
The finest handmade kilts
We pride ourselves in creating beautifully handmade kilts, tailored to perfection and designed to last a lifetime.

Exceptional kilt hire outfits
Choose from 12 different tartans and 8 jacket styles to create the perfect outfit for your occasion

The Bespoke Highlandwear Tailoring Experience
Create the perfect one-of-a-kind outfit that makes a statement and stands the test of time. Order online or visit our Edinburgh store.
Exceptional Highlandwear for your event
Our kilt hire specialists will help you find the perfect outfit for your special occasion. Book your kilt hire online or visit our Edinburgh store for a fitting.
New Bon Scott Tartan Collection
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Bon Scott Heritage Tartan Kilt
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Bon Scott Touring Tartan Kilt
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Bon Scott Heritage Tartan Lambswool Scarf
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Bon Scott Touring Tartan Lambswool Scarf
Regular price £45.00Regular priceUnit price / per
The perfect gifts & accessories
Classically stylish pieces carefully crafted to last a lifetime. Perfect for gifting, or treating yourself.
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John Muir Way Tartan Shawl by LoullyMakes
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Tartan & Leather Iona Handbag
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Flodden Tartan Lambswool Poncho by LoullyMakes
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Highland Mist Tartan Long Scarf lined with Liberty Fabrics by LoullyMakes
Regular price £48.00Regular priceUnit price / per

The spirit of Scotland
What our customers say
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Came from the states for a wedding and we didn’t know where to begin. Elliot helped us get everything together and had plenty of insight on what would look good together. Everything turned out wonderful, and looked great. Would highly recommend Gordon Nicolson for their kilt hire services!
Jason -
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Charlotte and Gordon were so kind and amazing. Got me everything needed on walk in notice. One of our most memorable interactions and moments of our trip to Scotland. Charlotte was a pure delight. It was a fun and engaging experience. This business is also a school teaching traditional kilt making! What an amazing place.
Benjamin -
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...we went directly to Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers and were not disappointed! Edinburgh is teeming with souvenir shops that claim to sell "Made in Scotland" but often offer cheap imports.
Here you can actually get high-quality, authentic products, truly made in Scotland. We were particularly impressed by the quality of the fabrics and the beautiful, traditional selection.
The shop looks rather unassuming from the outside, but inside you'll find lovingly presented, genuine craftsmanship. The employees were very friendly, knowledgeable, and took their time...
Max -
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Absolutely delightful experience! The staff are gracious and quickly accommodated my desire for a bespoke kilt. Appointments are available online or by stopping in. My wife got a scarf matching the tartan I selected (Monarch of the Glen) and I added a made to order dress sporran.
Jim


HIRE OF THE MONTH
October exclusive -Highland Granite Tartan
Highland Granite Tartan Hire Packages booked throughout the month of October 2025 can enjoy a 10% discount on the package price!
Use code GNK10OCT25 at checkout
subject to availability • T's & C's Apply
Corporate Services
From designing a company tartan to supplying kilt outfits for events, GNK have been working with businesses to create one of a kind experiences for over 20 years.



Real folk making the real thing
We’re artisans not inventors, human beings not gurus. There is love, pride and craftsmanship in everything we do. And we’re here to make you a beautiful kilt. Traditional handmade kiltmaking. Rooted in the past. Engineered for the future. Pleated to perfection.



From our family to yours...
Nestled into the shop floor of a seventeenth-century tenement on Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, we have been trading handmade kilts and highlandwear since April 2009...
At the heart of it all, is a hardworking team - the GNK Family. A wee but mighty bunch of experts in the field of highlandwear and all that it entails. Your GNK experience will be a special one.

Our values
Heritage. Craftsmanship. Sustainability. Made In Scotland
Handmade kilts tailored to an exacting standard by skilled artisans. Created with expertise in the heart of Edinburgh using the finest Scottish tartan.



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Hire of the month - Highland Granite - October 2025
Highland Granite tartan blends heritage and modern style. Its silver-to-charcoal tones create timeless elegance, perfect for weddings and formal events.
Hire of the month - Highland Granite - October 2025
Highland Granite tartan blends heritage and modern style. Its silver-to-charcoal tones create timeless elegance, perfect for weddings and formal events.
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Strictly Come Dancing is back! Watch GNK on the Dance Floor
From Hamza Yassin to JJ Chalmers, GNK kilts have graced the Strictly Come Dancing stage. Join us as we look back at some of our proudest moments on the dancefloor.
Strictly Come Dancing is back! Watch GNK on the Dance Floor
From Hamza Yassin to JJ Chalmers, GNK kilts have graced the Strictly Come Dancing stage. Join us as we look back at some of our proudest moments on the dancefloor.
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The Battle of Flodden: Reflections, Rememberance, and Tartan
The Battle of Flodden shaped Scotland, England, and the Borders. Our Flodden Commemorative Tartan, designed by Gordon Nicolson, honours this legacy.
The Battle of Flodden: Reflections, Rememberance, and Tartan
The Battle of Flodden shaped Scotland, England, and the Borders. Our Flodden Commemorative Tartan, designed by Gordon Nicolson, honours this legacy.