Details & Care

Despite what Hollywood might have you believe, the Great Kilt or Feileadh mòr does not date back to William Wallace in the 13th Century.  It was probably 500 or more years ago in the 16th Century that plaid garments began to look like what we would today describe as the Great Kilt.

Literally translated from the Gaelic as 'large wrap', the Great Kilt was originally an unfinished piece of fabric that was pleated by hand, though you can select 'cheat pleats' in the options to save this part of your very own Great Kilt preparation.  Hugely versatile, the fabric would have also been a blanket, rain cover and cloak.

The longer the piece of cloth, the deeper the pleats and the greater the swish and swirl, however the amount of fabric required is also influenced by your waist measurement.  Guideline waist measurements are included in the length options, we would not recommend ordering less than the suggestion for your waist measurement and it is certainly possible to order more than  your waist measurement requires.

Confused by what you need or how to assemble your kilt?  Watch our video on how to wear your Great Kilt or book an appointment with the tartan team.  There's no obligation with an appointment and we do love talking tartan!

Our package includes:

Fabric for your great kilt.  Select the length and weight for your plaid.

Collared Ghillie Shirt.  Choose your size and colour.

1 3/4 inches  / 45mm width leather belt.  Choose  your size and colour.

Plaid Brooch.

Made in Scotland

Plaid made from 100% wool

Dry Clean Only

Made to measure
Book a Measuring Appointment
Our team of specialists are always happy to help you take your measurements
FAQ
What is a cheat pleat?

    The original Feileadh Mor or Great Kilt  would have been a flat piece of material with no stitching other than perhaps a basic hem to protect the edges.  The pleats at the back of the kilt were made by overlapping the fabric when it was put on.  It does take a few moments to do and ideally requires two people, one either side of the fabric.

    Cheat pleats are stitched in the centre of the fabric of your Great Kilt which avoids having to make the pleats manually.  Some wearers like the convenience of not having to make the pleats, others prefer to wear the Great Kilt as it would have been centuries ago and making the pleats is part of the experience of wearing a Great Kilt Outfit.

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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