Kilt shops in Edinburgh - suggestions?

[hylander]

I would second the Celtic Craft Center in Paisley Close off the high street, A+ service. I too had to have my tartan woven. The kilt is awesome as was the fly plaid which was hand finished as well. I was there last year and it really was one of the highlights of the trip for me, I highly recommend them! Enjoy your stay and try to get up to the Highlands by all means! Cheers

[ByDand]

I'd have to agree with Phil. Stuart Christie on Queen's Street is a very good tailor. I bought an Inverness from them over ten years ago and it still looks new and is the warmest coat I've ever had. Never a problem and always looks good.

[The Wizard of BC]

Bruce, By all means if you really want a kilt "Made in Scotland" for sentimental reasons, then get one.

However there are many very fine kiltmakers here in N. America. A quick search of this forum will give you some names and reviews.

Give Bob McDonald in Vancouver a call.

Kathy Lare in Arizona is highly respected.

Our own Barb Tewksbury is the lady who wrote the book, and creates perhaps the best of the Kiltmakers Art in the world.


Nothing of course will replace the bragging rights that go with a kilt that you can say was custom made for you in Scotland, but I'm just trying to point out that their are options.
You have already heard from Nick at The Scotweb. They are an advertiser here and their reputation is second to none. I would highly recommend you drop them a line and pay them a visit when you get over there.

[BruceBC]

Just doing some visiting in London - but will be heading up to Scotland in a few days. The collective wisdom on this board is amazing! I am now a much more informed consumer thanks to you all. Will let you know how it goes.