The Kiltmakers Chronicle

A man wearing a Holyrood Tartan Kilt and tweed jacket is standing on the slopes of Arthurs Seat in Edinburgh overlooking Holyrood Park

Hire of the Month - Holyrood Tartan - August 2025

Upon first glance, Holyrood tartan certainly has a familiar look to it and it's name confirms definite association with our beloved Edinburgh. But are this tartan's connections regal or political...

Hire of the Month - Holyrood Tartan - August 2025

Upon first glance, Holyrood tartan certainly has a familiar look to it and it's name confirms definite association with our beloved Edinburgh. But are this tartan's connections regal or political...

A man is walking in front of McEwan Hall wearing a University of edinburgh Tartan Kilt and formal Prince Charlie Jacket

Hire of the Month - University of Edinburgh Tartan - July 2025

Just in time for Graduation Season, we announce exciting new additions to our Hire Wear Collections in exclusive University of Edinburgh Tartan !

Hire of the Month - University of Edinburgh Tartan - July 2025

Just in time for Graduation Season, we announce exciting new additions to our Hire Wear Collections in exclusive University of Edinburgh Tartan !

A manis wearing a traditional Highlandwear Outfit of Highland Mist Tartan Kilt, Lovat  Mill Green Tweed Jacket and Waistcoat, with traditional sporran, sgian dubh , kiltpin and accessories by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers. Laura A Tiliman Photography for YSW

Hire of the Month - Highland Mist Tartan - June 2025

A special highlight for June, we focus on the only authentic Highland Mist Tartan design recorded with the Scottish Register of Tartans. Read on to learn more ...

Hire of the Month - Highland Mist Tartan - June 2025

A special highlight for June, we focus on the only authentic Highland Mist Tartan design recorded with the Scottish Register of Tartans. Read on to learn more ...

A red-haired man wearing an Isle of Skye Tartan kilt with a floral shirt and tweed waistcoat is sitting at a barrel table lifting a glass of whisky

Hire of the Month - Isle of Skye -May 2025

Find out a little more about the enduring Isle of Skye Tartan, and discover a discount code for Hire customers !

Hire of the Month - Isle of Skye -May 2025

Find out a little more about the enduring Isle of Skye Tartan, and discover a discount code for Hire customers !

A Man wearing  a John Muir Way Tartan Kilt & Tweed Jacket spins on 2 feet in pine woods

Hire of the Month - John Muir Way - April 2025

John Muir Way Tartan is an ode to the "Father of the National Parks" and his boyhood home in Scotland . Discover the colours of nature woven in this commemorative...

Hire of the Month - John Muir Way - April 2025

John Muir Way Tartan is an ode to the "Father of the National Parks" and his boyhood home in Scotland . Discover the colours of nature woven in this commemorative...

A man is standing on a rocky shore wearing Hebridean Hoolie tartan kilt outfit with waves crashing behind him

Hire of the Month - February 2025 - Hebridean Hoolie

Enjoy 10% discount on our Wild Hebridean Hoolie Tartan hire packages throughout February 2025

Hire of the Month - February 2025 - Hebridean Hoolie

Enjoy 10% discount on our Wild Hebridean Hoolie Tartan hire packages throughout February 2025

Hire of the Month - January 2025 - Blue Buchanan Scottish Wool Tartan

Hire of the Month - January 2025 - Blue Buchanan Scottish Wool Tartan

Blue Buchanan is the first of our Hire tartans to be woven using 100% Scottish wool. Proudly woven by Lochcarron of Scotland at their Selkirk Mill, in the heart of...

Hire of the Month - January 2025 - Blue Buchanan Scottish Wool Tartan

Blue Buchanan is the first of our Hire tartans to be woven using 100% Scottish wool. Proudly woven by Lochcarron of Scotland at their Selkirk Mill, in the heart of...

Hire of the Month - December 2024 - Nicolson Red Muted Tartan

Hire of the Month - December 2024 - Nicolson Red Muted Tartan

As we enter the Holiday season, we are excited to celebrate our own very special styling of this festively colourful tartan with an exclusive offer on all Red Nicolson Muted...

Hire of the Month - December 2024 - Nicolson Red Muted Tartan

As we enter the Holiday season, we are excited to celebrate our own very special styling of this festively colourful tartan with an exclusive offer on all Red Nicolson Muted...

Hire of the Month - October 2024 - Hunting Nicolson Muted

Hire of the Month - October 2024 - Hunting Nicolson Muted

A celebration of colour and of Clan ! When Gordon Nicolson set about distinguishing our Hire tartan ranges from that of our competitors, Highlandwear heritage experienced a subtle evolution...

Hire of the Month - October 2024 - Hunting Nicolson Muted

A celebration of colour and of Clan ! When Gordon Nicolson set about distinguishing our Hire tartan ranges from that of our competitors, Highlandwear heritage experienced a subtle evolution...

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...