Rob Roy Movie Tartan Ancient Kilt
Authentic Style from the Screen to the Highlands
Step into history with the Rob Roy Movie Tartan Ancient Kilt, made from the same tartan woven in Scotland and featured in the Rob Roy film. Worn like a traditional phillabeg, the Ancient Kilt includes extra tartan fabric for draping over the shoulder or styling as a fly plaid or sash—offering a versatile and historically inspired look.
Designed for comfort and authenticity, this single-width tartan kilt is lighter and cooler than a Great Kilt, making it ideal for Renaissance Fairs, Highland Games, or historic reenactments. Whether you're honoring Sir William Wallace or Rob Roy MacGregor, this kilt helps you stand out with cinematic and Celtic style.
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Same tartan woven in Scotland and used in the Rob Roy movie
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Ancient Kilt design with attached sash or fly plaid fabric
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Historically inspired phillabeg style, as worn by William Wallace in Braveheart
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Custom-made for a perfect fit
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Cooler and lighter than a Great Kilt—perfect for warm weather events
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Ideal for Ren Fairs, Highland Games, reenactments, and everyday heritage wear
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Rustic, earthy tones reflect authentic 17th–18th century Highland style
Delivery Time
Our Rob Roy 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!
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.
