I hope it's okay to use this forum to mention a few recent changes here at Kilt Store... Firstly, a few people have criticised our shipping charges (even though these have only ever really covered our costs!) so we're now offering a totally free shipping option with all orders. Yes, worldwide. Hope that helps.

You'll also find our range of tartans (and other materials) is now bigger than ever. And after a recent programming blitz, I think we're now unusual, if not unique, in actually showing on the web site the final price for a finished kilt in whatever tartan you're looking at. Usually you'll find vendors just say 'surcharges may apply' but we think it's more helpful to know this before you order...

For those of you who've always wanted to make your own kilt, we've just added a kit to help you on your way. This includes a really excellent book with in-depth advice and patterns for various different styles of kilt, plus all the straps and buckles etc. so you don't have to go hunting these down. All you need is your material. This is on a special offer at the moment, but of course that won't matter so much here with the X Marks discount... ;-)

Oh, but having said that, if you're looking for a plain colour kilt in the full 8 yard traditional style, we've got a current offer running on that at the moment which is an even bigger discount than the X Marks one from the banner at the top of this page.

You might also be curious to take a look at our new Manley Richardson range. These are very much at the luxury end of the market, with no expense spared in their construction values. And frankly, the quality of our standard (and even budget) kilts is so good, the difference is mostly in the detailing, such as premium grade leather etc. and the opportunity to specify strap colours and buckle styles (even silver plated!). But we'd be interested in your impressions. See
http://www.manleyrichardson.com for more...

And finally, an appeal! We've recently added a "Customer Reviews" facility to every product page on the site, which includes the chance to upload your own images of our products in action. We'd be extremely grateful if any of you who have been good enough to purchase from us in the past could find a moment to upload any odd pics you have, and say a word or two about your experience. Judging from the conversation elsewhere on X Marks you've mostly found our service pretty good. And you've hopefully where you have found room for criticism (such as the postage issue mentioned above) we've taken it to heart and set out to sort the issue. But we'd love to have your feedback on the site, so other customers can hear it from voices other than our own! Thanks. :-)

As usual, just ask if there's anything more you think we could or should be doing. Or if we can help in any way. Cheers guys!

Nick