Ulster kilt

**McMurdo** · 23rd October 15, 05:43 PM

Is it the modern Ulster you are looking for, and what do you think about 4 yard boxed pleat kilts?

**ScotchIrish** · 23rd October 15, 08:41 PM

I don't really have a preference per style of kilt, but I am looking for the modern "weathered" tartan.

**CMcG** · 24th October 15, 06:57 AM

From what I've seen, the most commonly sold variant of the Ulster tartan is the red (i.e., modern) sett. Finding an inexpensive weathered version would therefor be unlikely, unless you could get one used.

Take a look at Got Kilt for their wool-blend, affordable, Ulster red kilt at $109:
http://www.got-kilt.com/wool-blend-t...-p/wb-0000.htm

**ScotchIrish** · 24th October 15, 08:43 AM

Those look nice! If I am not mistaken, isn't the red tartan believed to be the original and the gold/brown tartan a "copy" of the dug aged version? Both are very beautiful tartans!

**CMcG** · 24th October 15, 10:18 AM

Originally Posted by ScotchIrish

Those look nice! If I am not mistaken, isn't the red tartan believed to be the original and the gold/brown tartan a "copy" of the dug aged version? Both are very beautiful tartans!

Yes, it's an interesting story about how the tartan was pulled out of a bog looking all golden brown, but that they were able to deduce what the original red-based sett looked like.

http://www.tartansauthority.com/rese...-ulster-tartan

**ScotchIrish** · 26th October 15, 10:44 PM

Thanks everyone! I appreciate all the help! I am new to kilts, and I wanted one that has a connection to my family history. I'll probably go with something basic from Stillwater kilts for camping/hiking until I can save up for the Ulster tartan.

**jthk** · 29th December 15, 11:51 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Is it the modern Ulster you are looking for, and what do you think about 4 yard boxed pleat kilts?

Hiya,

I recently became acquainted with Matthew Newsome's website and his articles and have developed an interest in that style of kilt. May I inquire as to your experience with them?

Thanks,
Jonathan

**McMurdo** · 29th December 15, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by jthk

Hiya,

I recently became acquainted with Matthew Newsome's website and his articles and have developed an interest in that style of kilt. May I inquire as to your experience with them?

Thanks,
Jonathan

Jonathan
I have known Matt for years and have 4 of his box pleated kilts the Ulster is one of them and was my first in the 4 yard box pleat style. I think they are wonderful for warm weather and would not hesitate to recommend both the 4 yard box pleat and Matt Newsome as a kilt maker.
Here is a photo of Matt and myself back when he was at the Scottish Tartan Museum in Franklin NC

Here is one of the Ulster Modern

**duke_19_62** · 29th December 15, 02:21 PM

this is me in my Ulster Red from the Celtic Croft. It's their Homespun. I have it and Macneil of Barra in it. LOVE THEM!

**jthk** · 29th December 15, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Jonathan
I have known Matt for years and have 4 of his box pleated kilts the Ulster is one of them and was my first in the 4 yard box pleat style. I think they are wonderful for warm weather and would not hesitate to recommend both the 4 yard box pleat and Matt Newsome as a kilt maker.
Here is a photo of Matt and myself back when he was at the Scottish Tartan Museum in Franklin NC

Thanks a million for your reply. Sadly, it seems that Matt is very busy and isn't taking any orders anytime soon. Perhaps when his list opens up, I may ask for one. Keenly interested.

Lovely kilts, needless to say! Nice jacket too! (I'm going through some sport jackets that I have and will ask, beg, plead with my wife to help me cut one down to a more kilt-appropriate style.)

All the best,
Jonathan