Rob Roy Movie Tartan Ancient Kilt

The Ancient Kilt is a phillabeg that has extra tartan attached that can be used as a sash or fly plaid for a more complete Celtic look. It is the same type of kilt worn by Sir William Wallace in Braveheart. And as a Rob Roy fan, you’re sure to recognize the tartan from the movie—it’s woven in Scotland by the same weaver used in the film for an authentic and rustic look. This makes a perfect custom-made outfit for your next Ren Fair or Highland Games that’s sure to impress. With the single-width fabric, the Ancient Kilts have less material and are cooler to wear than Great Kilts too!

Delivery Time

Our Braveheart kilts are made-to-order from fabric that is supposed to be in stock. This makes it essentially a stock item, and we can usually get them made and shipped in a day or two – but it depends a lot on the time of year and how busy we are. In general, please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery.

Cheater Pleats™

Pleating instructions are included with each kilt. Traditionally these kilts are pleated each time you wear them. We ask for size information to be sure that your kilt will fit you correctly, but we do not pleat the kilt for you unless you also select Cheater Pleats™ as an additional option.

Note — Modern kilts are generally pleated so that the front apron of the kilt closes from left to right. For years this is how we’ve Cheater Pleated™ our Ancient Kilts. However, many customers brought it to our attention that this makes it difficult to wear the plaid over the left shoulder, which is also customary.

So, we’ve decided to make all Ancient Kilts the other way — front apron closing from right to left. This makes the aprons “backwards” compared to a modern kilt, but it allows the plaid to flow up and over the left shoulder. (This is the way Mel wears it in the Braveheart movie.)
Incidentally, plaid over left shoulder is not a hard and fast rule. It most likely originated as a practical way to keep the plaid off your sword arm. If you are left-handed, you will probably want to wear the plaid over your right shoulder. Just let us know — we can Cheater Pleat™ your kilt either way you want!

Please Note — If you add Cheater Pleats— to your kilt, it becomes a custom-made item. Custom-order terms and conditions apply. Please click to view important information about custom-order items.

Sizing

• 6 yard Ancient Kilt fits up to about a 38 inch waist.
• 8 yard Ancient Kilt fits up to about a 48 inch waist.
• 10 yard Ancient Kilt fits up to about about a 54 inch waist.
• Larger kilts are available. Please contact us.

Depending on waist size, pleats will vary between one and two inches wide (pleats will get wider as waist size increases). If your waist size is close to one of the limits above, consider the next size larger if you want deeper pleats or pleats closer together.

Measurement instructions