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07-27-2010, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Manitoban Keith  I remember a few months ago Scotweb added the actual tartans from the movie Braveheart and Rob Roy. I popped in "braveheart" in the tartan search and got this http://www.scotweb.co.uk/tartan/Brav...erm=braveheart
As for whether or not this would be suitable for a kilt, give Scotweb a dingle, i've always found them eager to help. | Good advice. I will call them. I understand your concern about this particular fabric being suitable for a kilt--Scotweb does not list the kilt among its contemplated uses:
"What Nick says about this fabric:
A medium weight tweed, this fabric is made from 100% pure new wool and is made traditionally on the Isle of Islay. Ideal for furnishings and lightweight garments, this top quality fabric is also great for light sports jackets and caps. "
Needs a call to get their view. Will do. Thanks for that.
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07-27-2010, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan Ross I know I've seen a few kilts that were tailored from the Islay Woolen Mills Braveheart tartan, but I too have heard that the weave is a bit loose.
I suppose that the Braveheart movie tartan is somehow protected, BUT...
Matt at the STM, for example, can make you a kilt from custom woven tartan (or tweed) for a very reasonable price. It might be worth considering designing a new tartan, using an on-line tartan generator other than that of Scotweb, that has a similar flavor to that of the Braveheart tartan, and go with a kilt in that. You'd have a top-notch kilt, and in a tartan that's one of a kind! Just a thought. | Interesting idea. Hadn't considered the custom weave option...Thanks for the idea.
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"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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07-27-2010, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Zardoz | Hmmm...their philabeg is tempting....I'll have to think about that...
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"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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07-27-2010, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by xman MacMillan Old Weathered comes pretty close 
and Ulster has the same palate, 
but look at a number of the House of Edgar Irish tartans for some nice colours. | You're right. I like the McMillan Old Weathered best of the two, but they are both spot on...they go into the list...Thank you!
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"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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07-27-2010, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by McClef Thanks for the reminder Shaun - I enjoyed reliving the thread!
And I still enjoy wearing the tartan!  | Sir Trefor--do you recall the name of the Ebay store or seller--that particular auction obviously ended ages ago, and the link doesn't give any information by which I could locate the seller on Ebay. Fantastic kilt, by the way...I'm quite jealous. Regards,...
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"Before two notes of the theme were played, Colin knew it was Patrick Mor MacCrimmon's 'Lament for the Children'...Sad seven times--ah, Patrick MacCrimmon of the seven dead sons....'It's a hard tune, that', said old Angus. Hard on the piper; hard on them all; hard on the world." Butcher's Broom, by Neil Gunn, 1994 Walker & Co, NY, p. 397-8.
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07-27-2010, 09:09 PM
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I've since made a couple kilts in the tartan (since my original post). While I won't say that it makes a kilt as nice as a traditional (scottish worsted) wool kilt, it doesn't make a bad kilt either.
I actually have a few yards of it in stock at the shop and have 1 kilt currently on the rack in that tartan (a 5 Yarder in a 42" waist).
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07-27-2010, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by BobsYourUncle You're right. I like the McMillan Old Weathered best of the two, but they are both spot on...they go into the list...Thank you! | Just a heads up on the MacMillan Old Weathered, the 16 oz Lochcarron is much more fuschia than the red that is shown on their web page and most tartan finders. Dalgleish's appears to be more of a true weathered red. Although I don't have a photo of the Dalgleish, here is a photo of my Lochcarron 16oz. MacMillan Old Weathered so you can see what I mean. 
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07-27-2010, 09:38 PM
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Wow, I am really surprised how close the Old Macmillan Weathered looks to the Isle of Islay tweed. That would be the one I would go for if I wanted a kilt similar to the tartan used in Braveheart! Quote:
Originally Posted by xman MacMillan Old Weathered comes pretty close
and Ulster has the same palate,
but look at a number of the House of Edgar Irish tartans for some nice colours. |
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07-27-2010, 09:39 PM
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I really like my kilt made out of the Braveheart material. It is not as heavy as my 16oz kilts but still works well. The colours are fantastic earth tones.
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07-28-2010, 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BobsYourUncle Sir Trefor--do you recall the name of the Ebay store or seller--that particular auction obviously ended ages ago, and the link doesn't give any information by which I could locate the seller on Ebay. Fantastic kilt, by the way...I'm quite jealous. Regards,... | Forgive me for jumping in Trefor.
Tartanweb's ebay outlet the Scottish Tartan Store did the Braveheart (It was Bobilishious at the time). I haven't seen anything from them on ebay for ages though.
You could Contact them and ask about the Braveheart kilt.
I have three kilts from them, although Braveheart isn't one of them. I have two 8yd x 13oz from their ebay store, a Johnstone Modern of fabric from Strathmore Mills, a Randonnée Bretonne [Brittany Walking], fabric from Marton Mills. That's mainly browns too, ( pictures page 2 here ) and one custom weave bought through the Tartanweb site, a Bruce Hunting 8yd x 16oz from DC Dalgliesh.
All the Kilts were superb value, excellent quality and the company are great to do business with. I sincerely recommend them.
X Marker Forrester Modern also has a Braveheart Kilt from these chaps.
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