The Kiltmakers Chronicle

GNK: Time for Reflection

GNK: Time for Reflection

In a post Covid world full of uncertainty, let's take a moment to reflect and look at what keeps the GNKfamily moving forward no matter what - there are no...

GNK: Time for Reflection

In a post Covid world full of uncertainty, let's take a moment to reflect and look at what keeps the GNKfamily moving forward no matter what - there are no...

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. 

The Kiltmaker and The Prince of Wales

The Kiltmaker and The Prince of Wales

An unforgettable moment for the GNK Family occurred in March 2022.Our very own EKA graduate turned Kiltmaker, now Marketing & Media Assistant, Emma Wilkinson was honoured to have the opportunity...

The Kiltmaker and The Prince of Wales

An unforgettable moment for the GNK Family occurred in March 2022.Our very own EKA graduate turned Kiltmaker, now Marketing & Media Assistant, Emma Wilkinson was honoured to have the opportunity...

Trews: Traditionally Contemporary

Trews: Traditionally Contemporary

Trews have been a staple of the highlandwear wardrobe for a very long time - even thought to outdate the kilt. As we lead highlandwear trends forward, we look to...

Trews: Traditionally Contemporary

Trews have been a staple of the highlandwear wardrobe for a very long time - even thought to outdate the kilt. As we lead highlandwear trends forward, we look to...

Editorial: The Big Event

Editorial: The Big Event

The Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers Hire Department:An outfit for the day, memories for a lifetime. From weddings to Hogmanay, birthdays to Burns - lets dress to the nines! Featuring: Red Nicolson...

Editorial: The Big Event

The Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers Hire Department:An outfit for the day, memories for a lifetime. From weddings to Hogmanay, birthdays to Burns - lets dress to the nines! Featuring: Red Nicolson...

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,...

Uniform: From Culloden to the Trenches

Uniform: From Culloden to the Trenches

The kilt has been present at some of the most devastating events in Scottish, British and World history. It has been a symbol of togetherness and hope to some, while...

Uniform: From Culloden to the Trenches

The kilt has been present at some of the most devastating events in Scottish, British and World history. It has been a symbol of togetherness and hope to some, while...

The Military Box Pleat - Regimental Kilts

The Military Box Pleat - Regimental Kilts

There's a number of ways to pleat up tartan into tailored kilts. A distinctive pleating method which applies specifically to regimental kilts is the military box pleat. Not to be...

The Military Box Pleat - Regimental Kilts

There's a number of ways to pleat up tartan into tailored kilts. A distinctive pleating method which applies specifically to regimental kilts is the military box pleat. Not to be...

Outlandish: A LoullyMakes Collection

Outlandish: A LoullyMakes Collection

Capturing the beautiful and dramatic romance of Scotland through luxurious handmade accessories and editorial vision...   As we get to grips with this "New Normal" of rules and regulations we...

Outlandish: A LoullyMakes Collection

Capturing the beautiful and dramatic romance of Scotland through luxurious handmade accessories and editorial vision...   As we get to grips with this "New Normal" of rules and regulations we...

From Kings and Clansmen to the Catwalk

From Kings and Clansmen to the Catwalk

From the clansmen of Scotland, to the Kings of Great Britain all way to the modern day catwalk. Tartan has kept a prominent spot in fashion for centuries.The story of...

From Kings and Clansmen to the Catwalk

From the clansmen of Scotland, to the Kings of Great Britain all way to the modern day catwalk. Tartan has kept a prominent spot in fashion for centuries.The story of...

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...