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 their wedding journey. That’s why we thought we’d start sharing these stories and this is Lou and Shaf’s.

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.

Kilt Shop In London

September 16, 2021

London has a population of roughly 8.9 million people which is about 3 million more people than that of the entire population of Scotland. London is a multinational city that draws people in from all over the world, including from Scotland. There are a large number of Scots or people with a Scottish connection that live in London and for that reason, in 2015, MacGregor and MacDuff decided to open our London Fitting Service. The lack of traditional Highlandwear shops in London is understandable but what that meant was Scottish-London residents would have to travel back to Scotland every time...

Should you hire or buy your wedding outfit?

August 05, 2021

A bride will have had an idea about what she wanted her dress to look like from a young age but in contrast, the wedding outfit can even be an afterthought for the groom! The first step is deciding you want to wear a kilt, the next is choosing whether to hire or buy your outfit. When weighing up the pros and cons of hiring and buying a kilt outfit for your wedding there are 3 main areas that you should focus on to help you make your decision.  Time The first factor is time as there is a significant...

What Sporran To Wear With A Kilt?

July 21, 2021

The word "sporran" is Gaelic for purse or pouch and was traditionally made from the by-products of what people were eating, like the skin of a deer or a calf. Sporrans were used by highlanders to store things like oatmeal, money or other items needed in daily life. Kilts have never had pockets but people have always had the need to carry various items around with them. Kilts still don't have pockets and sporrans are a practical and stylish way to carry things like your wallet, phone and hip flask. There are various styles and designs of sporrans but they...

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 days the groomsmen jobs are less about fighting off rival suitors and more about planning the stag party, but this is arguably just as important.  Where a gift is far from expected, it is a very nice touch for a groom to...

A Guide to Tartan Trews & Trousers

February 05, 2020

Extremely versatile and adaptable, Tartan Trews & Tartan Trousers are great outfit alternatives.

The Wedding Guide

January 16, 2020

At MacGregor and MacDuff, we're committed to helping you create your dream wedding.

Tartan Design Service

August 21, 2019

Create your own piece of history by designing your very own tartan.

A Simple Guide to Self-Measuring your Kilt Outfit

July 15, 2019

Can't make it into our stores? Measure yourself at home using this handy guide!