where to buy a kilt

**Jock Scot** · 21st July 11, 08:52 AM

Chisholms of Inverness, Castle St., (at the rear of the Castle). Few equal them and none better them, but I doubt that they will be your cheapest option!

Be warned. Most Scottish kilt makers will assume that you want the kilt pleated to the sett and will do so, unless specifically instructed otherwise

**Scottish Terrier** · 25th July 11, 09:53 PM

I agree with Jock,
Chisholms of Inverness, very good quality tailoring. I had my last Ancient Gow kilt made by them in 2008. Loving to this day

**rir179** · 26th July 11, 12:34 AM

" An enquiring email to Stewart at Rendall's of Edinburgh wouldn't hurt. Excellent quality and exceptional value, have a look at his testimonials.

I can vouch for the quality of Stewart kilts, nothing was to much trouble and when the kilt arrived it was a perfect fit and of top quality. Just my un reserved reccomendation

**rir179** · 26th July 11, 12:35 AM

" An enquiring email to Stewart at Rendall's of Edinburgh wouldn't hurt. Excellent quality and exceptional value, have a look at his testimonials.

I can vouch for the quality of Stewart kilts, nothing was to much trouble and when the kilt arrived it was a perfect fit and of top quality. Just my un reserved reccomendation

**David Dubh** · 26th July 11, 08:09 PM

Thanks for all your good advice. I have been intouch with Stewart, I am having trouble accessing Chisholms website they appear to be working on it, so I haven't been able to get any info from them.
Slainte David

**tky58** · 26th July 11, 09:50 PM

I'm sure this will start a storm from the traditionalists. I own Stillwater "Standard" kilt. It currently costs $80 US. I find it to be very well made for how often I wear it (about 6 times a year). I have been comfortable in it from 90 deg F down to about -9 deg F.

They make a "heavy weight" wool for $120-140 but it only comes in 5 patterns, three of which are solids.

They have always been a great company to deal with. And they have blazing fast shipping.

Good luck finding a kilt that meets your needs.

Steven Wilson

**robbiethepiper** · 21st July 11, 11:02 AM

In Scotland. you would find veryn few people other than poseurs. american tourists or the military wearing box pleats. Make your own choice. Scotweb make good value stuff. but please be aware they are at the "value" end of the spectrum.....Robbie

**TheBrus** · 21st July 11, 11:11 AM

Question from bystander: Are the customs duties on a kilt made in Scotland and brought back to North America something to consider?

**Gryphon57** · 21st July 11, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by TheBrus

Question from bystander: Are the customs duties on a kilt made in Scotland and brought back to North America something to consider?

Yes. I must say I was surprised by the amount of duty on my purchases. I got the bill from the taxman several weeks after the purchase and didn't realize it wouldn't be part of the shipping etc..

**Jock Scot** · 21st July 11, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by TheBrus

Question from bystander: Are the customs duties on a kilt made in Scotland and brought back to North America something to consider?

Well I suppose by the time the kilt is made it will have to be shipped. We in the UK are subject to VAT(value added tax) at 20% on top of the purchase price which as an "outsider" you will be exempt. I cannot say about other countries import duties(outside the Euro-zone) and how they are imposed on the purchaser from outwith the UK.