How to Find Your Family Tartan?

October 19, 2023

In 2009 a Scottish Government paper on the Scottish diaspora estimated that the number of people worldwide claiming some level of Scottish ancestry was between 28 and 40 million. This is a significant number of people when you consider the population of Scotland in 2023 is just under 5.5 million. The country with the most people of Scottish ancestry is the United States, with an estimated 5.2 million Scottish Americans. You’ll find Gaelic speakers in Canada and highland games in Malaysia and it’s this diaspora that has given the kilt global recognition. In fact, one of the best ways to...

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 our step-by-step guide.

Difference between Men and Women's Kilts

February 15, 2022

Traditionally speaking, the kilt was a highland garment made and worn only by men. Highland women would wear an earasaid, which was a draped garment that was either a belted plaid or unbelted wrap. A traditional earasaid would have either been plain, striped or tartan but this would have been dependent on cost. It would have been quite long, stretching down to the wearer's candles and the top edge would have been able to cover their head.

A Guide On How To Tie Ghillie Brogues

January 27, 2021

A step-by-step guide on how to tie ghillie brogues.

Design Your Own Tartan

January 27, 2021

We believe tartan design is about telling a story. The story of your tartan will count for as much as the tartan design itself.