The Old Firm are woven into the fabric of Scottish society – and now they have been knitted into a half-and-half kilt.
The design is the brainchild of Outlander actor Scott Kyle.(Image: )
The Old Firm are woven into the fabric of Scottish society – and now they have been knitted into a half-and-half kilt. The design is the brainchild of Outlander actor Scott Kyle.
Scott, 42, approached Iain Carlton of Kilts 4 U with his request to mark 20 years of starring in and producing Singin’ I’m No A Billy, He’s A Tim. Des Dillon’s stage play explores what happens when a Celtic fan and a Rangers fan are locked up together on the day of an Old Firm match. It ultimately finds they have more in common than they thought.
Scott said: “I’ve been surrounded by this football rivalry for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I shared a room with my brother. I was Rangers and he was Celtic. We had a divide right up the middle, with posters on either side.
The kilt is a combination of the Rangers and Celtic tartans(Image: )
“Billy and Tim has played a huge part in my life over two decades. I’ve worn a half-and-half top but I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be great to have a kilt?’
“Iain has secured the contract for the two kilts – it’s the first time one person has had both tartans – and that’s why I was able to do a half and half. It’s a fun way of highlighting the show to the world and getting the positive message across.”
The Old Firm kilt was made with the blessing of both Glasgow clubs after Kilts 4 U secured the licences for the Celtic FC and Rangers FC Highlandwear collections and was woven at a mill in Perthshire.
The design is the brainchild of Outlander actor Scott Kyle.(Image: )
Scott, who grew up in Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, loves bringing Old Firm supporters together.
Billy and Tim has become one of Scottish theatre’s biggest recent successes, with Scott recently recruiting former Celtic and Rangers stars including Simon Donnelly, Jackie McNamara, David Robertson and Charlie Miller for cameo roles.
He has even run anti-sectarian workshops at schools and youth groups. Scott hopes to wear the kilt in April’s New York Tartan Day parade.
He also believes the design would be perfect for a wedding with split football loyalties.
Scott said: “If there’s a Celtic and a Rangers supporter planning a wedding, I’d love to hear from them. Love wins.”