My nearest Scottish supply store is about 25 miles away in Long Beach California but it might as well be on Mars. I was talked into buying an 8 yard 16 oz. Macleod of Harris and was promised 'The best kilt you can get for the money and from the best kilt makers in all of Scotland" I paid the premium- $635.00 and was told that since the "Best kiltmaker in all of Scotland was backed up it would take 20 to 40 weeks. It took 56 weeks tatal but in the mean time I ordered a 13 oz. 8 yard and some other articles from The Scotland Yard and had it all within 8 weeks. The ONLY difference between the two kilts besides the tartan was the weight. Again, I'll never buy anything from any Scottish shop near the Queen Mary unless it comes from the SCottish festival in February. I think that those who live in SoCal know what I mean.
Shop around or get burned.

Chris.