How to Travel with a Kilt

December 05, 2024

Whether you are planning to wear your highlandwear outfit to an abroad wedding or you’d like to take your kilt on a cruise, packing your kilt may feel like a daunting task. Ensuring your kilt survives the journey in the same condition as it was before you packed it may seem like an uphill battle, but with a few sim…

Kilt Hire Guide

August 14, 2024

It’s the season of weddings and celebrations and we’re here to make sure you look and feel your best. Thanks to our extensive hire range, you can look the part without committing to a full new outfit. Hire with confidence with our handy guide.

When is a Kilt Appropriate?

April 29, 2024

Kilts have been a common sight in Scotland since the 16th century, first as daily garments in the highlands and then as occasion wear, as we know them today. Whether they are worn to pay homage to Scottish heritage or to make a stylish statement, kilts have never been more popular. They are comfortabl…

Kilts in Winter

December 27, 2023

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it's time to start thinking about how to stay warm and stylish in the winter. And what better way to do that than with a kilt?

How the traditional kilt shop experience is evolving

July 12, 2023

The kilt has been a part of Scottish identity for centuries, first as the feileadh-mór or great kilt and later as the fèileadh beag, which is the version we know today. The great kilt was not much more than a length of material wrapped around the waist with the excess material draped over the shoulder. However,…

When were kilts invented?

May 17, 2023

The relationship between Scotland and its kilts goes back many centuries, however, the date in which kilts were first invented, is rather unknown. The first documented mention of the féileadh-mór (or great kilt) can be found in books dating back to the 1500’s. As you can imagine, the great kilts' popularity woul…

How To Wear a Kilt Casually

April 19, 2023

Traditional highlandwear outfits are most commonly worn to formal events like weddings and other black tie events. The swing of the pleats, the different colours of tartan and all the accessories make for a much more interesting outfit than a plain suit. While it’s ultimately down to personal preference, as a ru…

What is tartan?

February 22, 2023

Tartan is a traditional Scottish fabric pattern characterized by intersecting lines and vibrant colors running both horizontally and vertically. Originating in Scotland as early as the 3rd century, tartan plays a crucial role in Scotland's culture and history. Each Scottish clan historically had its own unique tartan pat…

Are Kilts Warm?

February 08, 2023

During this time of the year, when the days start to get a little longer, our minds start to drift toward thinking about our summer plans. Unfortunately, these thoughts are usually interrupted when we walk outside and realise that the current temperature is only barely above freezing. While we still have a long wa…

How is a kilt worn?

October 28, 2022

The kilt is a garment steeped in Scottish history and culture. A simple length of tartan that has been expertly crafted into something iconic, using centuries-old techniques. Kilts are a common sight at Scottish occasions and while worn less in other countries, they are still very well-known and recognised around t…

A Decadent Day with Black Rabbit Projects

October 11, 2022

This September, a fantasy wedding came to life at the Marine Troon Hotel, courtesy of Black Rabbit Projects. We were so thrilled to be a part of the memorable collaboration with talented wedding suppliers across Scotland.

Elizabeth & Jimmy's Big Day

June 15, 2022

Another beautiful couple has graciously offered to share their wedding story with all us. Elizabeth & Jimmy (quite literally) tied the knot in a Castle in Ireland. Jimmy chose to wear Silver Mist with a Glen Orchy tweed jacket. 

How far in advance should I hire a kilt?

June 01, 2022

Kilts have been worn in Scotland for centuries. First, as the Feileadh Mòr or great kilt and worn only by highlanders and then as the kilt we know today, from the around late 17th century. However, it wasn't until the 19th century that the kilt had its great revival and its popularity soared. From this period onwards,…

How to Care For Your Kilt

May 13, 2022

A MacGregor and MacDuff a kilt can last for generations thanks to the high-quality wool and expert craftsmanship that goes into making each of them. However, a kilt isn’t like a pair of jeans or your favourite shirt, it needs to be stored and looked after properly for it to last long enough to be passed down.

Lou and Shaf’s Big Day

April 27, 2022

There’s nothing better than hearing the stories of our customer's special day, and as weddings are a big part of what we do, we get to hear a lot of them! While the stories themselves are brilliant, we’ve noticed that these brides and grooms actually hold a lot of great advice for other people who are still on th…

How to wear a kilt

March 15, 2022

So you’ve decided to follow in the footsteps of millions of Scots before you and wear a kilt, good choice. Now, looking at a kilt outfit, you may feel a little overwhelmed: How do you put on the kilt? Where do you start? Don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it looks and really quite straightforward if you follow…

What to wear with Trews and Trousers

December 01, 2021

Tartan Trews and Trousers have grown in popularity over the years thanks to their quintessential Scottishness and their practicality. Trews, known as “Triubhas” in Gaelic, date back to the 16th century and were created as a more weather resistant alternative to kilts thanks to covering each leg in their ent…

The History of Handfasting

November 26, 2021

Handfasting is an ancient Celtic tradition that dates back to 7000 B.C. Traditionally, when two people were brought to be married, a cord or piece of material was used to bind the couple’s hands together during the ceremony. Ancient Celtic law would see this union as a trial period that lasted for one year and one…

What to wear at Burns Supper

October 27, 2021

As we start to make plans for Burns Supper we thought we should give you an idea of what to wear during the festivities. If it wasn’t obvious already, a kilt is your go-to choice for a Burns Supper but to be a little more specific, a traditional kilt outfit is recommended.

What do you wear under your kilt?

July 29, 2021

It’s often the first question that a non-Scottish person has upon seeing a man wearing a kilt. “Is he wearing something underneath?” But what is the most likely answer and what's the history behind it? Although there is no recorded historical answer to what the highlanders wore under their kilt, the most comm…

Our Top Picks for Groomsmen Gifts

May 25, 2021

Historically, the groomsmens job was to ward off any rival suitors or the family of the bride that were trying to take the bride away from the groom. It is thought that this service to the groom was rewarded by way of gift or payment and this is where the tradition of groomsmen gifts is derived from. These da…

Seasons are Changing

October 20, 2020

We are setting our clocks an hour back in anticipation of those darker months, so it got us thinking, what is our perfect outfit to reflect this? The deep, dark tones of our Silver Mist tartan is a great fit for this time of year. Inspired by the enchanting mists and dramatic scenery found across the serene Scottish sh…

Willow and Wilde Autumn Shoot

October 20, 2020

We were asked by the incredibly talented, Willow and Wilde Photography and Film, to provide outfits for their impeccably styled shoot. Safe to say, we are blown away by the results!      For more information on Willow and Wilde Photography and Film visit willowandwilde.com Groom wears our exclusive Silver…