Who actually OWNS a Scottish hand-sewn?

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I was just wondering if you could clear something up for me?You talk about Ardbeg and Inveraray tweeds are these,as I suspect, actual tweeds as opposed to tartans,and might they also be "estate tweeds"?I used to stalk (deer) with a real tough stalker in Perthshire,he had served in the SAS,who would wear his estate tweed kilt in all weathers and regardless of conditions on the hill.Now, in my experiance tweed kilts are almost a rarity; certainly in the stalking world.

Jock,

I'm not meaning to speak for Redshank, but I believe those are house names for tweeds produced by Haggarts of Aberfeldy. I really like their tweed patterns that I have seen on line, and would love to make kilts from their cloth, but I've tried contacting them a few times and they never reply to my emails!

So no, they are not estate tweeds, but similar in design. I do make kilts from Harris Tweed. See:
http://kilts.albanach.org/tweeds.html

Tweed kilts are just lovely, and I've written about them several times. For instance, this blog post, or this article.

I own three Harris tweed kilts and wear them year round.
Aye,
Matt

[Bugbear]

Tweed box pleat... That sounds nice, but I guess that's not really a tank...

[Jock Scot]

Hello Redshank,until I found this website I did not know that there was anything other than traditional hand crafted,hand stiched kilts to be had.I have three, all of Macleod of Harris.I honestly had no idea that other people around the world would be interested in the kilt,other than those with Scottish roots.

I have to say I am wrestling with some people's version of what they consider constitutes a kilt and most certainly I find it extremely hard to grasp the idea of people wearing more than one(perhaps two--- clan and regimental for example)tartan.Still,each to their own.

So what am I? Old fashioned?Yes. A traditionalist?Yes. Out of touch?Probably. A snob?I very much hope not.

[Chef]

Call me a snob if you like, but I personally wouldn't wear anything but a traditional hand crafted, hand stiched kilt.

.I honestly had no idea that other people around the world would be interested in the kilt,other than those with Scottish roots.

I have to say I am wrestling with some people's version of what they consider constitutes a kilt and most certainly I find it extremely hard to grasp the idea of people wearing more than one(prehaps two--- clan and regimental for example)tartan.Still,each to their own.

So what am I? Old fashioned?Yes. A traditionalist?Yes. Out of touch?Probably. A snob?I very much hope not.

See I new I wasn't alone!

Actually I have decided that if this viewpoint makes me a snob then fine.I have actually tried a couple of the off-the-rack-kilts but they rarely ever get worn. Sometimes they get put on just so I can say I did. Personally I prefer my GT and House of Edgar kilts although I also have a couple of handsewn ones from kiltmakers here in the states and I have been very pleased with them.

Jock I do own more than a few kilts, but that is primarily because I wear them for some of the work I do. However they are all either family or District tartans that I have a connection with.

[Pour1Malt]

sign me oop as a snob tae ai guess....

ai own an wear 8 handmade Scottish kilts... full 8 yards, 14-16 oz... tanks....

ai dinnae wear plastic kilts....

tried yin ... yince! ...it burned oop....

if ya have ne'er worn a real Scottish kilt- ya dinnae ken whit yur missin!

[James MacMillan]

I own four - MacMillan, Royal Stewart, Fraser, and Gordon. I wear them in the winter time, or for special events.

[BEEDEE]

I have a MacRae weathered hunting form Houston Tailors in Paisley and a Prince Charles Edward Stewart from an unknown Scottish source that I bought on eBay from Freddie.

Brina

[SergeantFirstClass]

Hiya fellas, currently, I'm at seven handsewn, wool kilts. My first was MacDonald of the Isles Hunting, the Robertson mod/hunting, Robertson dress (red), then Black Watch (1950s Canadian Army-ooftah it's heavy), Black Watch (band kilt), Royal Stewart (very old 6th Army band kilt, also heavy weight), US Army tartan from Alexis Malcolm (purchased by US Army as well). I have bought most used or aquired them used or had someone else (US Army) buy them for me. The olderr ones are great for kicking aroung in, they've all had a little Guinness spilled on them (christened). The new ones I wear only on formal occasions, the others I wear as appropriate. A couple moth holes are fine for the kick around times and for pub crawls. I think I will want a tweed one next unless I can find a used hodden grey or some older used surplus military kilt. It's all good. They're more affordable when used and when they are close to the right size, fairly easy or cheap to alter. It's far easier to buy used on a sergeant's pay.

[Galician]

I have two such kilts, which I treasure (God forgive me ). But come the hot and sticky weather of summer, thus far I much prefer a Sportkilt or Utilikilt!

[pipesndrumsnun]

Although I don't actually OWN one, I had the pleasure of wearing one for two years in my former band. They are very nice, VERY heavy, and a true work of art, the likes of which I shall never again see...unless I go back to that band!