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The Kiltmakers Chronicle

  • The Kiltmaker and The Prince of Wales

    An unforgettable moment for the GNK Family occurred in March 2022.
    Our very own EKA graduate turned Kiltmaker, now Marketing & Media Assistant, Emma Wilkinson was honoured to have the opportunity to meet HRH The Prince of Wales at St James Palace in London.
  • Trews: Traditionally Contemporary

    Trews have been a staple of the highlandwear wardrobe for a very long time - even thought to outdate the kilt. As we lead highlandwear trends f...
  • In Conversation with Gordon Nicolson

    Gordon kindly gave this interview in April 2020 - during a global pandemic and at the height of the UK's nationwide lockdown. The timing for t...
  • Uniform: From Culloden to the Trenches

    The kilt has been present at some of the most devastating events in Scottish, British and World history. It has been a symbol of together...
  • The Military Box Pleat - Regimental Kilts

    There's a number of ways to pleat up tartan into tailored kilts. A distinctive pleating method which applies specifically to regimental kilts ...
  • Outlandish: A LoullyMakes Collection

    Capturing the beautiful and dramatic romance of Scotland through luxurious handmade accessories and editorial vision...   As we get to g...
  • From Kings and Clansmen to the Catwalk

    From the clansmen of Scotland, to the Kings of Great Britain all way to the modern day catwalk. Tartan has kept a prominent spot in fash...
  • Flodden: From Battlefield to Tartan

    On the 9th of September 1513, the Scots and English armies met in battle on Flodden Field, close to Branxton Northumberland…a battle that caused such devastation it is still commemorated to this day.
  • Editorial: Introducing British Wool Tartan

    For the first time in a long time, British wool kilt tartans are back and brought to us by Lochcarron of Scotland.
  • The Colours of Tartan

    Ancient | Modern | Hunting | Dress | Weathered | Muted   Lets take a closer look at the colours of tartan, how they work and what they m...
  • GNK All Stars: JJ Chalmers

    What an honour it was to create a beautiful handmade kilt for BBC Strictly Come Dancing for a second time! This time, for this years celebrity Scotsman, JJ Chalmers.
  • Meet The Makers: Lovat Mill

    An insight into the work of Lovat Mill - The Home of Tweed. A mill deeply rooted in upholding the textiles traditions of the past while pioneering into the weaving future.