Disappointment. I was excited for this store…read more This store has interesting clothing to offer - some vintage some new. The prices were pretty steep. Many clothes were damaged, and the tag did not mention the damaged item. I understand that items are vintage, but it should be disclosed of the condition of the clothing. The v store was very hot and packed with people. I was unable to look at everything because shoppers kept bumping into me or cutting me off unfortunately. The clothes were not very organized either. It was hard to look through them. If they did crowd control and limit the shoppers inside, I may have had a better experience. This has been the most disappointing shop during my Scotland holiday so far.

One of my favorite vintage shops in the world! I look forward to coming here every time I am in…read moreEdinburgh. I have found some really unique pieces for great prices.

Stopped into the women's store recently on a trip to Edinburgh. The first staff person I…read moreencountered me seemed like she couldn't be bothered to make a sale. Others wouldn't even to look up when I asked them a question. I was so disappointed as their selection is stunning. Needless to say I bought elsewhere.

Great clothing made with great materials Really worth the…read moremoney I suspect I'll be wearing my purchase for many years to come

When some music awards came to Edinburgh a couple of years back (sorry about being vague, I think…read moreit was MTV) obviously Vin Diesel and the likes had to show their appreciation of being in our wonderful country by wearing kilts. I'm using Vin as the example here as I remember him having an iconic leather one. All of the Kilts in question were made by Howie of 21st Century Kilts who strongly believes that they shouldn't just be a formal item and every Scot should have one as part of a versatile wardrobe. Enough novelty and let's make men 100 times more attractive.

Ooooh La La! 21st…read moreCentury Kilts is a wonderful boutique that's furnished with lovely wooden cabinets, old photos and retro furniture. As the name implies however, the clothes are very 21st century with lead designer Howie creating gorgeous men and womens kilts. There's traditional kilts in wool, tweed and tartan but the thing that customers can't get enough of is their more playful denim, pinstripe, linen, pvc and leather kilts. To add icing on the cake, 21st Century Kilts stock and sew kilts in a variety of styles and lengths from traditional and hipster to full length kilts that go from the hip to the ankle. They also offer a variety of different buttons, horns, buckles and finishes - making it a rather unique and fun boutique.

friendly business, excellent prices!read more

An amazing array of tartan greats the visitor to this lovely store. They're most helpful at…read moreassisting with finding your family tartan, and there's a nice table at which to sit and look through the books on hand. This is THE place to get a hand made and made to order kilt or suit. During my visit, I watched as the owner fitted a groom for his wedding kilt. Kilts are traditionally made for men, but they will create a hostess skirt or shorter skirt for women also. Should you not be affiliated with a Highland clan, fear not. There are tartan patterns for everyone, in beautiful colors; they even have an X-Box tartan. This is ground zero for tartan wear and Harris tweed. Look no further.

Terrible customer service. On a trip to Scotland, I stopped in based on a reference and I wanted to…read moremake sure my kilt was measured correctly. I ordered and paid up front for the whole thing which included flashes. I didn't buy the cheap-end kilt either... it was the top end fabric. I was told it would take 4-6 weeks. 8 weeks later, I call... "it should be in this week and we'll get it to you overnight" (well, 2 days for international but I get the idea). 3 1/2 weeks later it comes in the mail. I honestly believe they completely forgot about it. Anyway, I put it on... doesn't fit. The inside belt doesn't even reach the buckle. Also, no flashes. I send an email... no response. I eventually call; no explanation for not getting the email. We reached an agreement that I'll get it altered locally and send them the receipt and they'll reimburse me. Also, they'll get the flashes sent out. I go to the alteration shop and they measured me again just to make sure... yup, no change in my waistline so Nicolson's obviously messed up the measurement of the belt. So, they put on a new belt in the appropriate spot. I email Nicolson's the scanned image of the receipt. 2 weeks later, I email them again... still no response. I call them: "your emails must have been accidentally deleted" (really? who in your company would delete 2 emails specifically saying "here's the receipts you requested"?). They ask for them again. I send them. No response. 3 weeks later I call: "1,000 apologies... the email must have been deleted by mistake". They reverse the fee on my card over the phone. Oh, and still no sign of the flashes. Weeks later I call regarding the flashes. Same excuses. This goes on and on. 2 of the calls' responses were "oh, they are going to arrive tomorrow, and I'll send them out for overnight delivery". One was "I'll take care of that this afternoon". Nothing for a month after each phone call. After another series of phone calls and almost 11 months later, I finally get my flashes. I would have been better of buying it locally even though it would have cost a little more because I would have had everything in 3 weeks instead of 11 months. In short, they ignore my emails and I cannot trust anyone who repeatedly says "it will be in this week" or "I'll take care of it right away" and then no response. I had to contact them everytime... they never reached out to me at any time. Obviously, they just don't care. There is no other explanation for the complete lack of effort on their part to resolve this disaster of an order.

Sent my kilt to Marty for resizing in February 2024 for what was supposed to be a two week…read moreturnaround. Now November 2024, no returned kilt and Marty does not answer his phone or respond to messages.

Couldn't be more delighted with the guys outfits from here. Marty went above and beyond more than…read moreonce for us and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Being able to have different tweeds for the boys was just perfect for us. Thank you so very much - you made a bride's job stress free and actually enjoyable!

On 16 Aug 2023, I ordered a Clan Crest Kilt Accessory Gift Set. When this item arrived, I noticed…read morethat the clan crest on the belt buckle, which was part of the set, was not properly attached and was, in fact, not straight or symmetrical. I contacted the vendor multiple times to point out this flaw and ask them to correct it. Each time, they responded by telling me that the crest was supposed to be asymmetrical and refusing to do anything about it. I eventually disassembled the buckle, refabricated one of the pieces and corrected the problem. My advice would be to avoid this company. There are any number of vendors who supply this type of merchandise.

I bought a Clan Tube Scarf as a present. Probably the worst online purchase I have ever made…read more The ends look like they've been cut with garden shears The pattern seam is way out the ends are frayed The weight of the material is so light you can fold it into a large postage stamp size This was meant to be a present, frankly I would be too embarassed to give it. The company refused to give a refund. Maybe some of their products are ok, but any company that stocks such inferior products is in my opinion to be avoided. You have been warned. £20+ in the bin - disgraceful

The Kilt Hire Co has been established for almost twenty years, and has stretched its branches out…read moreacross Edinburgh as a result of its expansion. It strikes me as being a rather flashy gimmick of a kilt maker, but that's not all bad. There are some tasteful modern kilts for special occasions available from as little as 40 pounds to hire. They have a few slightly more expensive traditional offerings, which would be nice for wedding attire. Although The Kilt Hire Co's forte isn't exactly clan tartan sourcing, their garments are all very well made and look smart. The ladies kilts are sassy and look classier than the cheap crap you'd find in somewhere like Quiz. I can imagine the ladies kilts would look great for girls doing gigs. I can see the kilt hire coming in useful for wedding bands, which I might as well mention since I seem to be connecting this shop to wedding attire with every opportunity. They have inexpensive kilt pins, modern souvenirs and what I can only describe as zany cufflinks, some of which have the Batman logo branded on them. For fun loving people who like modern offerings with a twist, and great if you're looking for affordable, smart clothing at the last minute.

In Edinburgh for two decades, The Kilt Hire Co is an institution in the City. The clue is in the…read morename really, as this place hires out kilts and related regalia, and you can even buy your outfit if you wish. If a kilt isn't your thing, you can hire out a formal suit for as little as £50. If its a traditional kilt you're after, then you're looking at paying about £70 for the whole kilt outfit and more if you want to add the extras like sporrans. A brilliant base for the male half of the wedding party, all you could want under one roof!

Fantastic service. The team ordered in some specialist tap shoes for me, arrived in a few days and…read morethey had thoughtfully even ordered the size above and below, super helpful as I ended up needing the bigger size. Discount given for being with a local dance school as well - absolutely brilliant could not recommend highly enough.

I love Dancewear! I go there for my gymnastics leotards, for my dance leotards, my turn boards, to…read moreget dance bags, for my first pair of pointe shoes (and still buy pointe shoes from there). Basically everything. I love it so so much. I would totally recommend this to anybody who is a gymnast or dancer of any kind.

I googled Fair Isle sweaters, Edinburgh & ended up buying two here. The staff couldn't have been…read morenicer & the sweaters are gorgeous. I don't wear the other boho items stocked & didn't do more than glance, but the uniquely beautiful sweaters were the prettiest I've seen - and I've been looking!

I love this place so much. I was in Edinburgh on business and when I had a day off I went around…read morethe town to explore a bit and stumbled upon this place. Not being super into wool and hand made items at the time, I bought one wool headband and brought it home (living in Seattle, you get COLD all the time). I grew to love this headband so much, that I now order headbands all the time from this place and have them shipped to Seattle. I cannot find yarn like the yarn at Ragamuffin ANYWHERE! It is so unique and thick, I would buy hundreds of headbands from this place if I could. Truly, they are so unique, I cannot do them justice in an explanation. I always tell people who are going to EDI for business to check this place out, and I will definitely continue ordering from this place as long as they let me. :)