Robert MacDonald
Haliburton School of The Arts
Robert MacDonald SBStJ CD FSA Scot, first expressed his desire to work with fabric when at age 4 he clamoured to his Granny to learn to sew, and he has continued sewing by hand ever since. By age 14 he was seeking an apprenticeship as a kilt maker and he achieved that aim two years later when he enlisted in the Seaforth Highlanders. He rose to the position of Regimental Master Kiltmaker to two of Canada's 16 Kilted Regiments. After 26 years' service, Robert retired from the Army as a Captain but he continues to work for the Highland Regiments as he trains a new generation of kilt makers and tailors. He is now not only one of the Commonwealth's most highly-regarded kilt makers and authorities on Highland Dress, he has also won great acclaim for his abilities as an instructor. Robert has been appointed Senior Curator of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Museum and Archives. www.westcoastkilts.com
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