A SCOTTISH whisky firm has been condemned after it was revealed that the kilt worn by Harrison Ford in its viral TV ads was made by an English company.
The legendary Hollywood star starred in a series of adverts as part of a marketing campaign for Glenmorangie whisky.
The Star Wars actor praised the “unpretentious and amusing” commercials, which show the production of Glenmorangie Original 12 Years Old and The Infinita 18 Years Old, in Tain, Highlands.
The episodic films, Once Upon a Time in Scotland, are directed by actor and filmmaker Joel Edgerton, and were described by the whisky firm as celebrating “the significance of its home, its craftsmanship and the people that make its award-winning whiskies”.
But it has been revealed that the kilt worn by Ford was created by London-based company Palace, which specialises in skateboarding clothing and designer streetwear.
Scottish kilt makers have hit out at the move.
Kilt maker Daiglen of Scotland’s managing director Iain Hawthorne told The Daily Record: “Glenmorangie are very much a Scottish brand.
“If a kilt is being made they should be seeking a Scottish kilt manufacturer.
“They use fine Scottish water, we used fine Scottish wool.”
He added: “Would I have preferred to see a Scottish company make a kilt for Mr Ford? Absolutely.
“It should have been produced in Scotland under a Scottish name.
“We would have been delighted to have had the opportunity of making the kilt for Mr Ford, having already made ones for a number of other celebrities.”
John Culbert, owner of Glenisla Kilts, said: “For Harrison Ford we would have liked to have had the opportunity to make the kilt.
“It is disappointing and annoying not to have been given a chance.
“It’s certainly something we would have made a big fuss about had we been asked.
He added: “Skateboarding and whisky drinking doesn’t go together anyway.”
A spokesperson for Glenmorangie said: “This campaign is a love letter to Scotland, showcasing the stunning scenery, incredible whisky and our historic distillery to a global audience. Across the campaign we worked with a wide range of Scottish companies to bring it to life and are looking forward to sharing more exciting partnerships in the coming months.”
