Article added by: Pauline on 25 January 2008
Jan 25th sees Scottish folk toast the life of Robert Burns, born 1759 in Alloway, just 150 miles South of us here in Aberdeen.
The annual celebration of his life, poems and songs will be celebrated across Scotland tonight and over the coming weekend. Our cold winter evenings will be warmed with formal Burns suppers, where the great Bard’s life will be celebrated and his poetry read out loud.
To enjoy your own Burns Supper - all you need is a place to gather, plenty of haggis, neeps and tatties, a bunch of friends, a master of ceremonies, and good Scotch drink to ward off the bitter northern winds. These ingredients will ensure a good giggle as you try to do justice to great words and spirit of Robbie Burns.
Ideally, everyone should bring along some of Rab’s poetry to read out or maybe a song to sing (there’s plenty on the Internet.) In this way everyone gets involved and can take turns in being the object of amusement to all gathered. It’s not hard to see why this tradition has been continued for so long - Burns Suppers are always fun - often eye-watering funny.
For the majority of us, Burns is best known and most often sung song, reminding us that Burns is a poet of friendship. Auld Lang Syne is now generally sung at the end of a convivial evening and at New Year the world over.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Tho’ they return with scars?
hese are the noble hero’s lot
Obtain’d in glorious wars
Welcome, my Varo, to my breast
Thy arms about me twine
And make me once again as blest
As I was lang syne
Methinks around us on each bough
A thousand cupids play
Whils thro’ the groves I walk with you
Each object makes me gay
Since your return the sun and moon
With brighter beams do shine
Streams murmur soft notes while they run
As they did lang syne
A very happy birthday Robbie Burns!
Article added by: Robert on 9 January 2008
Wow… Our first Christmas at Kiltmakers.co.uk and boy were we busy! So busy in fact that we’ve hardly a moment to update our news section.
Over the holiday we’ve added a raft of new gift ideas - more on these in the next few days. First things first though - a word about our new Engraving Service.
Has someone you know recently become a parent, passed their driving test, graduated or maybe become engaged? We’ve a great idea for a truly personal gift.
All our Tankards, Quaichs, Flasks and many other gifts can now be engraved with your own message for just £5.00. The initial customer comments have been fantastic - here’s just one example.
“Thankyou for supplying the items i requested, the turn around time
was tight and they were delivered on time and were very good quality” G Wilson
To order engraving it couldn’t be easier - simply place an item you would like into your basket and you can choose the engraving option:
Remember: Many customers also combine engraving with our Premium Gift Wrap service.
Article added by: Yvonne on 12 November 2007
A big thank you to all who replied to our ‘How did we do’ e-mail asking if you’re happy with the service you’ve received. We are always pleased to get feedback from our customers so we know how and where we can improve and make shopping at kiltmakers.co.uk a pleasant experience. Here are a few of the reviews we’ve had…
A.D wrote on Monday 17th September
Value for money: 4
Delivery: 5
Communication: 5
Comments:
very prompt service and good follow up phone call. would definately reccommend to others. thanks.
M.B wrote on Tuesday 18th September
Value for money: 5
Delivery: 5
Communication: 5
Comments:
great shirt,good price,delivery as scheduled.
M.R Wrote on Saturday 17th October
Value for money: 5
Delivery: 5
Communication: 5
Comments:
I was very pleased with the order and the service from yourselves. I will not hesitate to use your site for any other items I require in the future.
M.A wrote on Sunday 28th October
Value for money: 4
Delivery: 5
Communication: 5
Comments:
really pleased with your service
A.M wrote on Tuesday 30th October
Value for money: 5
Delivery: 5
Communication: 5
Comments:
Well done we will come back again
L.L wrote on Tuesday 30th October
Value for money: 5
Delivery: 5
Communication: 5
Comments:
Your service is fantastic I wish all internet sellers were like you.
Article added by: Yvonne on 2 November 2007
It’s been a busy time here at kiltmakers.co.uk
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Throughout October we’ve been constantly adding new products and categories to our website and continue to do so everyday.
Just a few of our latest additions include the fantastic sgian dugh gift sets which hold cufflinks, kilt pins and belt buckles.
We’ve added a new section for Christening gifts and we now stock a range of dazzling Charms.
Our ever popular Thomas Joseph section has been expanded to include mugs and don’t forget to grab your 2008 calanders!
We’re currently adding an exciting range of Christmas Cards and Decorations - Use the buttons on the top right to make sure you’re kept up to date with the latest news.
Article added by: Robert on 30 October 2007
As the Christmas season approaches we’re sure you’ll love our real time-saver.
You can now request that we gift wrap any product for just £3.50.
Our premium gift wrap includes:
- High quality green wrapping paper
- Luxury gold ribbon & dazzling foil bow
- Additional packaging to protect the wrapping in transit
- A complimentary gift card with your personal message
Simply place an item in your basket and you can choose the gift wrap option:
