The Ministry of Defence has denied that there is a shortage of kilts in Scotland’s new super regiment.
The Royal Regiment of Scotland’s 5,000 soldiers currently have just 320 kilts between them.
The SNP’s Angus Robertson said the MoD was mistreating the infantry while former senior officers have accused it of bad planning.
Borders firm Robert Noble made the Army’s kilts at its Peebles factory for more than 150 years.
Ceremonial duties
It was claimed that Scots troops were having to share kilts because no kilt-maker has so far been awarded the new supply contract, which was put out to tender earlier this year.
An MoD spokeswoman said: “There are no problems whatsoever.
“We have plenty of kilts for ceremonial duties, and the Scottish battalions are happy with the situation.
“At the request of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, these kilts are being trialled to ensure soldiers get the most comfortable material for a variety of weather, with the best clarity of colour and pattern.”
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