St. Patrick's Day 2024

March 13, 2024

What started as a religious holiday in the early 17th century, has become a worldwide celebration of Irish culture. With green beer and quirky costumes, St. Patrick's Day is now very different from the day of feast that the church originally proclaimed it to be.

Do the Irish wear kilts?

July 05, 2022

Do the Irish wear kilts? Well, the short answer is yes but the full answer is slightly more complicated. Scotland's’ history with kilts began almost 500 years ago. The first mention of kilts in historical texts was in 1538 and this would have been in reference to the great kilt. The kilt as we know it today (or the fèileadh beag) has been worn in Scotland since the late 17th century. Ireland's relationship with the kilt is relatively new and while there is still much debate about the Irish kilt’s origin, it’s thought that the people of Ireland adopted the kilt around...

The Mastery of Kiltmaking

June 22, 2022

Instantly recognisable all over the world, the kilt has become an important element of Scottish identity. Known not only for its undeniable Scottishness but also the expert craftsmanship that goes into creating one. A seemingly simple few yards of tartan cloth stitched into something complex and beautiful. Since the birth of the feileadh beag, which is what the kilt we know today was called, knowledge of how to create such an intricate garment was passed down through the generations. Each kiltmaker would have taught their children or apprentices the craft and the cycle continued over hundreds of years. Now that the internet...

MacGregor and MacDuff Goes Global

June 08, 2022

Our flights are booked, our bags are packed and we are once again heading across the pond this September and October. With our last visit to New York City a roaring success, we have decided to return to the big apple this year. Not only that, while on our travels, we will be stopping in Toronto for a week of kilt fittings. To say we are excited is an understatement, we are over the moon and simply can’t wait! Macgregor and MacDuff is a Scottish master kiltmaker with a very Scottish name, but what most people don’t know is that...

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.

MacGregor and MacDuff in New York

September 26, 2019

Find out all about our first-ever international kilt fitting service in New York.

New York, New York!

May 22, 2019

To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we are hosting our first ever international kilt fitting in New York.

Happy Tartan Day, New York!

April 05, 2019

Happy Tartan Day, New York! Here's to Scottish-Americans!