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Neighborhood: Old Town
Few Edinburghers live in the Old Town, but its labyrinth of dank alleys and steep streets suggests this was not always the case. Today, it’s mostly visitors, tartan-flavored souvenir shops, and pipers that you’ll find on its cobbled streets. This is the place to get a feel for Auld Reekie (Old Smelly), as the town was once nicknamed, and stroll the Royal Mile, the thoroughfare that links the castle with the royal palace – two of Edinburgh’s great set-piece attractions. But there’s lots more exploring to do here down dozens of little alleys, or wynds, while at night the city’s busiest clubs erupt along the Cowgate which is closed to traffic for this purpose.
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  • Lorraine F
    Nottingham, United Kingdom7 contributions
    Wonderful had crafted kilt shop
    Wonderful shop which hand crafts quality, made to measure kilts. Staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend if you are looking for a quality kilt. Baillie the dog is also completly charming!
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 22, 2023
  • Carolr66
    Ayr, United Kingdom17 contributions
    Lovely place
    Purchased a tie and was looking for a pocket square to match which they did not have in the shop. The very helpful friendly staff took all the details and within a few days contacted me to say they had got one and would post it out to me. It arrived the next day first class service from a lovely shop highly recommend it to anyone. Thank you Celtic Craft Centre
    Visited July 2023
    Written July 22, 2023
  • Monty K
    2 contributions
    Authentic Kilt-maker Experience
    Don’t wast your time trying to find another kilt maker on the Royal Mile. Mr. Bill was the most educated and knowledgeable craftsman that made an otherwise overwhelming experience incredibly streamlined and simple. The shop is the best kind of organized-cozy-chaos that made you feel like you were working with the master professional. Our order shipped internationally within a month, which was impressive considering the quality and steps involved. Doing business with them and our resulting purchase was the highlight of our trip.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written November 12, 2023
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Monty K
2 contributions
Authentic Kilt-maker Experience
Sep 2023 • Family
Don’t wast your time trying to find another kilt maker on the Royal Mile. Mr. Bill was the most educated and knowledgeable craftsman that made an otherwise overwhelming experience incredibly streamlined and simple. The shop is the best kind of organized-cozy-chaos that made you feel like you were working with the master professional. Our order shipped internationally within a month, which was impressive considering the quality and steps involved. Doing business with them and our resulting purchase was the highlight of our trip.
Written November 12, 2023
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FellowTraveler783695
13 contributions
Great!
Jun 2019
This place is so cool and the history of the building is fascinating. We ordered some items made using my husband's family tartan. They had to be shipped to us and they were beautiful. If I ever get to go back to Edinbugh I will go back.
Written April 23, 2020
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Lorraine F
Nottingham, UK7 contributions
Wonderful had crafted kilt shop
May 2023 • Couples
Wonderful shop which hand crafts quality, made to measure kilts. Staff are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Would thoroughly recommend if you are looking for a quality kilt. Baillie the dog is also completly charming!
Written May 22, 2023
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Frans V
7 contributions
What a true gem of a find!
Nov 2022
Looking for somewhere to get proper military trews made, and after stepping back in time when I stepped through Bill's door, I've found the right place! Bill (owner) and Kenny (one of his former Royal Scots staff) could not have been more welcoming. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and they are both very knowledgeable. I and several colleagues will be getting trews and waistcoats made here. Cannot wait for the finished article.
Written November 15, 2022
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Stuart G
Petersfield, UK102 contributions
Best kilts in Edinburgh
Feb 2019 • Friends
I have bought a few kilts here so when my brother wanted one for his daughters wedding I didn't hesitate to recommend the Celtic Craft centre. He was delighted with the variety of tartan and the help and level of service he received. He is more than happy with his outfit and I am sure he will enjoy it for many years.
Written February 13, 2019
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Nigel B
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia11 contributions
A good, honest, traditional tailor
Dec 2018 • Family
Having traveled half way across the world to visit Edinburgh, it was particular depressing to go into all the so called 'traditional kilt makers' on the Royal Mile and Old Town only to be met by pushy condescending sales staff, 'plastic Jocks' or friendly eastern European clueless sales people. I first saw Bill taking down his sign as he was shutting shop, but with a friendly smile he invited us in. Upon immediately entering his shop it was obvious that he was an artisan of the highest caliber. Realising the lateness of the hour we left him to go home, promising to return the next day. When we returned I immediately knew we had made the right choice as I was helped through the process of choosing the correct variant of our family tartan for the outfit I wanted. Overall it was a great experience and I feel incredibly happy with my choice and content with both the quality and cost of my purchase. I sincerely cannot rate the Celtic Craft Centre highly enough and implore anyone looking for genuinely honest, good quality, well tailored, reasonably priced clothing to make a bee line for this establishment!
Written December 13, 2018
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lynn948
Toronto, Canada15 contributions
Great shop to look for clan stuff
Sep 2019 • Friends
Small shop tucked away down a lane off the Main Street. Lots of kilt material and clan stuff. Knowledgeable staff.
Written October 22, 2019
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SRO1983
Edinburgh, UK28 contributions
Best Shop in Edinburgh for Authentic Scottish Kilts and other items
May 2018 • Couples
This place a hidden gem among many carbon copy tacky shops on the royal mile. The shop is really nice inside and was miles apart from the other shops i have been to.

I went in to buy a Sgian-dubh and the owner was very helpful, he ordered it in for me and contacted me when it arrived. At the same time my girlfriends mum who was visiting from Australia ordered a scarf in her family tartan which was shipped to Australia.

I'm planning on a purchasing replacement kilt outfit and i'll definitely go here for it
Written April 18, 2019
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Stephen H
Doncaster, UK416 contributions
Helpful and attentive
Apr 2019 • Couples
Bought a kilt and accessories last year and then an additional jacket and waistcoat this. Both times received good advice and service with timely despatch of the finished goods- which were absolutely perfect.
Can happily recommend.
Written April 15, 2019
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Gert Borchert
Riga, Latvia106 contributions
Outstanding
Aug 2018
You need to know that the shop is there - otherwise you dont find it.
I have got my kilt done thre, plus several for the band, and it is first class work done by Bill.
Written November 11, 2018
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