Carse of Gowrie Maintained by Bauhaus-Boy      Welcome to the Carse of Gowrie Shop, I specialise in Handmade Kilts made by Melville Kilts, a Trained Freelance Scottish Kiltmaker working to traditional methods. I also sell Alternative Kilts by the same Kiltmaker as well as Street Kilts, Fly Plaids, Sporrans and Accessories. The Range of Tartans and Accessories I sell is constantly changing as new lines are introduced.   Favourite Links: Scottish Tartans Society The Scottish Register of Tartans

Melville Kilts    "Melville Kilts", are Handmade Kilts by a Freelance Scottish Kiltmaker based in the Carse of Gowrie Region of East Scotland. The Tartan Kilts are completely handmade and all the pleats and notions are handstitched. Each Kilt is interfaced and lined for both support and comfort.   Matching Plaids and Flashes by Melville Kilts are also listed for sale. My Ebay Shop is exclusive for selling New Melville Kilts. The range of Tartans I sell change all the time as I receive new items from the  kiltmaker Each Melville Kilt is Brand New and will be dispatched with the pleats tacking stitched to prevent over creasing during transit.      How do I choose the right kilt outfit?     Kilt outfits are mainly distinguished by the style of jacket. The most common choices are the Prince Charlie jacket (i.e. the Prince Charlie outfit) which is a more formal look, worn as evening wear or ‘black tie’ occasions; or the Argyll jacket or outfit which is semi-formal day or evening wear, and so more the equivalent of a two-piece suit. The next difference between the outfits is the kind of sporran worn with it. These mostly divide into three categories: Full Dress sporrans, mainly worn with a formal Prince Charlie outfit; Semi-Dress sporrans, suitable for most occasions, perhaps with an Argyll jacket; and Day wear sporrans, which are less formal and could be worn with an Argyll or Tweed jacket. There may also be differences in the style of accessories such as brogues (shoes), hose (socks) or kilt pins worn with different kinds of outfit. And there are other less conventional outfits, such as the Jacobite outfit which might include a loose Jacobite shirt and pouch sporran for casual day wear; or there are many other ways of wearing a Casual Kilt.

 

Do I really need all the accessories to wear a kilt?   You can look fantastic wearing a kilt with nothing but a T-Shirt and sneakers. In fact sometimes you'll impress even more as you fit the garment into your own wardrobe for your own distinctive look. But if you want to really look the part at a more formal occasion, you'll probably want many or most of the traditional accessories.     Do I need to wear a sporran with the kilt?   Most people would still think that a Traditional Kilt looks right only when worn with a sporran, quite apart from the practicality it lends to a garment without pockets in giving you somewhere to carry those coins and keys. But a Casual Kilt is quite another story, and it is entirely a matter of style. If you wish it to resemble the traditional 8 yard garment, a sporran is probably still desirable. But if you are wearing your Casual Kilt as a versatile fashion garment, then how you accessorise is a purely personal style statement. It’s cool either way!   So what is in fact worn beneath the kilt?   The answer to this eternal question is… whatever you like. Many kilt wearers do like to go ‘commando’, which is fine if you prefer the feeling of freedom. Just be considerate to those of sensitive feelings, particularly when dancing. But it is equally traditional to don underwear or shorts, especially in very active or windswept circumstances. More important than what you actually do wear is always to have a good answer ready for when asked what is worn, such as the old standby: ‘Nothing, it’s all in perfect working order!’   How else can I wear a kilt, more informally? You can wear a kilt any time you'd wear trousers! Kilts are amazingly versatile, and can be used to create countless looks, according to the impact you want to make! This could include a tweed jacket, shirt and tie; or a chunky jersey, rolled-down socks, and hiking boots; or the romantic, loose-fitting jacobite shirt; or a simple T-shirt and sneakers, with or without socks. In the end, wherever and however you wear your kilt, you'll be on the receiving end of plenty of admiring attention!

Casual  Kilts    My Casual Street Kilts listed in my Ebay Shop are a range of Factory Produced Kilts, which are machine stitched to the highest standards by "Heritage of Scotland", the largest and most reputable manufacturer of Casual Street kilts in Scotland, offering a quality budget kilt, for casual wear. They are ideal kilts for the first time buyer, for sports matches, Rugby, Football etc, Rock Concerts, Parties and Everyday Daywear.

Kilt Accessories  Kilt Accessories such as Sporrans, Belts, Shirts and Kilt Jewellery can also be found for sale within my Carse Of Gowrie Shop. A fine Range of Sgian Dubh's, which have been Handmade and Handcrafted in Scotland with Polished Pewter findings and quality Sheffield Steel Blades. My Range of Celtic Jewellery, is made by one of the United Kingdom's Leading Manufacturers of Highland and Celtic Jewellery. I also have for sale Quaich, Hipflasks and Kiltpins, all Handcrafted in Scotland, as well as Kilt Belts and Buckles, Brooches, Kilt Hose Flashes and Bow Ties in Tartans, to name but a few.     Contact Details: Melville Kilts 32 Bridge House South Boston Manor Road Brentford Middlesex TW8 9LJ Tel: 07957 431263