The Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity Launches Tartan

July 13, 2026

2026 marks the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity’s 25th anniversary and what better way to celebrate than by designing their own bespoke tartan? We were delighted to help the charity bring their vision to life, keeping reading to see their design and the wonderful products they have made with it.

When Football Introduced America to Tartan

July 01, 2026

When Scotland finally qualified for the World Cup, football was all we were thinking about. Would Scotland be able to make it out of the group stage, and how unlucky were we to end up in the same group as two top 10 teams? What we weren’t thinking about was how the 2026 FIFA World Cup would impact our friends list.

West End Kilt Shop Celebrates 20th Anniversary

June 25, 2026

We are delighted to be celebrating 20 years since our Dumbarton Road store opened its doors. Our west end kilt shop has been serving highlandwear enthusiasts for all those years, kilting up grooms, guests, graduates and more! Keep reading to learn how we are celebrating. 

Tartan Offcuts Reimagined with Student Project

May 08, 2026

We love to see our tartan take on a new life and just had to know more after spotting our tartan offcuts on student Millie’s outfit in the Junk Kouture competition. You might be wondering what the Junk Kouture competition is and how did Millie get involved? Keep reading to learn all about it.

Highlandwear and Kilt Hire Need-to-Knows For 2026

April 22, 2026

Weddings, graduations and celebrations, now is just the start of a busy few months of events up and down the country. From planning your outfit to looking after your kilt after your event, we’re here to make sure you look your best and so does your highlandwear. Keep reading for our Scottish style need-to-knows.

Spring Blooms at the Kings of Kilts

March 30, 2026

The clocks have gone forward and spring has landed in our flagship store on Bath Street. We have a wonderful new window display to ring in the start of peak wedding season, keep reading to see more. 

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.

Pop-Up Kilt Fitting Services

March 06, 2026

At MacGregor and MacDuff, we bring the kilt shop to you with our regular pop-up kilt fitting services across the UK and occasionally, internationally too. From monthly kilt fittings in London and Manchester to exclusive services in Inverness and Abu Dhabi, our expert stylists are able to deliver the Kings of Kilts experience at a location near you. Whether you are planning wedding outfits or are looking for a highlandwear outfit you can cherish for a lifetime, our pop-up kilt fitting services are the ideal way to speak to us in person, without having to travel to one of our...

Glasgow Ex-Hire Kilt Event

February 26, 2026

Back by popular demand, our Ex-Hire Event returns to Glasgow this March. Taking place on Thursday the 5th of March between 4.30 and 7.30pm, our pop-up is the chance to browse our extensive ex-hire range and take home your next look for less. Learn more about this exclusive event below.

The Ultimate Guide to Kilt Hire in Scotland & the UK (2026 Edition)

February 16, 2026

Why Is Kilt Hire So Popular for Weddings, Events & Special Occasions? For many people, kilt outfits and highlandwear are only worn a couple of times a year, making kilt hire a much more practical option over buying their own. With hiring a kilt being so cost-effective and flexible, it's become one of the most popular ways to wear traditional highlandwear across Scotland, and the UK as a whole. Whether it's for a wedding, formal celebration, graduation or even a ceilidh, kilt hire makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. However, kilt hire isn’t just about saving...

Glasgow Caledonian University Kilt Shop Collaboration

January 28, 2026

It’s our third year working with the talented fashion students at Glasgow Caledonian University and their designs just keep getting better and better. Over the years, we have loved being part of the Fashion with Business students' live project. The students are tasked with incorporating our Mist tartans into two garments with the goal of introducing tartan to a new audience. Creativity paired with the highest quality craftsmanship, we always look forward to seeing what they come up with. Keep reading to see our favourite design from last year and a very special window display to celebrate it.   The...