Hire of the Month - University of Edinburgh Tartan - July 2025
Founded in 1582, it wasn’t until 2007 that the University of Edinburgh commissioned its very own tartan.
Read on to learn more about the illustrious University of Edinburgh Official Tartan and an exciting new announcement from GNKfamily...
Celebrating The University of Edinburgh
For more than four centuries, The University of Edinburgh has influenced the free-thinking globe, shaping the past, present and future of so many spheres of intellectual achievement. In celebration of this long legacy and pioneering spirit of bold Scotlands leading academic institution, the University of Edinburgh commissioned its very own tartan in 2007.
Gordon Nicolson was honoured to be given this momentous opportunity to immortalise the work of the University's students, staff and alumni in traditional Scottish fashion. The University of Edinburgh tartan is a symbol of achievement and belonging - to a world-renowned institution and the city it calls home.
The University of Edinburgh Tartan
Here at Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers our constant focus is always centered around Scotland's cultural heritage and time-honoured traditional methods of craftsmanship using authentic materials. We partner with the historic House of Edgar who expertly weave this pure wool tartan in their Mill in Keith, Morayshire
The yarns woven into this striking design, meticulously represent the four main colours of the University of Edinburgh's iconic crested logo; blue, red, white and black. These very particular colours are instantly recognisable as those of Scotland's capital University and are carefully protected so they should never be imitated!
The University of Edinburgh tartan is also proudly registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans as a restricted design Intended to be used exclusively by the University of Edinburgh or with the express written permission of the University of Edinburgh.
Highlandwear Collections are exclusively available from Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers.
Hire Tartan of the Month - July 2025
As Graduation Season begins, we are privileged to celebrate success and achievment by offering an exclusive offer on all University of Edinburgh Tartan Hire packages booked throughout July !
Use code GNK10JUL25 at checkout
Browse our selection of University of Edinburgh Tartans here.
T&Cs:
University of Edinburgh Hire Outfits can be booked in July 2025 for any Hire occasion throughout the year - while stocks last. Any Kilt Outfits hired before and after July 2025 will not be eligible for this discount. No other offers can be used in conjunction with this discount.
Breaking News !
NEW for 2025... we are eager to launch our first Womenswear Hire Garments at Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers, just in time for Summer Graduations !
University of Edinburgh tartan Skirts and Capes herald the beginning of our new Hire Collection of ladieswear, exclusively available from Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers.
Simply sylish, fit for an occasion of declaration !
*Available for hire from our dedicated Hire Store, 19-21 St Marys Street, EH1 1TA from July onwards.
**Available to hire online soon !