Kirsty & Dave's Big Day

August 03, 2022

With so many weddings happening this year we started writing blogs about some of our customer's big days. These blogs have been a great way to gain some insight into our customers' experiences. This blog is a similar type of story, but instead of it being about one of our customer's wedding experiences, it’s about mine!

Handfast for a year and a day

July 22, 2022

Handfasting is becoming more and more popular at Scottish wedding ceremonies. The ancient ritual of Celtic handfasting would have been seen as a sort of pre-marriage or trial run before both parties committed to the sanctity of marriage. The handfasting ceremony would validify the couple's commitment to each other for a year and one day, after which they would then decide if they want to continue the relationship and get married or go their own ways. The handfasting ceremony would also be seen as a public declaration that both parties were officially ‘off the market’ and rival suitors should back off.

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...

Elizabeth & Jimmy's Big Day

June 15, 2022

Another beautiful couple has graciously offered to share their wedding story with all us. Elizabeth & Jimmy (quite literally) tied the knot in a Castle in Ireland. Jimmy chose to wear Silver Mist with a Glen Orchy tweed jacket. 

Eilidh & Stuart’s Big Day

May 18, 2022

Eilidh and Stuart recently got married at the Seamill Hydro in Ayrshire and from the photos, it looked like the perfect day.

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 Accessorise A Kilt

April 20, 2022

A kilt on its own is a marvel of expert craftsmanship. Everything about it, the tartan design, the process of milling the fabric, the perfectly folded pleats, it’s a truly masterful piece of clothing and the fact that it’s known around the world is testament to that. However, a kilt by itself isn’t complete and the various accessories that go with it are just as important to fully achieve the highlandwear look.

Weddding Guide 2022

April 13, 2022

Weddings are definitely in full swing this year with so many couples finally getting to walk down the aisle after two years of delays. Are you or someone you know finally saying ‘I Do’ in the next few months? Here’s our Wedding Guide for 2022 so you can prepare for the big day.  Wedding Party Coordinators At MacGregor and MacDuff we are committed to creating dream weddings and we understand how stressful planning a wedding can be. That’s why we have a team of dedicated Wedding Party Coordinators that can help you with all the logistics of making sure everyone is...

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.

What side do you wear a plaid on?

February 10, 2022

The plaid is arguably the most traditional element of a kilt outfit, worn on very special occasions. Historically, the first type of kilt was the Féileadh Mòr or Great Kilt which was essentially a long piece of material, roughly 9 yards long. Half of that material was pleated and belted around the waist and the other half was draped over the shoulder. The great kilt was worn by highlanders in the 16th century but by the late 17th century and early 18th century, the kilt had evolved and the need for the upper half of material had been lost. At...

Mhairi and Lewis's Wedding

January 19, 2022

Another happy couple down the aisle, with the dashing groom and his groomsmen all sporting MacGregor and MacDuff kilt outfits. Mhairi and Lewis celebrated their wedding day in the ultimate Scottish countryside style at Harlaw Farm. From the photos Daniel Mainland Photography took, it looked like the perfect day.