Details & Care

Traditionally made in Scotland from tartan woven in Scotland and with all the trappings of a high quality finish, our heavyweight kilts include two leather straps and buckles on the waist and one on the hip, fringed front apron and deep pleats for the ultimate swoosh and swing.

Choose from nearly 700 Scottish clan plaids and we will make you a kilt that will become a family heirloom, to be handed down from generation to generation. 

Please consult our sizing guide for help measuring for your kilt, lots of information about how your kilt is made, and why you are buying the very best of Scotland. 

100% wool

Whether you're a regular in Scotland and have stood where your ancestors stood, are planning a journey to Scotland, or are remembering your Clan from afar, wearing our 8 yard heavyweight kilt carries a meaning far beyond a simple piece of clothing.  It's a statement.  Of pride, of identity and of belonging.

Woven in Scotland. Worn with Pride.  Built to last a lifetime and beyond.

Dry clean only

Your kilt will be pleated to Sett as standard however we can pleat to Stripe on request.  More information on the pleating is available under the FAQ tab.

Express Make Up: If you are in a hurry for your kilt we can make it up for you in 3-4 weeks instead of our usual make up time of approximately 7 weeks.  Select the option before you add your kilt to the basket. An additional fee applies.

Don't want to wear wool?  We also make kilts in polyviscose.

Read more about how to wear your Kilt and the history behind this iconic piece of Scottish history. We even have a guide about the length your Kilt should be worn at.

Made to measure
Book a Measuring Appointment
Our team of specialists are always happy to help you take your measurements
FAQ
Why should I choose an 8 yard heavyweight kilt?

    Our customers choose an 8 yard kilt for lots of different reasons, but some of the most quoted are:

    It's the best!  An 8 yard kilt made using 16oz tartan material woven in Scotland is the traditional Scottish kilt and our customers simply want to buy the best there is.

    It's a purchase for life.  With a little bit of care, all our kilts will provide decades of life.  If you are buying that kilt, the one you've dreamt of for years and will cherish for decades, many customers want to use the heaviest weight and the most material they can.

    It's the swoosh and the swing!  For the best swoosh and swing, the fabulous movement in a kilt, you need the weight of 16oz material and 8 yards of length to make the deepest pleats you can.

    For warmth:  For colder climates, 8 yards of 16oz material is perfect for maximum warmth.  Wool is a naturally breathable fabric so you can be sure you will be warm, but not uncomfortable.

    What's your reason?  We love understanding our customers' kilt buying journeys so do let us know or send a picture of you resplendent in your kilt.

What is pleating to sett or to stripe?

    As standard we will pleat your kilt to Sett.  This means that when you look at the kilt, the overall pattern of the plaid will repeat round the kilt.  The front of the kilt, which is not pleated, will have the same pattern as the back of the kilt, which is pleated.  This is the most common method of pleating a kilt.

    If we pleat to stripe, a particular line or colour in the plaid is the focus of each pleat, creating a strong repetitive design which will look different to the front of the kilt. 

What does the weight of the plaid mean?

    Most 8 yard kilts are made using a 16oz plaid fabric, although we can use a lighter weight fabric if your plaid is woven in lighter weights.  The weight is a linear yard weight - a unit of length 36 inches long.  A linear yard does not include a width measurement but most tartan fabric is supplied in a 'double width' measuring approximately 60 inches.

    16oz is the heaviest plaid fabric and is ideal for a kilt with pleats that hang beautifully and a gorgeous 'swish' when you move.

Delivery & Returns

We deliver worldwide!
 

In-stock items will be dispatched within 24 - 48 hours (weekdays only & excluding bank holidays). Approximate make-up time on Custom Made items are listed on the product page above the ‘Add to Basket’ button. If you need your items for a specific date please note this on your order within the ‘Order Notes’ section once you have added the item to your shopping basket.
 

In a hurry? Custom made items can sometimes be made up more quickly. Please note your deadline on the order and select Express Delivery. Should there be any problems meeting your deadline, our team will get in touch. There may be an express make-up fee to pay on items that need to be made up more quickly. Please call us or email us if you are unsure.

US Delivery

Small Packet Tracked Postal Delivery (DDP): US $14.18 / £10.50 (CA $19.43) 4-10 working days. Cost applies to small orders with a basket value of less than US $135

Standard Postal Tracked Shipping (DDP): US $24.98 / £18.50 (CA $34.23) 4-10 working days. Cost applies to orders with a basket value of US $135.01 - US $675.00.

Standard Tracked Delivered at Place (DAP): US $32.40 / £24 (CA $44.40) 4-7 working days. Delivery will be affected by speed of customs clearance.

Standard Tracked Delivered Duties Paid (DDP): US $40.50 / £30 (CA $51.50) 4-7 working days.

Tracked Express Delivered at Place (DAP): US $40.50 / £30 (CA $55.50) 2-4 working days on orders received by 12 noon. Delivery will be affected by speed of customs clearance.

Tracked Express Delivered Duties Paid (DDP): US $51.23 / £37.95 (CA $70.21) 2-4 working days on orders received by 12 noon.

Canada Delivery

Standard Untracked | £10 / USD $13.50 / CA$18.50 | 4-10 working days.  Price applies to carts with a value of less than £100 / CA$185.00

Standard Tracked | £24 / USD$32.40 | 4-7 working days

Express | £30 / USD$40.50 | 2-4 working days on orders received by 12 noon GMT

UK Delivery

Standard | £5 / USD$6.75 | 2-3 working days.  Free over £50 basket value

Express | £10 / USD$13.50 | Next day on orders received by 12 noon GMT
 

Europe Delivery

Standard | £10 / USD$13.50 | £18 / USD$24.30 | 4-10 working days. Lower price applies to carts with a value of less than £120 / USD$156.

Express | £30 / USD$40.50 | 2-4 working days on orders received by 12 noon GMT

European orders are delivered duty paid to ensure speedy and efficient delivery of your parcel. There will be no tax or customs fees to pay on delivery.
 

Rest of World Delivery

Standard | £24 / USD$32.40 | 4-10 working days

Express | £36 / USD$48.60 | 3-4 working days on orders received by 12 noon GMT

Still unsure? Visit our Delivery Page or use Livechat for a quick answer.

Returns Process

We hope you love your parcel from Scotland; however, we do understand that sometimes you might need to return or exchange items.

For stock products we have a 30 day, no quibble return policy, this also applies to sale items and in store purchases. Items must be unworn, with labels attached. Simply fill in the authorisation form and we will confirm the address for you to send it back to us.

Custom made or personalised goods are non-returnable unless the item is faulty or made to incorrect measurements. You must give us the opportunity to adjust, repair or replace faulty or incorrect items before you can claim a refund. We are also unable to accept returns on cut lengths of fabric and we advise ordering swatches prior to ordering large quantities of fabric if you want to check colours and quality.

View our full Returns Policy or contact us should you require any further assistance or information.


 

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