using their name and trading under their banner. Order the fabric from another reputable dealer.

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I wish you the best of luck, Harold and hopefully everything works out fine. Next time, I would recommend ordering tartan fabric from one of our fine, reputable, and honourable retailers that advertise on this forum, at least then, you'll receive honest professionalism every time and have peace of mind!

Cheers,

**Harold Cannon** · 15th May 12, 08:45 AM

Well I just received this from Gaelic Themes.

I am the Group Managing Director and this has been referred to me.

The cloth you refer to has been located and is held by us with instructions to ship with finished kilts later this week.

We make a substantial number of kilts and jackets for Mr Neilson and in our experience he works hard to give high customer service. I would suggest that you speak to him direct and your source of information from our knowledge may be referring to incidents of many years ago which again to our knowledge were all settled.

As the largest group in the Highlandwear market we are careful who we deal with.

Kind regards

Scott chalmers

Gaelic Themes Ltd
reg office:
45 Grovepark Street
Glasgow G20 7NZ
Scotland
Co Reg no: SC199156
Vat No GB 743187034
www.gaelicthemes.com www.rghardie.com

**Thomas H** · 15th May 12, 08:50 AM

It is bigger then I thought - He is involved with a lot of people - No wonder he gets away with Bad service - So you order from Ralph and then St, kilta and then someone esle and now Gaelic themes , on and on . Not cool - well hopefully it is getting better.

**Harold Cannon** · 15th May 12, 11:41 AM

I didn't know it was that complicated either! LOL!

**Grizzly** · 15th May 12, 11:52 AM

If its any consolation I have ordered goods made by Gaelic themes and have had no problems. Hopefully things will turn out ok. I have my fingers crossed for you.

**Harold Cannon** · 15th May 12, 04:11 PM

Thanks Grizzly! I think it will now that Scott has said that he endorses St. Kilda USA I can and would hold him accountable as well if things were to go badly. I do believe now that they will go well though.

**Harold Cannon** · 15th May 12, 04:17 PM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Ralph is the same guy who owns Clansman Knitwear and who also owns Scottish Clansman (google those companies or search up here... NOT a good reputation). He used to reside in California, but moved to a few different places before settling outside Pittsburgh PA. He DID (6 or 7 years ago) have the right to trade under St. Kilda USA, but that right was RESCINDED about 5 years ago and he's being chased, through legal channels, by the owner of St. Kilda to stop using the name (I know this b/c I'm close friends with the owner of St. Kilda and we've had many long discussions about Ralph)

It looks as though this may not be the case!