Eight Yards Reviews 

364
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 50 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the high quality of products, including kilts and accessories, often noting their excellent condition and appearance. Many people highlight the efficient and prompt delivery service, with orders arriving quickly and in perfect condition, even for international shipments. The staff receives frequent commendation for being knowledgeable, helpful, and attentive, making the overall experience positive. However, some customers also noted concerns regarding the condition and durability of certain items. A few reported issues like kilts smelling of previous users, shoes being unwearable, or bags falling apart after limited use.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Was treated really well by the team at Musselburgh and welcomed as a valued customer. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and it's why I am a regular returning customer. Have hired, purchased an outfit a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What a beautiful shop! We loved the atmosphere and how attentive your people were. Thank you for the insights into how to wear a kilt and the fast delivery. The experience was so good.. I ordered anot... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hired a kilt outfit for my daughters wedding from the Dalkeith branch. Everything form initial meeting/fitting appointment to picking up the kilt and then returning after the wedding was so easy. F... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were recommended Eight Yards for kilt hire for a wedding. The staff were fantastic on the phone prior to ordering and when we went to pick up the hire. The kilts and whole outfit were beautiful q... See more


Company details

  1. Clothing Supplier

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From Autumn 2017 The Kilt Store and Kilt Hire Co will be known as Eight Yards. We will describe ourselves as providers of Scottish Menswear. To do this we need to set ourselves apart from the more throwaway, lesser quality offers that now crowd our market. And we need to continue to attract new, loyal customers across generations. Having lifelong customers is really important for keeping our business strong. We already value the craft that goes into the menswear we sell and we work hard to make sure that our style and range is modern and relevant. Our new name and brand builds on these great qualities, allowing us to extend beyond kilt hire, to communicate more of our personality, the range we offer and the value of the service we provide. The descriptor Scottish Menswear. Explains what we do and includes our core business of Kilt sales and hire, without excluding the rest of our range. We are Eight Yards. We have created Eight Yards for men of all ages who appreciate quality, tradition and craft. Like us, our customers refuse to be stuck in the past. Instead we choose to wear modern Scottish menswear with timeless, sartorial style. L I FELONG CUSTOMERS For reputation and longevity CRAF T For quality and timeless value. MODERNI TY For style and business strength ST YLE In what we bring and how we deliver it Wear with pride Our customers look to us for guidance on what to wear — and how to wear it. Our staff are the epitome of our brand come to life. If you’ve suggestions for improvements to uniforms, a little twist or tweak to add that shows how we’re leaders of the style game, go for it. We ask only that you dress to impress — and wear with pride.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks!

Good communication, good website to choose hire, well received when picking up in shop, immaculate kilts.

April 6, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality and Good Value

My daughter told me about 8 Yards as a source for tartan trousers, because she was very happy with those she had sourced from them for my grandson. I too was impressed with their good quality and value.

April 2, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and great service

Very friendly and great service. Hired a kilt was very smooth and easy process, the product was amazing and no issues at all. Thank you definitely recommend.

February 29, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top quality hire experience

The website was easy to use and when I did needed to speak to someone to query a bespoke item, they called me back within minutes. Their pricing is very competitive compared to other hire providers.

February 19, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

Staff could not have been more welcoming or helpful. We only needed to hire part of a kids kilt outfit and needed to swap a pair of ex-hire shoes bought online. Nothing was too much trouble. The hire was also ready to pick up a day earlier than expected!

January 28, 2024

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