Torrance-Shahid Family Tartan Design

March 20, 2026

Whether you are looking for a creative way to brand your business, celebrate a special event or commemorate your wedding, designing your own tartan is an incredibly unique and memorable experience. We are extremely proud to offer our customers the chance to create their own piece of Scottish culture, working closely with our in-house tartan designer. We loved seeing the Torrance-Shahid family tartan come to life and Abia, along with the help of her parents, was kind to share the story and inspiration behind it with us.

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.

Jura Mist Highlandwear Outfits

January 06, 2025

In 2023 we added Harris Mist to our collection of exclusive tartans which invited green into the range. After such a positive response from our customers, we decided to continue the trend and add something a little different to the mix. We are very excited to announce that our newest exclusive tartan has arrived and it’s called Jura Mist. We think you are going to love it as much as we do.   Inspiration for Jura Mist Following the trend of all our other Mist tartans, when conceptualising what the new design would look like, we looked to Scotland for...

Where Can I Wear a Kilt?

September 24, 2024

From the 16th to 18th century, the kilt was worn by Scottish highlanders in everyday life. During this period, kilts were made from a single length of material that was formed into pleats, wrapped around the waist, and secured with a belt. This kilt style was known as the feileadh mòr or great kilt and was a full-body garment. In 1746 the Dress Act was passed which outlawed the wearing of kilt and anything tartan for people in the highlands. This was in response to a series of revolts against the British government by Prince Charlie and his Jacobite Highlanders....

Window Makeover with Glasgow Caledonian University

September 06, 2024

Over the past two years, we have had the pleasure of working with Glasgow Caledonian University students as part of their industry live projects. This year we collaborated with Second Year Fashion Design with Business students. The students were asked to use accents of our Mist tartans in a two piece garment with the aim to bring tartan to a new audience.

Designing Your Own Tartan

July 11, 2024

Tartan is synonymous with Scotland and there are thousands of variations available. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff we have more than 4,000 options alone to choose from and while it can be great to have so much choice, sometimes it can be difficult to select the right one for you. That’s where our Tartan Design Service comes in, keep reading to find out more.

Scotland's Oldest Tartan Glen Affric Brought Back to Life

March 06, 2024

Scotland’s oldest known tartan has been brought back to life. Discovered in a peaty bog in the 1980s, the remains of this fabric have been recreated into a tartan that can now be enjoyed by highlandwear lovers across the world.

Outfits For Scottish Events

January 03, 2024

The festive season is drawing to a close but there’s always something to get kilted up for and our tartan is here to help you do it. From Burns Night Suppers to winter weddings and ceilidhs, look no further for the ultimate guide to dressing for your next Scottish celebration.

Gifts with a Scottish Twist

November 15, 2023

With the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gift giving. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff, we champion Scottish craftsmanship and want to give gifts that are not only personal but also made to last a lifetime. From fully handmade kilts to everyday tartan accessories, find something for the whole family in our ultimate gift guide.

Glasgow Caledonian University Window Display

September 26, 2023

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Glasgow Caledonian University on one of their industry live projects. We worked with Second Year Fashion Design with Business students as they were set the task of creating a range of streetwear incorporating elements of our Mist tartans.

Fèis Ìle Tartan Design Competition

September 20, 2023

The Fèis Ìle Festival is an annual event celebrating the beautiful Isle of Islay. Spanning across 10 days, the event is a gathering of whisky and Islay lovers alike. The festival showcases the culture and spirit of the island and supports local charities, organisations and artists. We were delighted to be approached by the Fèis Ìle Committee this year as they launched a competition to design a tartan for the festival.