In my Kilt Kollection I have the Saltire kilt, which is often admired and which is frequently seen being worn in Scotland especially by football supporters and on stage by great groups such as 'Scocha'. Almost every Highland Outfitter has them on display too.

Whilst I would NEVER buy anything from the Gold Brothers, I see they state on their website: "Your Saltire Tartan Kilt will be made the traditional way, from a full eight yards of the finest pure new wool Saltire Tartan, woven and Made in Scotland to the exclusive patented specification."

Having spoken to a number of retailers about this tartan, I do know that the Saltire tartan is woven in Scotland and only by the mill that created the unique effect across the pleats. In other words, wherever you buy this kilt, the tartan will have been woven in Scotland at one specific mill. In spite of all my feelings about 'Heritage of Scotland' and its owners, I cannot imagine that they'd send this tartan out to Pakistan to be made into kilts! Their price is also pretty much in line with that charged everywhere else.




In this instance I'd be prepared to believe that they are selling the genuine article, and not a cheap import - but I still would go elsewhere if I wanted another one!