The Kiltmakers Chronicle

Woman wearing tartan shawl at a Scottish ceilidh

What to Wear on Burns Night: Dress Codes for Ladies & Men

Find out how to dress to impress this Burns Night. With do’s, don’t’s, tips and tricks from our experienced highlandwear experts.

What to Wear on Burns Night: Dress Codes for Ladies & Men

Find out how to dress to impress this Burns Night. With do’s, don’t’s, tips and tricks from our experienced highlandwear experts.

A gathering around the table for Burns night celebrations

What Is Burns Night? History, Traditions and How to Celebrate

Our ultimate guide to Burns Night - the annual celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

What Is Burns Night? History, Traditions and How to Celebrate

Our ultimate guide to Burns Night - the annual celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

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.

Flodden Tartan Shawl

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.

Tartan - The Royal Connection

Tartan - The Royal Connection

The British Royals association with tartan is incredibly long and very iconic. This week, we have felt inspired to look back on the Royal connection with tartan as we say...

Tartan - The Royal Connection

The British Royals association with tartan is incredibly long and very iconic. This week, we have felt inspired to look back on the Royal connection with tartan as we say...

The King's Jaunt: The Visit of George IV

The King's Jaunt: The Visit of George IV

The King's Kilted Jaunt and its Everlasting Impact. The visit of George IV in 1822 will forever be a turning point in the story of kilts and tartan. The lead...

The King's Jaunt: The Visit of George IV

The King's Kilted Jaunt and its Everlasting Impact. The visit of George IV in 1822 will forever be a turning point in the story of kilts and tartan. The lead...

The Platinum Jubilee Edit

The Platinum Jubilee Edit

Learn more about the connection between the Royal Family and kilts, in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The Platinum Jubilee Edit

Learn more about the connection between the Royal Family and kilts, in honour of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

Trews: Traditionally Contemporary

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 forward, we look to...

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 forward, we look to...

Uniform: From Culloden to the Trenches

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 togetherness and hope to some, while...

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 togetherness and hope to some, while...

The Military Box Pleat - Regimental Kilts

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 is the military box pleat. Not to be...

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 is the military box pleat. Not to be...

From Kings and Clansmen to the Catwalk

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 fashion for centuries.The story of...

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 fashion for centuries.The story of...

The Colours of Tartan

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 mean -...

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 mean -...