The Kiltmakers Chronicle

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

Discover the Black Watch Weathered Tartan

Discover the enduring appeal of the Black Watch Weathered tartan - a softer, more muted interpretation of the classic design.

Discover the Black Watch Weathered Tartan

Discover the enduring appeal of the Black Watch Weathered tartan - a softer, more muted interpretation of the classic design.

Highland Granite kilt

Highland Granite Tartan

Highland Granite tartan blends heritage and modern style. Its silver-to-charcoal tones create timeless elegance, perfect for weddings and formal events.

Highland Granite Tartan

Highland Granite tartan blends heritage and modern style. Its silver-to-charcoal tones create timeless elegance, perfect for weddings and formal events.

Hunting Nicolson Muted Tartan

Hunting Nicolson Muted Tartan

Hunting Nicolson Muted was born from a desire to honour tradition while daring to introduce something new. Designed by Gordon Nicolson, this tartan takes inspiration from our established clan pattern...

Hunting Nicolson Muted Tartan

Hunting Nicolson Muted was born from a desire to honour tradition while daring to introduce something new. Designed by Gordon Nicolson, this tartan takes inspiration from our established clan pattern...

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

Holyrood Tartan: A Royal Weave of Scottish Pride

Designed by Alistair Buchan of Lochcarron of Scotland, Holyrood Tartan was conceived to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.

Holyrood Tartan: A Royal Weave of Scottish Pride

Designed by Alistair Buchan of Lochcarron of Scotland, Holyrood Tartan was conceived to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 1977.

Black Watch: One of the Oldest Tartans

Black Watch: One of the Oldest Tartans

One of the oldest tartans available, the regimental Black Watch Tartan is a sophisticated hire option with regimental clout.  Black Watch Tartan Arguably, one of the worlds most well-known fabrics,...

Black Watch: One of the Oldest Tartans

One of the oldest tartans available, the regimental Black Watch Tartan is a sophisticated hire option with regimental clout.  Black Watch Tartan Arguably, one of the worlds most well-known fabrics,...

The Journey of the John Muir Way Tartan

The Journey of the John Muir Way Tartan

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...

The Journey of the John Muir Way Tartan

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...

Staute of Bon Scott wearing Heritage Tartan Scarf

Bon Scott Tartan Collection

This month we are honoured to introduce the Bon Scott Collection - luxurious lambswool scarves and blankets inspired by the life and legacy of AC/DC’s legendary frontman, Bon Scott.

Bon Scott Tartan Collection

This month we are honoured to introduce the Bon Scott Collection - luxurious lambswool scarves and blankets inspired by the life and legacy of AC/DC’s legendary frontman, Bon Scott.

Designed by Gordon Nicolson: The  University of Edinburgh Tartan

Designed by Gordon Nicolson: The University of Edinburgh Tartan

Founded in 1583, 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...

Designed by Gordon Nicolson: The University of Edinburgh Tartan

Founded in 1583, 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...

The GNK x Xbox Tartan Controller

The GNK x Xbox Tartan Controller

The Xbox Tartan ControllerDesigned by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers for Xbox We are exceptionally proud to announce that the Xbox Tartan Controller designed to commemorate 20 years of Xbox in Scotland...

The GNK x Xbox Tartan Controller

The Xbox Tartan ControllerDesigned by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers for Xbox We are exceptionally proud to announce that the Xbox Tartan Controller designed to commemorate 20 years of Xbox in Scotland...

The Nursing Tartan - One Year On

The Nursing Tartan - One Year On

Celebrating the first fantastic year of The Nursing Tartan on, none other than, International Nurses Day. In 2020 we were approached by nurses who had studied at The University of...

The Nursing Tartan - One Year On

Celebrating the first fantastic year of The Nursing Tartan on, none other than, International Nurses Day. In 2020 we were approached by nurses who had studied at The University of...

A Tartan Tale: Xbox

A Tartan Tale: Xbox

The concept -  to reconfigure the iconic Xbox Controller with an emblematic Scottish identity reflecting the universal appeal of the progressive Xbox brand throughout the global community. 

A Tartan Tale: Xbox

The concept -  to reconfigure the iconic Xbox Controller with an emblematic Scottish identity reflecting the universal appeal of the progressive Xbox brand throughout the global community. 

Flodden: From Battlefield to Tartan

Flodden: From Battlefield to Tartan

On the 9th of September 1513, the Scots and English armies met in battle on Flodden Field, close to Branxton Northumberland…a battle that caused such devastation it is still commemorated...

Flodden: From Battlefield to Tartan

On the 9th of September 1513, the Scots and English armies met in battle on Flodden Field, close to Branxton Northumberland…a battle that caused such devastation it is still commemorated...