Anyone know this kilt vendor in UK?

**MrLion** · 20th February 08, 10:08 AM

I found that they have a "Duke of Fife" tartan available, and actually pictured
https://www.woollenmill.co.uk/acatal...e_of_Fife.html.
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Retails for 110 pounds + shipping for a 6 yard kilt.
I'm awaiting e-mail reply back from them for add'l details on this kilt.
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Any good or bad stories on this vendor?
Thanks
Steve

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 20th February 08, 11:29 AM

They are on the Royal Mile, right in the heart of Gold Bros. territory. They are offering a GBP350-400 kilt for GBP110... if it sounds too good to be true...

GG · 20th February 08, 11:35 AM

I have very good experiences with The Woollen Mills. Actually it was after visiting this vendor that I got interested in kilt wearing. Very good customer service, I should say.
I have also bought a kilt from them. It could very well be identical to the one you describe, only that I many years ago paid £ 165 for it (Ramsay tartan).
It must be only recently that they sell kilts as cheap as £ 110, equalizing £ 129.25 to Europeans like me.
Now I really feel attempted to order another one from them. Why did I read this in the first place?
I certainly should avoid this forum…

Greg

www.dress2kilt.eu

GG · 20th February 08, 11:45 AM

My Ramsay tartan kilt from The Woollen Mill Edinburgh.

Greg

www.dress2kilt.eu

**McClef** · 20th February 08, 04:23 PM

One of the reasons for the price is that they are stock tartan kilts and "hand finished" i.e. largely machine sewn and have only a limited range.

Their 8 yard made to measure kilts are £240 + VAT which would be more the average.

I don't know of any Gold Bros places that far down the High St upon that side - Cockburn St is on the left going down and is below GT/21CK and past John Knox's House.

Like Greg I am tempted - I like the look of the MacMillan!

**McClef** · 20th February 08, 04:36 PM

OK I succumbed!

Review and pictures in due course!

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 20th February 08, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

One of the reasons for the price is that they are stock tartan kilts and "hand finished" i.e. largely machine sewn and have only a limited range.

Their 8 yard made to measure kilts are £240 + VAT which would be more the average.

I don't know of any Gold Bros places that far down the High St upon that side - Cockburn St is on the left going down and is below GT/21CK and past John Knox's House.

Like Greg I am tempted - I like the look of the MacMillan!

Thank you, we are a handsome race of men. If, however you were referring to the tartan described as Modern MacMillan or some such, you have been mis-led. It is not a MacMillan tartan. As Fedgunner has said, it is a kick *** tartan, but it most definitely isn't a MacMillan tartan.

**Phil** · 21st February 08, 03:05 AM

I couldn't resist it. They are a reputable company and are definitely nothing to do with the Gold Bros. They have shops all over Scotland and also own Romanes & Paterson (which burnt down recently). They are not really mainstream highlandwear but do keep a limited amount, mainly for the tourist trade, but I would regard it as very acceptable quality. I got a pair of clan hose there a few years back for about £25.

**MrLion** · 21st February 08, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by Phil

I couldn't resist it. They are a reputable company and are definitely nothing to do with the Gold Bros. They have shops all over Scotland and also own Romanes & Paterson (which burnt down recently). They are not really mainstream highlandwear but do keep a limited amount, mainly for the tourist trade, but I would regard it as very acceptable quality. I got a pair of clan hose there a few years back for about £25.

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Thanks Phil.....and GG for your shared experiences with this vendor.
I will keep them my on my wish list now.
(wishes waiting for funding. sound familiar?).
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McClef, I'm still looking forward to your review of the one you just ordered.

**McClef** · 21st February 08, 04:11 AM

Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown

Thank you, we are a handsome race of men. If, however you were referring to the tartan described as Modern MacMillan or some such, you have been mis-led. It is not a MacMillan tartan. As Fedgunner has said, it is a kick *** tartan, but it most definitely isn't a MacMillan tartan.

This is what it looks like https://www.woollenmill.co.uk/acatal...MacMillan.html and yes it's a kick-*** tartan all right. I will have to try and find out more about the nomenclature.

I still like it or I wouldn't have ordered it but when asked by people seeing me wearing it I would like to give them an accurate answer.