The Kiltmakers Chronicle

Editorial: Romance in the Chapel

Editorial: Romance in the Chapel

A Dunbar Harbour Chapel photoshoot featuring Scottish groomswear, bridal styling, tartan tablescapes, and the work of local creatives.

Editorial: Romance in the Chapel

A Dunbar Harbour Chapel photoshoot featuring Scottish groomswear, bridal styling, tartan tablescapes, and the work of local creatives.

Editorial: Dunbar Harbourside

Editorial: Dunbar Harbourside

Dunbar harbourside photoshoot showcasing Scottish tartan, highlandwear, cliffs, the iconic harbour wall, and coastal scenery.

Editorial: Dunbar Harbourside

Dunbar harbourside photoshoot showcasing Scottish tartan, highlandwear, cliffs, the iconic harbour wall, and coastal scenery.

A model wearing the Blue Buchanan Tartan kilt

Hire of the month - Blue Buchanan: Made 100% in Scotland

Discover Blue Buchanan tartan, woven in 100% Scottish wool by Lochcarron. A heavyweight Strome cloth rich in colour, heritage and sustainability.

Hire of the month - Blue Buchanan: Made 100% in Scotland

Discover Blue Buchanan tartan, woven in 100% Scottish wool by Lochcarron. A heavyweight Strome cloth rich in colour, heritage and sustainability.

Gifting presents at First Footing

What is First Footing? Everything You Need to Know

Discover the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footing: explore its history, meaning, gifts, and ways to practice this Hogmanay ritual in your own home.

What is First Footing? Everything You Need to Know

Discover the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footing: explore its history, meaning, gifts, and ways to practice this Hogmanay ritual in your own home.

Helen McDermott

Helen’s Story: A Kiltmaker’s Journey of Craft and Family Heritage

Explore Helen McDermott’s journey to her 300th kilt, from EKA student to celebrated kiltmaker and tutor, blending craft, heritage, and passion for Scottish tradition.

Helen’s Story: A Kiltmaker’s Journey of Craft and Family Heritage

Explore Helen McDermott’s journey to her 300th kilt, from EKA student to celebrated kiltmaker and tutor, blending craft, heritage, and passion for Scottish tradition.

What to Wear to a Ceilidh: An Expert Guide for Men, Women, Weddings & More

What to Wear to a Ceilidh: An Expert Guide for Men, Women, Weddings & More

From kilts and trews to dresses and jumpsuits, discover top tips from highlandwear expert Louise Nicolson on comfort, style, and tradition for every ceilidh.

What to Wear to a Ceilidh: An Expert Guide for Men, Women, Weddings & More

From kilts and trews to dresses and jumpsuits, discover top tips from highlandwear expert Louise Nicolson on comfort, style, and tradition for every ceilidh.

Festive Hours & Last Shipping Dates

Festive Hours & Last Shipping Dates

Here’s everything you need to know about our 2025 festive opening hours and final shipping dates for Christmas delivery.

Festive Hours & Last Shipping Dates

Here’s everything you need to know about our 2025 festive opening hours and final shipping dates for Christmas delivery.

A bride and groom pose for a photo outside a castle

Scottish Wedding Vow Renewal: Giada & Gianluca

An Italian couple renewed their vows in Scotland wearing our Muted Red Nicolson tartan - a love story woven with romance, tradition, and elegance.

Scottish Wedding Vow Renewal: Giada & Gianluca

An Italian couple renewed their vows in Scotland wearing our Muted Red Nicolson tartan - a love story woven with romance, tradition, and elegance.

Man wearing Red Nicolson Muted kilt

The Timeless Appeal of our Red Nicolson Muted Tartan

A muted take on our clan tartan, we would describe the Red Nicolson Muted as ‘red - but not too red’. Woven from pure wool, it’s a perfect blend of...

The Timeless Appeal of our Red Nicolson Muted Tartan

A muted take on our clan tartan, we would describe the Red Nicolson Muted as ‘red - but not too red’. Woven from pure wool, it’s a perfect blend of...

Xbox taran controller resting against an Xbox console

Win an exclusive Xbox Tartan Controller!

To celebrate 24 years of Xbox, Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers is hosting an exclusive giveaway and 24-day sale. Two lucky winners will each receive a handcrafted GNK x Xbox Tartan Controller,...

Win an exclusive Xbox Tartan Controller!

To celebrate 24 years of Xbox, Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers is hosting an exclusive giveaway and 24-day sale. Two lucky winners will each receive a handcrafted GNK x Xbox Tartan Controller,...

Two models wearing the GNK x Xbox tartan and holding Xbox controllers

The Story behind the GNK x Xbox Tartan

To celebrate 20 years since Xbox launched in Scotland, Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers collaborated with Xbox to design a one-of-a-kind tartan, a fusion of gaming and Scottish craftsmanship. From the creation...

The Story behind the GNK x Xbox Tartan

To celebrate 20 years since Xbox launched in Scotland, Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers collaborated with Xbox to design a one-of-a-kind tartan, a fusion of gaming and Scottish craftsmanship. From the creation...

Man wearing the Black Watch Weathered kilt, paired with the Lovat Nicolson Tweed jacket

Black Watch Weathered Tartan

Discover the enduring appeal of the Black Watch Weathered tartan - a softer, more muted interpretation of the classic design. With its gentle mix of greens, browns, and greys, it...

Black Watch Weathered Tartan

Discover the enduring appeal of the Black Watch Weathered tartan - a softer, more muted interpretation of the classic design. With its gentle mix of greens, browns, and greys, it...