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...

Irish Tartans

April 06, 2022

If you ever visit the National Museum of Scotland, you’ll come across one of the earliest examples of Scottish cloth in existence. Known as the Falkirk Tartan, this small piece of cloth is dated back to around 250 A.D. Tartan has always been an important part of Scottish identity and continues to be. While kilts and tartan are known around the world for being quintessentially Scottish, our Irish neighbours also have a connection to these items.

Sustainability at MacGregor and MacDuff

March 28, 2022

We hear a lot about climate change, recycling and sustainability but often these messages unfortunately fall by the wayside due to cost or efficiency demands, but not at MacGregor and MacDuff. We strive to lead by example and make changes wherever possible in order for MacGregor and MacDuff to become a more sustainable business.

Modern Tweed Jackets

March 23, 2022

In the 1920’s tailors started advertising the Prince Charlie jacket as a modern and trendy jacket, perfect for young gentlemen. It quickly became the most popular option for kilt outfits but in recent years, the Prince Charlie has been knocked off its podium. While there will always be a place for the traditional and formal Prince Charlie jacket, tweed kilt jackets are now the modern, stylish option for kilt outfits. They are fantastically versatile and can be worn to all types of events.

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.

St. Patrick's Day 2022

March 07, 2022

St. Patrick has been the patron saint of Ireland since the 1630s but he was venerated as a saint in Ireland from the seventh century. The Catholic Church established the 17th of March as a day of feast in honour of the saint but it is thought that St. Patrick’s day was celebrated for centuries before the official confirmation.

The Great Kilt

March 02, 2022

The exact origin of how the kilt we know today was created has been disputed for decades, but what is known is that it is derived from the Féileadh Mór or Great Kilt. The great kilt was a garment worn by highland men, starting as far back as (according to historical records) the late 16th century but was probably worn for quite some time before then. Vastly different from the kilts we know today, the great kilt would have been made from 18 feet of material that a highlander would fold into pleats then wrapped around his waist with the excess material...

Kiltwalk 2022

February 21, 2022

The Kiltwalk is an annual fundraising event for Scottish charities. The Kiltwalk has been designed to help propel fundraising in Scotland and deliver much-needed donations to some of Scotland's most important causes.

Difference between Men and Women's Kilts

February 15, 2022

Traditionally speaking, the kilt was a highland garment made and worn only by men. Highland women would wear an earasaid, which was a draped garment that was either a belted plaid or unbelted wrap. A traditional earasaid would have either been plain, striped or tartan but this would have been dependent on cost. It would have been quite long, stretching down to the wearer's candles and the top edge would have been able to cover their head.

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...

Harris Tweed - The Champagne of Fabrics

February 01, 2022

Harris Tweed is known around the world for its impeccable quality and rich history. It’s the only fabric in the world that is governed by its own Act of Parliament and is often referred to as the champagne of fabric.