The Kiltmakers Chronicle

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...

A woman is teaching aspects of tyartan cloth to three female kiltmaking students, standing round a table

Introducing The Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy

In this post we offer an introductory insight into the work of our Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy, and the reason for its foundation by Gordon Nicolson

Introducing The Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy

In this post we offer an introductory insight into the work of our Edinburgh Kiltmakers Academy, and the reason for its foundation by Gordon Nicolson

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 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...

Designed by Gordon Nicolson: The 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...

John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024

John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024

The John Muir Way Tartan Celebrates 10 Years! The route planned by Scottish Natural Heritage celebrates Muirs life & legacy, covering coastal, rural and urban landscapes in its path, reflecting...

John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024

The John Muir Way Tartan Celebrates 10 Years! The route planned by Scottish Natural Heritage celebrates Muirs life & legacy, covering coastal, rural and urban landscapes in its path, reflecting...

A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2

A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2

As most of you who follow our Social Media channels will know - the GNKfamily flagship store on Edinburgh's Historic Canongate is currently in the midst of a rather overdue...

A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2

As most of you who follow our Social Media channels will know - the GNKfamily flagship store on Edinburgh's Historic Canongate is currently in the midst of a rather overdue...

A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1

A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1

Our flagship store premises at 189 Canongate have been home to GNKfamily for more than 15 years now. The ground floor and basement of this sturdy 17th-century tenement have housed, protected, and nurtured...

A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1

Our flagship store premises at 189 Canongate have been home to GNKfamily for more than 15 years now. The ground floor and basement of this sturdy 17th-century tenement have housed, protected, and nurtured...

House of Emerald

House of Emerald

In honour of St Andrew’s Day, our Creative Director Louise Nicolson and seamstress Niamh Laffan present Wicked lead Laura Pick, who will play Elphaba this festive season, with a bespoke...

House of Emerald

In honour of St Andrew’s Day, our Creative Director Louise Nicolson and seamstress Niamh Laffan present Wicked lead Laura Pick, who will play Elphaba this festive season, with a bespoke...

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...

On the record: International kiltwearing!

On the record: International kiltwearing!

Recently #GNKfamily have received an upsurge in requests for information from various areas of the press and media, regarding the issue of non-Scots wearing Kilts and Highlandwear. We always welcome...

On the record: International kiltwearing!

Recently #GNKfamily have received an upsurge in requests for information from various areas of the press and media, regarding the issue of non-Scots wearing Kilts and Highlandwear. We always welcome...

GNK All Stars: Jersey Boys 2023

GNK All Stars: Jersey Boys 2023

We were delighted to be joined at our St. Mary's Street Shop by the 2023 cast of the Jersey Boys. For the second time we were asked to kit out...

GNK All Stars: Jersey Boys 2023

We were delighted to be joined at our St. Mary's Street Shop by the 2023 cast of the Jersey Boys. For the second time we were asked to kit out...

Gentleman's Journal Scotland’s Savile Row: Inside the kilt-tailoring townhouses of Edinburgh

Gentleman's Journal Scotland’s Savile Row: Inside the kilt-tailoring townhouses of Edinburgh

We were joined by the team at the Gentleman's Journal to find out all things Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers, check out the article that captures the spirt of GNK Family.

Gentleman's Journal Scotland’s Savile Row: Inside the kilt-tailoring townhouses of Edinburgh

We were joined by the team at the Gentleman's Journal to find out all things Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers, check out the article that captures the spirt of GNK Family.