Please recommend a shop

[Farmer Jones]

In my experience Kinloch Anderson are over priced - vastly over priced! They get away with it because they hold three royal warrants.

I have been staring at my screen for 15 minutes, debating with myself as to whether I should include the following. In the end, I think it only fair to the membership at large.

I am quite sure that Kinloch Anderson will not knowingly break the law. Any of their garments which has a label that states "Made in Scotland", can be guaranteed 100% to be made in Scotland. The problem is that the vast majority of garments carry a label which states "Tailored in Scotland". Not the same thing. Not the same thing at all.

I am not saying that they buy in garments from outwith Scotland and then alter them to fit the customer - as in tailored. But I am saying that if you want a kilt made by them and ask to speak to the kilt maker, the answers you get will be - 'Sorry, not company policy'. Just like I was told. Would that ring alarm bells with you? It did with me.

There is more to this story, but all I will say is "caveat emptor" - buyer beware.

Yes, I know this too. My mother actively supports the cloth making industry. If she ever saw that I had an item of clothing that has any part of its origin in Pakistan or China, she would blow a gasket. The "Made in Scotland" and the Harris Tweed logo are important to her.

[Nathan]

I have a Prince Charlie and a kilt from Kirk Wynd. I'm very happy with the quality of both but they were vintage when I got them. I don't know what their current practice is.

http://kiltshopscotland.com/

[BCAC]

Perfect, thanks. The Stuart Christie shop looks just like the kind of place my mother would approve.

That is for sure an excellent shop, but I'm less than sure that they sell over the internet. It maybe best to give them a call and ask?

[ctbuchanan]

Not in Scotland. She is putting up several thousand dollars and so has the privilege of dictating terms.

Is your mum looking to adopt? I'm an orphan now and willing.

[Farmer Jones]

I have happy news. I had a long chat with my brother and used all the arguments presented to me on this thread. He has assured my mother that I will be getting real Scottish items of the highest quality, but without the hassles, by buying all the items from a supplier in Canada.

For those of you who may think my mother's desires and stipulations are odd, you need to bear in mind that she sent me home from a visit years ago with 20 pounds of Scottish Breakfast Tea, because she believes Canada is a primitive country. I had real joy trying to explain to the customs officer in Montreal why my carry on baggage consisted of 40 boxes of strong tea.

[figheadair]

Piob Mhor in Blairgowrie are also worth considering - they make a very nice kilt.

[Farmer Jones]

Piob Mhor in Blairgowrie are also worth considering - they make a very nice kilt.

Thanks, that does look like a fine place, and I will keep them in mind for the future. However, I took careful note of the arguments, made by the rabble, herein, for having everything supplied by a Canadian supplier, and I have made an arrangements for my current needs. My tartan is already in process of being woven, and I have been promised that everything will be ready for my birthday in July.