The Kiltmakers Chronicle

Ross King and Jowita Przystał dancing on Strictly  Come Dancing

Scottish Craftsmanship Takes the Spotlight: Ross King's Blue Buchanan Kilt on Strictly

Ross King takes to the Strictly dancefloor in our handmade Blue Buchanan kilt — a celebration of Scottish craftsmanship, wool, and slow fashion.

Scottish Craftsmanship Takes the Spotlight: Ross King's Blue Buchanan Kilt on Strictly

Ross King takes to the Strictly dancefloor in our handmade Blue Buchanan kilt — a celebration of Scottish craftsmanship, wool, and slow fashion.

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

Hebridean Hoolie Tartan: Inspired by Scotland’s Wild Island Skies

Hebridean Hoolie Tartan captures the drama and beauty of Scotland’s Hebridean Islands, perfect for timeless Highlandwear with island spirit.

Hebridean Hoolie Tartan: Inspired by Scotland’s Wild Island Skies

Hebridean Hoolie Tartan captures the drama and beauty of Scotland’s Hebridean Islands, perfect for timeless Highlandwear with island spirit.

Highland Mist tartan kilts and matching flashes

The Serendipitous Tale of the Highland Mist Tartan

Highland Mist Tartan weaves together colour, craft, and a touch of serendipity. From misty Scottish meadows to the hands of skilled kiltmakers, discover the story behind this beloved tartan.

The Serendipitous Tale of the Highland Mist Tartan

Highland Mist Tartan weaves together colour, craft, and a touch of serendipity. From misty Scottish meadows to the hands of skilled kiltmakers, discover the story behind this beloved tartan.

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.

Anton and Judy

Strictly Come Dancing is back! Watch GNK on the Dance Floor

From Hamza Yassin to JJ Chalmers, GNK kilts have graced the Strictly Come Dancing stage. Join us as we look back at some of our proudest moments on the dancefloor.

Strictly Come Dancing is back! Watch GNK on the Dance Floor

From Hamza Yassin to JJ Chalmers, GNK kilts have graced the Strictly Come Dancing stage. Join us as we look back at some of our proudest moments on the dancefloor.

Discover the Isle of Skye Tartan

Discover the Isle of Skye Tartan

Isle of Skye tartan is as recognisable as it is evocative of the landscapes of the famed Misty Isle. Heathery purples weave with harmonious tonal shades of green, grounded with...

Discover the Isle of Skye Tartan

Isle of Skye tartan is as recognisable as it is evocative of the landscapes of the famed Misty Isle. Heathery purples weave with harmonious tonal shades of green, grounded with...

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.

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...

Win a Luxurious Lambswool Tartan Scarf Inspired by AC/DC's Late Bon Scott

Win a Luxurious Lambswool Tartan Scarf Inspired by AC/DC's Late Bon Scott

As the city of Edinburgh prepares for AC/DC’s much anticipated return to Murrayfield Stadium, we at Nicolson Kiltmakers are honoured to celebrate a connection that is close to our hearts....

Win a Luxurious Lambswool Tartan Scarf Inspired by AC/DC's Late Bon Scott

As the city of Edinburgh prepares for AC/DC’s much anticipated return to Murrayfield Stadium, we at Nicolson Kiltmakers are honoured to celebrate a connection that is close to our hearts....

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.

A young woman dressed in traditional Norwegian Bunad displays details of Scottish Tartan patterns and cloth examples to an unseen audinece. Historic Scottish  Illustrations are displayed on the wall behind her.

A Norwegian Tale from the GNK Kiltmakers Studio

Here we share with you a Norwegian tale, told direct from Gordon Nicolson Kiltmaker's Edinburgh Sewing Studio. This wonderful chronicle showcases the heritage craftsmanship that defines the work by GNK,...

A Norwegian Tale from the GNK Kiltmakers Studio

Here we share with you a Norwegian tale, told direct from Gordon Nicolson Kiltmaker's Edinburgh Sewing Studio. This wonderful chronicle showcases the heritage craftsmanship that defines the work by GNK,...

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,...