New poster - advice/opinions sought

[Highlander31]

Happy Birthday, and welcome to the forum. You have received sound advice. I couldn't add anything new, however, I would like to emphasize that whatever tartan you choose, go with the 16oz single width strome.

[Nighthawk]

Thanks to everyone for all the advice so far - It has helped me clarify my thoughts - I will definitely be going for the 16oz Strome, it's now just a decision between the Ancient Hunting Thomson or Modern Hunting Roberston.

Martin

I would say that Scottish culture in Scotland is very much alive and well and thriving. I would guess that around 60% of my male family and friends own their own kilts and this number is growing. I think the main difference, compared to many on this forum, is that these kilts are worn primarily for formal functions or sporting occasions and not (sadly) day-to-day. Another thing to remember is that it is very easy and relatively cheap to hire a kilt here and many people prefer to do just that - giving them the option of wearing many different tartans, styles, jackets etc without the cost of purchase.

I was asking these questions here as the amount of knowledge and kilt wearing experience is vast. I also fully expected most of the replies to come from overseas as the majority of posters here seem to be from outwith Scotland.

So, Ritchie- you have learned lesson #1 about X Marks- we are a vast community with a vast base of knowledge.

And you have now learned lesson #2- we're a community of wise crackers. If you don't want to be given a hard time, I suggest you run- run far away from this forum. We need a :jester Hat On: smiley here. You, sir, have made more than one post. You are now part of this community, and such are fair game. You have been warned.

We wouldn't tease you if we didn't like you.

[RedLichtie]

So, Ritchie- you have learned lesson #1 about X Marks- we are a vast community with a vast base of knowledge.

And you have now learned lesson #2- we're a community of wise crackers. If you don't want to be given a hard time, I suggest you run- run far away from this forum. We need a :jester Hat On: smiley here. You, sir, have made more than one post. You are now part of this community, and such are fair game. You have been warned.

We wouldn't tease you if we didn't like you.

Thanks, I look forward to it........... I think

Aye, I've been lurking here for a good few months now so I think I know the score.

[sjrapid]

If you're in Aberdeen, I'd recommend you have a look at Alex Scott at the corner of Schoolhill and Back Wynd. The kilt department is on the top floor of the building, and the kilts are made on the premises by a skilled kiltmaker named Margot Brodie - well worth a visit and an excellent quality product. My own first kilt was from them.

best regards

[RedLichtie]

If you're in Aberdeen, I'd recommend you have a look at Alex Scott at the corner of Schoolhill and Back Wynd. The kilt department is on the top floor of the building, and the kilts are made on the premises by a skilled kiltmaker named Margot Brodie - well worth a visit and an excellent quality product. My own first kilt was from them.

best regards

I know the Alex Scott shop well and have rented from them a few times in the past. They would have been my first choice...... if I had a choice, but as it was a pre-bought gift then I don't. The voucher I got is for "Gibbs Sirs" of Inverurie, I've been out there for a look and it looks good to me so everything should be fine.

[Carolina Kiltman]

I know the Alex Scott shop well and have rented from them a few times in the past. They would have been my first choice...... if I had a choice, but as it was a pre-bought gift then I don't. The voucher I got is for "Gibbs Sirs" of Inverurie, I've been out there for a look and it looks good to me so everything should be fine.

Best wishes, and when it does arrive, be sure to post a picture.

[KiltedSurveyor]

Welcome from Dickson, TN! Betcha' don't stop with just one kilt! (see Kiltaholic thread)