A Scotsman living in Adelaide is grabbing attention after starting a new business cleaning windows in his kilt.
John Durrant, originally from the remote island of Bute on the west coast of Scotland, came to Australia three years ago as a marketing manager but made a drastic change in career after being made redundant twice in two years.
John cleans windows inside and out, including up to three storey homes, in his traditional Stuart tartan kilt, which he chose to honour his hometown on the tiny Scottish island he hails from.
Since launching the business at the beginning of October, his business has rocketed.
John said he decided to start the business after becoming fed up with working in corporate life. He was made redundant twice in two years and was looking to try something completely different.
“I’ve worked in media and marketing for 20 years and after losing two jobs in as many years, I just woke up one day and decided I was done with marketing and done with the corporate life. I suppose that was the easy part,” John said.
“It was only when I actually stopped and thought, ‘okay, what can I do now?’ that things started to move from there.”
John’s business, Kilted Cleaners, has proved a massive hit with hundreds of happy customers and perfect five-star reviews.
He said the reaction to the new business has been overwhelmingly positive.
“I’m so happy with the way the business has gone so far. I had no idea it would take off quite the way it has when I started.”
For the avoidance of doubt, John says he always wears underwear when he’s working but not if he’s wearing his kilt socially.
“I would never do a job without jocks on, just in case someone happens to be walking under my ladder or there’s a gust of wind,” he says.
“But when I wear it socially, maybe a wedding or something, I’m always a true Scotsman. I wouldn’t be allowed back into Scotland if I were to wear a kilt at a wedding with boxers on.”
John’s business, Kilted Cleaners, covers a large area from Victor Harbor in the south to Gawler and its surrounding regions in the north.
To book, visit kiltedcleaners.com.au or call on 1800 45 54 54. You can also find him on Facebook at KiltedCleaners.
LATEST NEWS
- Drinks with a view: Adelaide’s rooftop bar guide
Where should you go to get as close to heaven as possible? We’ve put together a list of Adelaide’s rooftop bars to help you head for the clouds. - FIRST LOOK: Home of Plenty cellar door brings Mediterranean-Palm Springs vibes to the Fleurieu
A new cellar door in Currency Creek has opened its doors called Home of Plenty, offering easy-drinking vinos, med-leaning dishes and groovy vibes. - Phone detection testing begins in South Australia
Testing is underway on SA’s first mobile phone detection cameras installed at key metropolitan corridors in a bid to reduce dangerous distraction behind the wheel. - Hundreds of affordable land allotments to be released in Adelaide’s north
A number of new affordable land allotments are set to become available at Playford Alive in Munno Para. - Footy fans warned as train delays scheduled for Friday night’s game
Footy Express services to Adelaide Oval are poised to be affected by an ongoing industrial dispute, with train drivers rallying against overtime as they push for improved pay.
More News
