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Welcome to House of Scotland!
Established in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand in 1987,
"LEWIS TURRELL'S HOUSE OF SCOTLAND LIMITED"
caters for Kilt Hire, hand sewn made to measure Kilts,
Gifts, Jewellery, Music and all your Scottish Requirements.
"LEWIS TURRELL'S HOUSE OF SCOTLAND LIMITED"
caters for Kilt Hire, hand sewn made to measure Kilts,
Gifts, Jewellery, Music and all your Scottish Requirements.
- Lewis Turrell
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LEWIS A TURRELL MBE
30.4.1935 - 21.4.2011
Lewis Turrell commenced piping in Auckland at the age of seven under the tutelage of Mr W.M. Kennedy of Greenock. From the age of twelve his family spent two years in Wellington where he received instruction from Mr George MacLennan of Inverness.
Lewis competed successfully in New Zealand and Australia before travelling to Scotland, arriving in March 1957 after a five week journey by boat.
Studying under Pipe Major Donald MacLeod at the Bridge of Don Barracks, Aberdeen, in 1957 he won the Piobaireachd at the Royal Braemar Gathering, the first piper from outside Scotland to do so. In 1958 he became the first overseas piper to win the Highland Society's Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting in Inverness. At the same meeting he also won the Strathspey and Reel and the Jig, a feat rarely achieved. He also came second in the March to fellow New Zealander, Allan R Dodd.
Pipe Major Donald Macleod with Lewis Turrell, Inverness 1958
Whilst in Scotland Lewis also enjoyed a season with the "White Heather Group", piped for a tour with the dancer Bobby Watson, and piped for the Highland Dancers at an International Folk Festival in Dublin. Returning to New Zealand in early 1960, Lewis pursued a successful business career and in the seventies became more involved in Pipe Bands. Lewis was Pipe Major of the City of Invercargill Pipe band from 1975 to 1982, leading the Band to Grade 1 New Zealand Champions in 1979 and 1980. At the same time he was Pipe Major of the Pipes and Drums 4th Otago-Southland Regiment. In 1982 he was appointed Pipe Major of the City of Wellington Pipe Band, taking the Band to five consecutive New Zealand Championship wins. In 1987 the Band was guest Band at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. He was appointed the Queen's Piper for New Zealand in 1977 and held that office for Her Majesty's tours until 1986.
Awarded MBE for services to piping in 1981. Lewis judged extensively throughout New Zealand and Australia.
In October 1987 Lewis returned to Auckland and set up his business "Lewis Turrell's House of Scotland" in Mt Eden. He continued to enjoy piping for pleasure, composing, and assisting talented young pipers. He also piped for the Balmoral Dancers for twenty-three years. In 1994 he piped with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra under Sir William Southgate at the Australasian Premiere of Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies' "Orkney Wedding At Sunrise", an event which he enjoyed immensely. Lewis was also often asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for Pipe Band and Piping Concerts, a task he relished.
Lewis A. Turrell MBE, 1994
His collection of bagpipe music was published in Scotland in 1999.
After a battle with lung cancer Lewis passed away on April 21st 2011.
Today his business is carried on by his family.
Lewis competed successfully in New Zealand and Australia before travelling to Scotland, arriving in March 1957 after a five week journey by boat.
Studying under Pipe Major Donald MacLeod at the Bridge of Don Barracks, Aberdeen, in 1957 he won the Piobaireachd at the Royal Braemar Gathering, the first piper from outside Scotland to do so. In 1958 he became the first overseas piper to win the Highland Society's Gold Medal at the Northern Meeting in Inverness. At the same meeting he also won the Strathspey and Reel and the Jig, a feat rarely achieved. He also came second in the March to fellow New Zealander, Allan R Dodd.
Pipe Major Donald Macleod with Lewis Turrell, Inverness 1958
Whilst in Scotland Lewis also enjoyed a season with the "White Heather Group", piped for a tour with the dancer Bobby Watson, and piped for the Highland Dancers at an International Folk Festival in Dublin. Returning to New Zealand in early 1960, Lewis pursued a successful business career and in the seventies became more involved in Pipe Bands. Lewis was Pipe Major of the City of Invercargill Pipe band from 1975 to 1982, leading the Band to Grade 1 New Zealand Champions in 1979 and 1980. At the same time he was Pipe Major of the Pipes and Drums 4th Otago-Southland Regiment. In 1982 he was appointed Pipe Major of the City of Wellington Pipe Band, taking the Band to five consecutive New Zealand Championship wins. In 1987 the Band was guest Band at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. He was appointed the Queen's Piper for New Zealand in 1977 and held that office for Her Majesty's tours until 1986.
Awarded MBE for services to piping in 1981. Lewis judged extensively throughout New Zealand and Australia.
In October 1987 Lewis returned to Auckland and set up his business "Lewis Turrell's House of Scotland" in Mt Eden. He continued to enjoy piping for pleasure, composing, and assisting talented young pipers. He also piped for the Balmoral Dancers for twenty-three years. In 1994 he piped with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra under Sir William Southgate at the Australasian Premiere of Sir Peter Maxwell-Davies' "Orkney Wedding At Sunrise", an event which he enjoyed immensely. Lewis was also often asked to be the Master of Ceremonies for Pipe Band and Piping Concerts, a task he relished.
Lewis A. Turrell MBE, 1994
His collection of bagpipe music was published in Scotland in 1999.
After a battle with lung cancer Lewis passed away on April 21st 2011.
Today his business is carried on by his family.
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You are welcome to conveniently book your kilt hire by phone:
dial (09) 630 0502 (within New Zealand) or dial +649 630 0502 from other countries. To see our Open Hours and Time Zone details click here.
We also accept email enquiries sent to us at info@houseofscotland.co.nz
Before visiting our shop see our Location Map and Building Photo to help find us easily.
You can now also easily Book your Kilt Hire Online by completing our online booking form. For this you will need to provide your measurements to fit.
While we normally fit to measurements you provide feel free to Contact Us to arrange a time to come to the shop for a measured fitting.
You may prefer to download our printable Kilt Hire Booking Form as an Adobe PDF file. Simply print, complete and fax or post the booking form to us or bring it into the shop. See below for our Fax Number and Postal Address. To read the downloaded booking form file you will need the Adobe PDF Reader software (already installed on most computers).
You may find payment via direct credit or Internet banking convenient - for this please find our Bank Account Details and other Accepted Payment Options below.
Gifts Orders
You are most welcome to conveniently order by phone: dial (09) 630 0502 (within New Zealand) or dial +649 630 0502 from other countries. Check our Open Hours and Time Zone details.
We accept email enquiries sent to us at info@houseofscotland.co.nz.
Before visiting our shop see our Location Map and Building Photo to help find us easily.
You may prefer to download our printable Gifts Order Form as an Adobe PDF file. Simply print, complete and fax or post your order form or bring it into the shop. See bottom of page for our Fax Number and Postal Address. To read the downloaded order form file you will need the Adobe PDF Reader software (already installed on most computers).
You may find payment via direct credit or Internet banking convenient - for this please find our Bank Account Details and other Accepted Payment Options below.
Payment Options
Payment methods currently accepted include:
- Cash
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- Cheque
- Traveller's Cheque
- Visa
- MasterCard
- AMEX
- Bank Deposit
- Internet Banking.
We accept sales enquiries by phone, fax, postal mail or email.
We can readily accept payment details for credit cards by phone, fax, postal mail or in person.
For your own security please do not submit credit card details to us via email.
To talk to us dial (09) 630 0502 (within New Zealand) or +649 630 0502 from overseas.
To fax us dial (09) 630 0879 (within New Zealand) or +649 630 0879 from overseas.
Our postal and street address is:
Lewis Turrell's House of Scotland Ltd
36 Balmoral Road, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024, NEW ZEALAND
See our Location Map and Directions and our Building Photo to help find us easily.
For Internet Banking and Bank Deposits our account details are:
LEWIS TURRELL'S HOUSE OF SCOTLAND LTD
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Terms of Trade
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Freight and Delivery
Freight and packaging is not included in our advertised prices. Instead these charges are calculated on receipt of your order. We will notify you of the freight charges and upon your acceptance of these your order will be dispatched. To aid calculation of freight charges please ensure you provide relevant postal code information with your delivery address.
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Lewis Turrell's House of Scotland Ltd provides a quality Scottish Kilt Hire service
catering from individuals to groups for weddings, balls, ceilidh and all occasions.
catering from individuals to groups for weddings, balls, ceilidh and all occasions.
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Kilt Hire Service
Prince Charlie Jacket
Prince Charlie Waistcoat
Waist Belt & Buckle
Kilt Hose
If diced - three dice showing from top of hose when folded to the top of spat or three fingers from bone at outside of knee cap.
Garter Flashes
Both flashes should be worn the same equal distance on both legs.
Prince Charlie Waistcoat
Waist Belt & Buckle
Kilt Hose
If diced - three dice showing from top of hose when folded to the top of spat or three fingers from bone at outside of knee cap.
Garter Flashes
Both flashes should be worn the same equal distance on both legs.
Black Bow Tie
Kilt
Worn evenly - inside and outside. Apron fastened by buckle and resting just above half way mark of knee cap. Ensure pattern is correct at front centre.
Sporran
Should be worn so that the cantle of the sporran is one hand's breadth from the underside of the waist belt
Sgian Dubh (black knife)
Ghillie Brogues (footwear)
Kilt
Worn evenly - inside and outside. Apron fastened by buckle and resting just above half way mark of knee cap. Ensure pattern is correct at front centre.
Sporran
Should be worn so that the cantle of the sporran is one hand's breadth from the underside of the waist belt
Sgian Dubh (black knife)
Ghillie Brogues (footwear)
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Copyright © 2009-2013 - LEWIS TURRELL’S HOUSE OF SCOTLAND LTD - All Rights Reserved
PROPRIETOR Kaye R. Turrell
SHOP HOURS MON,WED,THU,FRI: 9:30am-5pm TUE: 9:30am-1pm SAT: 10am-1pm - (or appointment)
POSTAL & STREET ADDRESS 36 Balmoral Road - Mt Eden - Auckland 1024 - New Zealand
Location Map, Directions & Building Photo
TEL +64.(0)9.630.0502 - FAX +64.(0)9.630.0879 - TWITTER @houseofscotland
EMAIL info@houseofscotland.co.nz - WEBSITE www.houseofscotland.co.nz
All prices are New Zealand Dollars, include GST and exclude freight.
Gift wrapping provided on request at no extra charge.
Use of this website is subject to our published Terms and Conditions
- WEBSITE ENQUIRIES webmaster@houseofscotland.co.nz
About Us - Map & Photo - Currency - Lookup Code - Policies - Links - Search - Site Map
Copyright © 2009-2013 - LEWIS TURRELL’S HOUSE OF SCOTLAND LTD - All Rights Reserved
PROPRIETOR Kaye R. Turrell
SHOP HOURS MON,WED,THU,FRI: 9:30am-5pm TUE: 9:30am-1pm SAT: 10am-1pm - (or appointment)
POSTAL & STREET ADDRESS 36 Balmoral Road - Mt Eden - Auckland 1024 - New Zealand
Location Map, Directions & Building Photo
TEL +64.(0)9.630.0502 - FAX +64.(0)9.630.0879 - TWITTER @houseofscotland
EMAIL info@houseofscotland.co.nz - WEBSITE www.houseofscotland.co.nz
All prices are New Zealand Dollars, include GST and exclude freight.
Gift wrapping provided on request at no extra charge.
Use of this website is subject to our published Terms and Conditions
- WEBSITE ENQUIRIES webmaster@houseofscotland.co.nz
PROPRIETOR Kaye R. Turrell
SHOP HOURS MON,WED,THU,FRI: 9:30am-5pm TUE: 9:30am-1pm SAT: 10am-1pm - (or appointment)
POSTAL & STREET ADDRESS 36 Balmoral Road - Mt Eden - Auckland 1024 - New Zealand
Location Map, Directions & Building Photo
TEL +64.(0)9.630.0502 - FAX +64.(0)9.630.0879 - TWITTER @houseofscotland
EMAIL info@houseofscotland.co.nz - WEBSITE www.houseofscotland.co.nz
All prices are New Zealand Dollars, include GST and exclude freight.
Gift wrapping provided on request at no extra charge.
Use of this website is subject to our published Terms and Conditions
- WEBSITE ENQUIRIES webmaster@houseofscotland.co.nz