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Customise Your Kilt Outfit With A Signature Design

What you choose to wear on a daily basis showcases your individuality and your Highlandwear shouldn’t be any different. With any kilt outfit, you can choose a different sporran or unique sgian dubh to help you stand out from the crowd, but why stop there? If you are looking for an outfit that you can cherish for years to come and wear at all the big moments in your life, why wouldn’t you want to make your outfit as unique as you are? Our Signature Design Service allows you to do just that, create a truly bespoke kilt outfit that reflects your personal taste and style. Whether you need a whole highlandwear outfit, including a kilt and accessories, or just a custom design jacket and waistcoat to pair with what you already own, our Signature Design Service can provide you with the ultimate in highlandwear personalisation.

BAFTA Host David Tennant and His Custom Kilt

February 17, 2025

Once again, David Tennant stole the show at the BAFTA’s, not only with his charm and wit as host but also with his custom-made outfit. Paired with his jacket by Joshua Kane, David wore a bespoke kilt made by our expert kiltmakers.

How to Incorporate Scottish Tradition Into Your Wedding

May 08, 2024

Scotland is a place that is immersed in tradition. The evidence of deep-rooted customs can be easily found from Burns Suppers to ceilidh dances. These traditions serve as a direct link to Scotland's colourful past, which has become the source of national pride and is what draws visitors from around the world to experience. One day that arguably features more Scottish tradition than any other is a wedding. With most people wearing kilt outfits and the almost guaranteed sound of bagpipes, Scottish weddings have become not only a celebration of love but also a celebration of heritage. So what can...

How Much Does A Kilt Cost In 2024?

September 21, 2022

How much a kilt will cost is dependent on what type of kilt you choose, and whether you are buying a kilt on its own or as part of a highlandwear package. The initial cost of a kilt on its own is determined by the quantity and type of tartan material that is used to make it. A traditional kilt is made in Scotland from 100% worsted wool. The mill will play a big part in setting the initial cost of your kilt and not all mills are priced the same. When selecting a tartan for your kilt, you will...

The Queen's Tartans

September 13, 2022

The love that our late Queen had for her summers at Balmoral Castle and Scotland, in general, has been well documented, especially over the last few days. Often photographed at the Braemar Highland games or Balmoral Castle, tartan features in many of the photos that we get to see. During her reign, the Queen had been seen in a number of tartans but two, in particular, have an interesting story behind them.   Universal V.S. Restricted Tartans Tartans can be classified into various different categories and those categories have changed over the centuries but for all intents and purposes, today's...

Autumn 2022 at MacGregor and MacDuff

September 07, 2022

After what feels like one of the busiest and warmest summers we’ve had at MacGregor and MacDuff, the rain and clouds have sadly returned and we’ve found ourselves reflecting on all of the excitement we’ve had. As well as looking forward to the last portion of the year. This summer was exciting for a lot of people, weddings and other events finally we're back in full force and we loved seeing everyone’s photos. Our team took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk and were able to work closely with many of our amazing partners. Before we know it, we will be...

London Kilt Fittings 2022

May 04, 2022

After all the restrictions, postponements, and cancellations over the past couple of years, it’s been brilliant seeing so many weddings and events finally getting to go ahead. Our shops have never been busier, filled with smiling, excited faces, and the same has been seen at our pop-up kilt fitting service in London.

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.

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...