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EDINBURGH
KILTMAKERS
ACADEMY
Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy
is the brainchild of Gordon
Nicolson, a man who knows
more than most about the art of
crafting tartan. The esteemed
kiltmaker has been plying his
trade for over 30 years from
his flagship store on the Royal
Mile. In recent years, Nicolson
Kiltmakers has been instrumental
in
establishing
Edinburgh
Kiltmakers Academy. Following
16 weeks of intensive study and
hands-on experience, graduates
of the course will walk away
with the highest level of training
experience in kiltmaking. After
learning about the different styles
and weights of tartan, students
will delve into the art of hand-
stitching and will discover what it
takes to craft the perfect kilt, from
selecting the number of pleats
to lining it. The academy is also
looking to offer an apprenticeship
in kiltmaking, which would last
for 18 months and be followed
by the offer of work within the
kiltmaking industry. For overseas
students, an intensive two-week
kiltmaking course covers all the
basics, and is rewarded with an
Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy
Certificate. By taking this course,
students can learn a practical
skill and preserve the knowledge
of traditional kiltmaking that
has been passed down through
generations.
