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New Macleod of Harris Sportkilt !
Descended from the Norse kings of Man and the North Isles, the clan of MacLeod comprised two main branches, the MacLeods of Skye and the MacLeods of Lewis. The MacLeods of Skye established the seat at Dunvegan, which remains the chief’s seat to this day.
The name of this branch of the MacLeod clan, “Siol Tormod” from Tormod, grandson of Olaf the Black, who founded the clan. Tormod’s son supported Robert the Bruce in the War of Independence but, by and large, the MacLeods retained their own spirit of independence through the tortuous politics of fourteenth and fifteenth century Scotland.
The survival of the clan during the reign of James V was due mainly to the 8th chief of Dunvegan, Alasdair Crotach, or “Hump-Back” as he was known. It was during his chieftainship that the famous fairy tower of Dunvegan was built – now hailed as one of the finest monuments in the Hebrides. He was also renowned as a patron of the arts, encouraging such activity as piping and pibroch music.
Another notable chief, Ruaraidh Mor, the 15th chief, continued the work of Alasdair Crotach and succeeded in establishing Dunvegan as the cultural centre of the isles. His name lives on in the shape of a great drinking horn which plays an integral part in the rite of passage of every MacLeod chief. The horn, which holds one and a half bottles of claret must be downed in one draft “without setting down or falling down”.
One of the clan’s most treasured relics is the Fairy Flag of Dunvegan. It is said to have been woven by fairies and to possess magical properties. It has been kept at Dunvegan for centuries and is said to bring luck and fortune to the Clan MacLeod.
A Sport Kilt for women with an 18″ length, made from the same great 8oz poly-blend material.
Available in 4 sizes, Small 1-4, Medium 4-8, Large 9-14, and XL 14-22.
This kilt has pleats all around the back and sides, with a flat front panel, or apron, in the front, as well as a small inside “stash” pocket. Each is a wrap-around style kilt that comes with a secure velcro closure, and elastic in the waistband for comfort and fit.
You can also add custom options to your kilt to make it unique, like having the sewn-down pleats (we highly recommend this option), belt loops, fringe on the opening side, and even buckle strap closures for a custom one-of-a-kind look.
Size note: small fits 24-30″ waists, medium is for 27-33″ large is for 34-38″ waists and XL fits 39-46″ waist sizes.






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