Welcome,

I can't not suggest you include Kathy Lare in your list of prospective kiltmakers. She's not in Scotland, but that's where she learned her craft. www.kathyskilts.com

I'm just a hair smaller than you size wise and she's working on her sixth hand sewn traditional kilt for me. Pics in my gallery if it helps you.

There are land mines out there for on line ordering. But if you stick with the companies in business for a long time and the kiltmakers with a good reputation on this board you should be fine.

And, a hearty congratulations on treating yourself!

Ron