Quote Originally Posted by OC Richard View Post
Sad to me that Scotland isn't benefiting financially as much as she should, or could, from the increasing interest around the world in the kilt.

Go up and down the Royal Mile and 90% of the stuff sold is made in Pakistan. Tourists come from all over the world to buy Scottish goods and they go home, unwittingly, with Pakistani stuff. In my opinion there should be a law protecting Scottish makers, along the lines of the EU's laws protecting cheese, wine, etc.

At the very least Scotland could come up with a Made In Scotland logo and mount an advertising campaign to make the public aware, and encourage shoppers to look for goods so marked.

Yes Scottish culture is getting more worldwide exposure, but as the old musician's adage goes, "you can't eat exposure".
I see your point, but shouldn't the Scots selling the stuff with a massive mark up from Pakistan etc be encouraged to buy local and not be so greedy, this would benefit everybody in the long run. Kit