The Kiltmakers Chronicle

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.

Kiltmakers Story: Victoria Brady

Kiltmakers Story: Victoria Brady

Vicky has been with GNK for a while now. Having originally worked on a tartan and heritage craft related project while studying HND Textiles at college - Vicky was hooked...

Kiltmakers Story: Victoria Brady

Vicky has been with GNK for a while now. Having originally worked on a tartan and heritage craft related project while studying HND Textiles at college - Vicky was hooked...

Kiltmakers Story: Helen's 100th Kilt

Kiltmakers Story: Helen's 100th Kilt

Helen, our in house kiltmaker, EKA tutor and famously if you’ve ever popped in “the Irish one”, recently reached a fantastic landmark moment in kiltmaking – her 100th kilt. "I...

Kiltmakers Story: Helen's 100th Kilt

Helen, our in house kiltmaker, EKA tutor and famously if you’ve ever popped in “the Irish one”, recently reached a fantastic landmark moment in kiltmaking – her 100th kilt. "I...

The Kilberry Sgian Dubh

The Kilberry Sgian Dubh

Our Kilberry Sgian Dubh's are a very special part of our handpicked highlandwear collection.Hand turned by the talented craftsmen of Kilberry Bagpipes - the last hand made bagpipe makers in...

The Kilberry Sgian Dubh

Our Kilberry Sgian Dubh's are a very special part of our handpicked highlandwear collection.Hand turned by the talented craftsmen of Kilberry Bagpipes - the last hand made bagpipe makers in...

In Conversation with Gordon Nicolson

In Conversation with Gordon Nicolson

Gordon kindly gave this interview in April 2020 - during a global pandemic and at the height of the UK's nationwide lockdown. The timing for this conversation, in many ways,...

In Conversation with Gordon Nicolson

Gordon kindly gave this interview in April 2020 - during a global pandemic and at the height of the UK's nationwide lockdown. The timing for this conversation, in many ways,...

Meet The Makers: Lovat Mill

Meet The Makers: Lovat Mill

An insight into the work of Lovat Mill - The Home of Tweed. A mill deeply rooted in upholding the textiles traditions of the past while pioneering into the weaving...

Meet The Makers: Lovat Mill

An insight into the work of Lovat Mill - The Home of Tweed. A mill deeply rooted in upholding the textiles traditions of the past while pioneering into the weaving...

Meet the Makers: Lochcarron of Scotland

Meet the Makers: Lochcarron of Scotland

Dawn Robson-Bell, Design & Sales Director of Lochcarron, takes us on a tour of one of the oldest mills in Scotland.

Meet the Makers: Lochcarron of Scotland

Dawn Robson-Bell, Design & Sales Director of Lochcarron, takes us on a tour of one of the oldest mills in Scotland.

Meet The Makers: LoullyMakes

Meet The Makers: LoullyMakes

An integral member of the GNK Family - LoullyMakes. Learn more about Louise Nicolson's beautiful brand, entirely handmade in Scotland and uniquely bringing the highest quality tartans together with luxurious...

Meet The Makers: LoullyMakes

An integral member of the GNK Family - LoullyMakes. Learn more about Louise Nicolson's beautiful brand, entirely handmade in Scotland and uniquely bringing the highest quality tartans together with luxurious...

Meet The Makers: Kilberry Bagpipes

Meet The Makers: Kilberry Bagpipes

Inside the artisanal bagpipe makers workshop where our exclusive Kilberry Collection of sgian dubh are created.

Meet The Makers: Kilberry Bagpipes

Inside the artisanal bagpipe makers workshop where our exclusive Kilberry Collection of sgian dubh are created.

Meet The Makers: W.E. Scott & Sons

Meet The Makers: W.E. Scott & Sons

Enter the workroom of Edinburgh-based sporran makers W.E. Scott & Sons in this acclaimed 2009 documentary.

Meet The Makers: W.E. Scott & Sons

Enter the workroom of Edinburgh-based sporran makers W.E. Scott & Sons in this acclaimed 2009 documentary.