Lidl announced today that it will offer cheap kilts and bagpipes ahead of the Commonwealth Games.
The kilts measures three yards shorter than the traditional length of eight yards and are available in three tartans: Black Watch, Royal Stewart and Granite Grey.
It’s been reported that these items will effect Scottish kiltmakers’ businesses as full culture dress for males can cost up to £700.
Lidl spokesman Alasdair Fowle, said: “Traditionally, Highland wear can be quite expensive, which prevents a lot of people from purchasing it, so it’s great to be able to offer everyone in Scotland the chance to buy a kilt for under £20.”
The German supermarket has priced its poly viscose kilt at £19.99 with the option to buy a polyester ghillie shirt for £12.99, a sporran for £9.99 and socks for £3.99.
Also for sale as part of the Scotland at Lidl range are junior ‘playable’ bagpipes in Black Watch, Royal Stewart or Mackenzie tartan for £12.99, along with a tartan hip flask at £6.99.
The collection will be available from Thursday, 10 July.
In pictures: Lidl’s traditional Scottish clothing:
Scottish kiltmakers could be hit by Lidl’s £20 kilt offer
