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Conference tallis::celt

Title:	Celt Notefile

Moderator:	TALLIS::DARCY

Created:	Wed Feb 19 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jun 03 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1632
Total number of notes:	20523

116.0. "Where can I order a kilt ?" by PUNDIT::MCWILLIAMS () Mon Jan 05 1987 20:03

    Does anybody know of a place where I can get a ladies kilt/skirt in a
    Gunne Tartan ? The item I am looking for is not a real kilt in that it
    would not feature the heavy pleating (2") found on men's kilts, but
    more of a social kilt (1" pleats). 
    
    I looked at the Scottish Lion in North Conway, and they would order
    one from some Mill in Scotland for $199 with a 14 week lead time.
    The last time I was in London, I saw in the Scotch House (definitely
    not a discount establishment) that they would custom order such
    an item for about #100 in about 6-8 weeks.
    
    The reason that we are looking for the kilt is a symbolic gesture
    at our wedding, with the bride changing into my family's tartan
    for leaving the reception.
    
    I am looking for a turnaround time of about 6 weeks, and better
    price than I can get from a small local specialty store, I am willing
    to call just about anywhere.
    
    /jim
    
    Posted to:
        USSCSL::ASKENET
        TALLIS::CELT
        TMCUK2::GREAT_BRITAIN

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
116.1		EAYV05::SHARP	Drew Sharp - AYR Data Centre,Scotland	`Tue Jan 06 1987 03:45`	9
	Jim, I've spoken to one of the girls in the office and they assure me that someone can probably get one in Ayr without much problem for about 15-35 pounds depending upon whats wanted, I'll find out the names of some of the shops and mail you, we always have people coming over to the east coast from Ayr and perhaps get something arranged if you like. Drew
116.2		MRMFG1::W_ROBINSON		`Tue Jan 06 1987 15:37`	12
	Jim, i leave for Scotland on Friday and return Feb 2nd - so let me know. I incidentally have my own Gunn kilt (which is not worn much in this country). If you want to try some more here go to the Scotch Pines store in Pepperell - they have some skirts in stock. If you ever need a piper I have also some contacts locally. Bill.
116.3	Kilts	CSC32::MA_BAKER		`Wed Apr 06 1988 19:28`	11
	Are you in the US? I have really good luck with Highland Heritage, Ltd. 131 E Main St. Newark, Delaware 19711 phone 302-368-4031 pr 301-398-6861 They have very quality goods, are in the ballpark on price, and if the fabric is in stock, 2 weeks, if special order 6 weeks for delivery. Give them a call. They do their own tailoring from bolts of fabric, so you don't have a finished goods duty to worry about.
116.4	Looking in S. NH/ N. MA	MTWAIN::WARD	Pizzaholic	`Fri Jan 20 1989 16:13`	6
	Anybody know of a place to get a kilt around southern NH/northern Mass.? The nearest two I know of our both at least a 3 hour drive away! (N. Conway, NH and Quechee, VT) Randy
116.5		TPVAX2::CULBERT	Free Michael Culbert	`Mon Jan 23 1989 09:44`	17
	Randy, Check with Murphy (of this file) I'm not sure if he was wearing a Kilt or one of his wife's Skirts. Whatever it sure was Pretty... 8*) I couldn't resist.... Seriously you may be able to find one at the Irish Jaunting Cart in Lawrence Ma. If they don't have one Dave Burke should be able to point you in the right direction. paddy
116.6	Thanks!	MTWAIN::WARD	Pizzaholic	`Tue Jan 24 1989 14:54`	6
	Thanks, paddy! I chatted with a fellow Scot last night on the way home from work (thru ham radio), and have some more leads, too. 'Gotta get ready to represent the Clan at the games this year! Randy 8*)