Kilt Shopping in Edinburgh With a Tartan Butler

Where to get your own kilt in Edinburgh

Though Andy Fraser met me in the lobby of The Balmoral and chauffeured me to and from Kinloch Anderson, the tartan butler service is brand agnostic. Kinloch Anderson may be the most storied kilt outfitter in Scotland—it also has an exclusive on the Barbour tartan, another favorite of mine—but Edinburgh has plenty of bespoke kilt tailoring options. Fraser can arrange appointments and shuttle you anywhere you might desire based on your specific needs.

Here are the best options around Edinburgh:

Kinloch Anderson: Experts in kilts and Highland dress since 1868. Kinloch Anderson supplies fine kilts, kilt accessories, Scottish tartans, luxury clothing, and gifts. 4 Dock St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EY

Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers: Expertly tailoring Scotland’s iconic handmade kilts and creating Highland-wear outfits since 2009. Also includes modernized tartan accessories for a twist on tradition, including styles for bucket hats and backpacks. 189 Canongate, The Royal Mile, EH8 8BN

Scotland Shop: Tartan fashion, gifts, and accessories designed and tailored with artisanal expertise. Made to order in more than 1,000 tartans with delivery across the world. 10 Queensferry Street, EH2 4PG

Stewart Christie & Co: With its trading heritage dating back to around 1720, this shop located in the New Town of Edinburgh has high-quality fashion and a pedigree to match, supplying as it does the High Constables of Holyroodhouse and the Royal Company of Archers. 63, Queen Street, EH2 4NA

W. Armstrong and Son: A renowned vintage clothing emporium where smart finds lie in wait. The perfect place to get a pre-loved kilt. Craigs Close, 29 Cockburn St, Edinburgh EH1 1BN

21^st Century Kilts: Located right on the Royal Mile and launched in 1999 by Howie Nicholsby, this store has sought to make kilts more accessible to people without a clan or tartan connection. This outfitter offers kilts with a practical, modern twist that can fit into casual and formal occasions alike. 59 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SR