The Kiltmakers Chronicle

September 2024 - Hire of the Month - Holyrood Tartan

September 2024 - Hire of the Month - Holyrood Tartan

Holyrood is a relatively modern tartan that has earned its title as one of our most popular. In Scotland, Holyrood Palace functions as the official residence of the reigning Monarch...

September 2024 - Hire of the Month - Holyrood Tartan

Holyrood is a relatively modern tartan that has earned its title as one of our most popular. In Scotland, Holyrood Palace functions as the official residence of the reigning Monarch...

Hire of the Month- August 2024 - Black Watch Weathered

Hire of the Month- August 2024 - Black Watch Weathered

Arguably, one of the most universally well-known tartans - but do you recognise this variation ?  Black Watch Weathered softens the original dark and bold hues of the famous regimental...

Hire of the Month- August 2024 - Black Watch Weathered

Arguably, one of the most universally well-known tartans - but do you recognise this variation ?  Black Watch Weathered softens the original dark and bold hues of the famous regimental...

July 2024 - Hire of the Month - University of Edinburgh Tartan

July 2024 - Hire of the Month - University of Edinburgh Tartan

Founded in 1582, it wasn’t until 2007 that the University of Edinburgh commissioned its very own tartan. Gordon Nicolson was honoured to be given the opportunity to immortalise the work...

July 2024 - Hire of the Month - University of Edinburgh Tartan

Founded in 1582, it wasn’t until 2007 that the University of Edinburgh commissioned its very own tartan. Gordon Nicolson was honoured to be given the opportunity to immortalise the work...

June 2024 - Hire of the Month - Scotland National Team Tartan

June 2024 - Hire of the Month - Scotland National Team Tartan

We're off to Germany !  All Hire customers who decide upon our winning Scotland National Team tartan outfit packages throughout the month of June can enjoy 10% discount on the...

June 2024 - Hire of the Month - Scotland National Team Tartan

We're off to Germany !  All Hire customers who decide upon our winning Scotland National Team tartan outfit packages throughout the month of June can enjoy 10% discount on the...

Editorial: A Look For The Tartan Army

Editorial: A Look For The Tartan Army

Celebrating Scotland's National Football Team as they win a place in the Euros 2024. Designed by Gordon and picked by the fans, the Scotland National Team tartan is a favourite...

Editorial: A Look For The Tartan Army

Celebrating Scotland's National Football Team as they win a place in the Euros 2024. Designed by Gordon and picked by the fans, the Scotland National Team tartan is a favourite...

Hire of the Month - May- Highland Mist

Hire of the Month - May- Highland Mist

Woven in Keith, Scotland by House of Edgar. Incorporating beautiful shades of deep blue and purple, with vivid highlights of magenta, rich green and warm gold, Highland Mist (Corporate) is a...

Hire of the Month - May- Highland Mist

Woven in Keith, Scotland by House of Edgar. Incorporating beautiful shades of deep blue and purple, with vivid highlights of magenta, rich green and warm gold, Highland Mist (Corporate) is a...

John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024

John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024

The John Muir Way Tartan Celebrates 10 Years! The route planned by Scottish Natural Heritage celebrates Muirs life & legacy, covering coastal, rural and urban landscapes in its path, reflecting...

John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024

The John Muir Way Tartan Celebrates 10 Years! The route planned by Scottish Natural Heritage celebrates Muirs life & legacy, covering coastal, rural and urban landscapes in its path, reflecting...

April - Hire of the Month - John Muir Way

April - Hire of the Month - John Muir Way

John Muir "Father of the National Parks" was born in the coastal town of Dunbar, East Lothian in April 1838. Throughout the month of April, celebrate his legacy with 10%...

April - Hire of the Month - John Muir Way

John Muir "Father of the National Parks" was born in the coastal town of Dunbar, East Lothian in April 1838. Throughout the month of April, celebrate his legacy with 10%...

A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2

A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2

As most of you who follow our Social Media channels will know - the GNKfamily flagship store on Edinburgh's Historic Canongate is currently in the midst of a rather overdue...

A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2

As most of you who follow our Social Media channels will know - the GNKfamily flagship store on Edinburgh's Historic Canongate is currently in the midst of a rather overdue...

March - Hire of the Month - Isle of Skye

March - Hire of the Month - Isle of Skye

Failte ! Isle of Skye tartan is as recognisable as it is evocative of the landscapes of the famed Misty Isle. Throughout the month of March, every customer who hones in...

March - Hire of the Month - Isle of Skye

Failte ! Isle of Skye tartan is as recognisable as it is evocative of the landscapes of the famed Misty Isle. Throughout the month of March, every customer who hones in...

A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1

A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1

Our flagship store premises at 189 Canongate have been home to GNKfamily for more than 15 years now. The ground floor and basement of this sturdy 17th-century tenement have housed, protected, and nurtured...

A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1

Our flagship store premises at 189 Canongate have been home to GNKfamily for more than 15 years now. The ground floor and basement of this sturdy 17th-century tenement have housed, protected, and nurtured...

February 2024 - Hire of the Month - Hebridean Hoolie

February 2024 - Hire of the Month - Hebridean Hoolie

Brave the stormy seasons in style with our exclusive Hebridean Hoolie tartan !  Hebridean Hoolie tartan outfit packages booked throughout the month of February can enjoy 10% discount on the...

February 2024 - Hire of the Month - Hebridean Hoolie

Brave the stormy seasons in style with our exclusive Hebridean Hoolie tartan !  Hebridean Hoolie tartan outfit packages booked throughout the month of February can enjoy 10% discount on the...