Transitioning to Kilts (and Scotland)

[macwilkin]

Don't forget the Georgia tartan, which was designed to commemorate the early Scottish settlers of the Oglethorpe colony in 1732.

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[fluter]

Don't forget the Georgia tartan, which was designed to commemorate the early Scottish settlers of the Oglethorpe colony in 1732.

Just to keep the kettle simmering, Burnett's and Struth has among their sale-priced casual kilts the "Atlanta" tartan. That is to say, the Metropolitan Atlanta Police Emerald Society Pipe Band tartan. That would be a 4-yard, 16-ounce knife pleat if I recall correctly.

[Martyn]

You should go for 8 yards and with a good material say 16 oz (AR1 my choice of the best quality), don't be tight on how much you spend or you will look silly. The cheepo kilts are only good for getting drunk in etc. If you can afford it also purchase a 6 yeard casual kilt made of 16oz quality wool for the summer. Plus best wait till you arrive in Scotland before purchasing.

Ddisagree with others about only tartan being accepted in Scotland! A properly made black kilt is well accepteded in Scotland, I should know!!!!!!!!!! As for a UK then that is another matter of which I have no personal experience to comment upon.

[macbheatha]

Please bear in mind that there are local options when it comes to buying a kilt; you do not need to spend your money in Edinburgh.

Highland House in St Andrews is reputed to be very good and I can personally vouch for Keith Scott in nearby Dundee.

You may also be interested to know that the University has its own tartan.

Best of luck...

rb