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02-06-2009, 12:12 PM
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Recently I posted pics of an 8-yard PV kilt which I had bought from Gold Brothers, in a modern fashion tartan called grey Hamilton.
At the price (under £30) I had assumed they were made in Pakistan so I was surprised to discover that they are made in Galashiels, Scotland by a company called Hamilton Products who advertise them on ebay as available "direct from our factory in Galashiels" (E-bay seller tartan54) 
I bought another of these kilts in solid black. It arrived this morning and was immediately pressed into snow clearing duties, so that I can get Ann out from the house to the car and take her out for the day tomorrow. 
I am impressed with the pleating of these kilts, with as many pleats as you get on a much more expensive kilt, so I immediately ordered a third one, this next one will be in Heritage of Scotland tartan. 
Another view of the grey Hamilton for comparison.
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02-06-2009, 12:21 PM
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So is this sorta like a USA Kilts semi-trad? Gotta save some money that the cloth and the sewing are all done in the UK.
Ron
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02-06-2009, 12:26 PM
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That's a big surprise about them originating from Galashiels!
Hope Anne has a lovely day out tomorrow! 
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02-06-2009, 01:51 PM
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I must say those are very nice! Enjoy the day out tomorrow!
Rob
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02-06-2009, 03:53 PM
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they do look good
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02-07-2009, 08:43 AM
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they look good! I bought a black one as well! It's great value for £24! 
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02-07-2009, 02:00 PM
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Nice pick up Alex! L30 for a 8 yard, what a deal, I like the tartan as well. 
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02-07-2009, 02:02 PM
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Lookin' good there, Cessna!!
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