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.

A Winter Wedding Wonderland

December 21, 2021

When planning for a wedding, winter dates are often overlooked because it’s too cold, the weather can be unpredictable or because it’s too close to Christmas. Well we are here to let you in on a little secret, winter weddings can be magical.

Scottish Gothic Wedding Shoot

December 03, 2021

What an absolute pleasure to be included in this impeccably styled shoot by @whitneygrahamphotography & @peachesncreamuk. The theme of this portion of the shoot was Gothic, paying homage to the Georgian roots of the building. It's safe to say, they nailed it.

The History of Handfasting

November 26, 2021

Handfasting is an ancient Celtic tradition that dates back to 7000 B.C. Traditionally, when two people were brought to be married, a cord or piece of material was used to bind the couple’s hands together during the ceremony. Ancient Celtic law would see this union as a trial period that lasted for one year and one day which would ensure the couple was ready for the commitment of marriage.

Design Your Own Tartan

October 08, 2021

With weddings and events back in the diary, there has never been a better time to stand out from the crowd. With our tartan design service you don’t choose between modern or ancient, you choose bespoke. Design your very own tartan and have it officially registered in The Scottish Register of Tartans. Designing a tartan from scratch may seem like a complicated process but with the help of our in-house tartan designer, it couldn’t be easier.  The first step once you have decided that you want to design your own tartan is to get in touch with us. Our tartan...