The Kiltmakers Chronicle

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...

Editorial: Introducing British Wool Tartan

Editorial: Introducing British Wool Tartan

For the first time in a long time, British wool kilt tartans are back and brought to us by Lochcarron of Scotland.

Editorial: Introducing British Wool Tartan

For the first time in a long time, British wool kilt tartans are back and brought to us by Lochcarron of Scotland.

Editorial: Into The Wild - Tailored Tweed Suits

Editorial: Into The Wild - Tailored Tweed Suits

For a timelessly elegant look, why not opt for a classic made-to-measure tweed suit?Tailored in the United Kingdom from the very finest Scottish tweeds woven by Lovat Mill, and finished...

Editorial: Into The Wild - Tailored Tweed Suits

For a timelessly elegant look, why not opt for a classic made-to-measure tweed suit?Tailored in the United Kingdom from the very finest Scottish tweeds woven by Lovat Mill, and finished...

The Colours of Tartan

The Colours of Tartan

Ancient | Modern | Hunting | Dress | Weathered | Muted   Lets take a closer look at the colours of tartan, how they work and what they mean -...

The Colours of Tartan

Ancient | Modern | Hunting | Dress | Weathered | Muted   Lets take a closer look at the colours of tartan, how they work and what they mean -...

Editorial: Into The Wild - Everyday Tweeds

Editorial: Into The Wild - Everyday Tweeds

Tweed is one of those wardrobe classics we just can't get enough of. Why should we save our tweeds and highlandwear for special occasions...when we could be wearing it everyday?This...

Editorial: Into The Wild - Everyday Tweeds

Tweed is one of those wardrobe classics we just can't get enough of. Why should we save our tweeds and highlandwear for special occasions...when we could be wearing it everyday?This...