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.   

Christmas at the Kings of Kilts

December 09, 2025

Our visual merchandising team has been hard at work spreading the Christmas cheer across our kilt shops and we are delighted to share the results. Keep reading to see these festive makeovers, they might just be our favourites to date.   

Scottish Craftsmanship in the UAE

December 01, 2025

Scotland’s most iconic craft is heading to the UAE this December as we bring our renowned Kilt Fitting Service to Abu Dhabi for the very first time. From the 12th to the 14th of December, locals, expats and tartan enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience the Kings of Kilts service at The Club Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island and explore our range of highlandwear. This unique opportunity will allow people to get the kilt shop experience without leaving the Middle East.  With successful international fittings in NYC and Toronto, we are now looking forward to introducing traditional Scottish craftsmanship...

How is Our Tartan Made?

November 14, 2025

From measuring you for your first kilt to making your all-important wedding wear, we live and breathe tartan every day. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff, quality and craftsmanship have been at the heart of what we do for more than 45 years, and we only work with mills who uphold these same standards. Much of our tartan is woven in the Scottish Borders at Lochcarron’s mill and we were delighted to pay our friends there a visit recently to see the process.

The Gift of Made-in-Scotland

November 06, 2025

The festive season is fast approaching and it’s never too early organised when it comes to gifting. As always, we are prioritising thoughtful gifts, made to last a lifetime. World-class craftsmanship takes time, start shopping our tartan treats now.

A Guide to Tartan Trews & Trousers

October 23, 2025

Tartan trews are a timeless symbol of Scotland, providing a smart and versatile alternative to a traditional kilt outfit. They are ideal for a range of different occasions, whether it be formal celebrations, weddings or even just as a part of everyday attire, tartan trews and trousers combine Scottish heritage with style. At MacGregor and MacDuff, we have a range of different options to choose from when it comes to finding your perfect formalwear look.

Did All Scots Historically Wear Kilts, or Only Highlanders?

September 24, 2025

When people think of Scotland, one of the first things that comes to mind is kilts. While kilts have a deep-rooted place in Scotland's history, their origins were mainly confined to the Scottish Highlands. The earliest version of the kilt from the 16th century was called the féileadh mór or belted plaid, which was essentially just a long piece of tartan cloth wrapped around the body, secured with a belt. The excess was draped over the shoulder, which helped keep the wearer warm, even during the cold winters of the Scottish Highlands. These early kilts were extremely practical, doubling as...

High Fashion Meets Highlandwear with Glasgow Caledonian University

September 17, 2025

It’s our third year working with Glasgow Caledonian University fashion students and every year their designs just keep getting better and better. This year, second year Design with Business students were tasked with incorporating our Mist tartans into two garments. Keep reading to see how they got on. 

The Complete Guide to Sporrans

September 09, 2025

When you wear a kilt outfit, you need a sporran, not just for tradition's sake but for the practical advantages a sporran can provide. Whether you are attending a formal celebration with an ornate dress sporran or a casual event with a simple leather day sporran, our guide will help you learn which option is best for your upcoming events.    What is a sporran? Sporran is a Gaelic word which, when directly translated, means purse or pouch. In short, a sporran is the pocket of a kilt, and it's where you will keep things like your wallet, hip flask...

Saoirse and Hector's Celtic Wedding Day

August 26, 2025

What do you get when a Derry girl marries a Scottish DJ? An extravaganza of Celtic traditions, bags of style and a party that didn’t stop until the wee hours! We had the pleasure of dressing Hector Barbour, AKA Denis Sulta, on his wedding day to Derry Girls star Saoirse-Monica Jackson. Keep reading to learn how Hector’s unique look came together.