Tartan Offcuts Reimagined with Student Project

May 08, 2026

We love to see our tartan take on a new life and just had to know more after spotting our tartan offcuts on student Millie’s outfit in the Junk Kouture competition. You might be wondering what the Junk Kouture competition is and how did Millie get involved? Keep reading to learn all about it.

Highlandwear and Kilt Hire Need-to-Knows For 2026

April 22, 2026

Weddings, graduations and celebrations, now is just the start of a busy few months of events up and down the country. From planning your outfit to looking after your kilt after your event, we’re here to make sure you look your best and so does your highlandwear. Keep reading for our Scottish style need-to-knows.

Spring Blooms at the Kings of Kilts

March 30, 2026

The clocks have gone forward and spring has landed in our flagship store on Bath Street. We have a wonderful new window display to ring in the start of peak wedding season, keep reading to see more. 

Torrance-Shahid Family Tartan Design

March 20, 2026

Whether you are looking for a creative way to brand your business, celebrate a special event or commemorate your wedding, designing your own tartan is an incredibly unique and memorable experience. We are extremely proud to offer our customers the chance to create their own piece of Scottish culture, working closely with our in-house tartan designer. We loved seeing the Torrance-Shahid family tartan come to life and Abia, along with the help of her parents, was kind to share the story and inspiration behind it with us.

Pop-Up Kilt Fitting Services

March 06, 2026

At MacGregor and MacDuff, we bring the kilt shop to you with our regular pop-up kilt fitting services across the UK and occasionally, internationally too. From monthly kilt fittings in London and Manchester to exclusive services in Inverness and Abu Dhabi, our expert stylists are able to deliver the Kings of Kilts experience at a location near you. Whether you are planning wedding outfits or are looking for a highlandwear outfit you can cherish for a lifetime, our pop-up kilt fitting services are the ideal way to speak to us in person, without having to travel to one of our...

Glasgow Ex-Hire Kilt Event

February 26, 2026

Back by popular demand, our Ex-Hire Event returns to Glasgow this March. Taking place on Thursday the 5th of March between 4.30 and 7.30pm, our pop-up is the chance to browse our extensive ex-hire range and take home your next look for less. Learn more about this exclusive event below.

The Ultimate Guide to Kilt Hire in Scotland & the UK (2026 Edition)

February 16, 2026

Why Is Kilt Hire So Popular for Weddings, Events & Special Occasions? For many people, kilt outfits and highlandwear are only worn a couple of times a year, making kilt hire a much more practical option over buying their own. With hiring a kilt being so cost-effective and flexible, it's become one of the most popular ways to wear traditional highlandwear across Scotland, and the UK as a whole. Whether it's for a wedding, formal celebration, graduation or even a ceilidh, kilt hire makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. However, kilt hire isn’t just about saving...

Glasgow Caledonian University Kilt Shop Collaboration

January 28, 2026

It’s our third year working with the talented fashion students at Glasgow Caledonian University and their designs just keep getting better and better. Over the years, we have loved being part of the Fashion with Business students' live project. The students are tasked with incorporating our Mist tartans into two garments with the goal of introducing tartan to a new audience. Creativity paired with the highest quality craftsmanship, we always look forward to seeing what they come up with. Keep reading to see our favourite design from last year and a very special window display to celebrate it.   The...

Wedding Trends for 2026

January 16, 2026

2026 is already off to a busy start here at MacGregor and MacDuff and as always weddings are one of our main focuses. As with every year, we have noticed certain trends and styles becoming more popular. Keep reading for our top picks for 2026 wedding season. 

Why a Kilt Is the Perfect Choice for Winter Celebrations

December 27, 2025

2026 is nearly here, which means Scotland is coming alive with winter celebrations. From the excitement of Hogmanay to the tradition of Burns Night, our colder months are marked by some very special occasions. Winter is a time to celebrate Scottish heritage, gather with friends, and a chance to dress your best to make every event a memorable one. For many of us, that means choosing tartan and arranging kilt hire, if you don’t already own your own.

A Year of Scottish Style

December 19, 2025

2025 is drawing to a close and it’s been another wonderful year here at the Kings of Kilts. It’s been our busiest year yet, filled with weddings, celebrations and lots of tartan of course! Let’s take a look back at some of the year’s highlights.