Whisky firm under fire for Harrison Ford TV advert featuring kilt made by English firm

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Whisky giant Glenmorangie has come under fire after the kilt worn by Harrison Ford in its new TV ads was created by an English skateboarding firm.The Indiana Jones actor is the star of the company’s ads promoting two of their malt brands.The 12-part series features the 82-year- old American actor at Ardross Castle – home of BBC’s 'The Traitors' – and workers at Glenmorangie’s distillery in Tain, Easter Ross.However, the kilt worn by the Star Wars legend was created by London-based company Palace, which specialises in skateboarding clothing and other designer streetwear.Scots kilt makers have criticised the decision to hand the contract to an English firm.Kilt maker Daiglen of Scotland’s managing director Iain Hawthorne said: “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.” The boss of the firm, based in Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, 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 one of the biggest kilt manufacturers, Glenisla Kilts, believes it would have been a boost for the industry in Scotland to have the Blade Runner star wearing one made by a firm from north of the Border.John, 73, whose company is based in Lanarkshire, 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