Prestwick Shop Window Display is a Seaside Sensation

July 26, 2023

Our Prestwick branch is excited to be taking part in the High Street’s summer window dressing competition. This year's theme is "I do like to be beside the seaside". Our visual merchandising team has created an eye-catching display that celebrates the town's seaside status.

Jean-François and Pierre's Big Day

July 20, 2023

There’s nothing quite like seeing a couple’s big day come to life. We love hearing all about your wedding stories, from planning and preparations to your favourite moments on the day. Newly-weds Pierre and Jean-François were kind enough to share their day with us and what a day it was!

How the traditional kilt shop experience is evolving

July 12, 2023

The kilt has been a part of Scottish identity for centuries, first as the feileadh-mór or great kilt and later as the fèileadh beag, which is the version we know today. The great kilt was not much more than a length of material wrapped around the waist with the excess material draped over the shoulder. However, as the kilt evolved into the fèileadh beag or little kilt, the construction of the kilt became more intricate. After the Dress Act of 1746 was repealed in 1782, demand for high-quality traditional highlandwear grew, not just in the rural highlands, but also in the modern...

Dog-Friendly Weddings

July 05, 2023

A wedding is a celebration of your past, present and future. It wouldn’t be complete without your friends and family by your side and for many of us, our pets are like family too. We’ve been seeing many couples including their furry friends in their wedding ceremonies and their photos are too adorable not to share!

Exquisite European Elopement

June 28, 2023

Blue skies, crystal clear waters and iconic white architecture, a fantasy wedding day came to life in the Greek sunshine. Organised and photographed by Michelle Malone and Mairi Tiffoney, it was a pleasure to be involved in this spectacular shoot on the Greek island of Zakynthos. Dive into this dream day below.

Glasgow Caledonian Fashion Showcase

June 20, 2023

Tartan and streetwear are two things we don’t normally see together. We have been seeing a lot more of this unique combination over the past few months as we had the pleasure of working with Glasgow Caledonian Fashion students on their live industry project. Forming part of their Fashion Concepts module, Second Year Fashion Design with Business students were tasked with creating a range of streetwear incorporating our exclusive Mist tartans. 

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Kilt in 2023?

June 14, 2023

Wearing a kilt to a formal or semi-formal occasion is always the best choice, in our humble opinion at least. A kilt delivers a wow factor that a suit just can’t seem to match. Whether you are looking for a kilt to wear to a Burns Supper or are looking to get your groomsman kitted out for the big day, our Kilt Hire service is here to help. We have four stores in Scotland, pop-up services in London and Manchester, as well as a Virtual Kilt Fitting Service, all of which can help you arrange your next highlandwear look. But how much...

Samantha and David's Wedding Day

June 07, 2023

Samantha and David recently celebrated their big day and have graciously agreed to share a little bit of their story with us. As we’ve mentioned before, we love hearing about our customer's wedding days and learning a little bit about the thought processes behind planning one of the most important days of their lives. We asked David why he chose to wear a kilt outfit for his big day. He explained that “Being Scottish, I have a lot of love for the kilt. I had only worn one once before when I was extremely young and I remember how much...

Father's Day Gift Ideas

May 29, 2023

Birthdays, Christmas and weddings, we love any excuse to treat our friends and family to a thoughtful gift. With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to show our appreciation for all the dads out there. We welcome countless dads into our stores every year as they support their sons at their fittings or get kilted up to walk their daughters down the aisle so give back with some tartan treats.

Dream Weddings

May 25, 2023

Traditional or modern, low-key or a family affair, whatever your dream wedding day looks like, we’re here to help you make it come to life. Although we aren’t half way through the year yet, we’ve already been a part of so many incredible wedding days. For the ultimate groomswear inspiration, dive into just a few of our favourites below!

When were kilts invented?

May 17, 2023

The relationship between Scotland and its kilts goes back many centuries, however, the date in which kilts were first invented, is rather unknown. The first documented mention of the féileadh-mór (or great kilt) can be found in books dating back to the 1500’s. As you can imagine, the great kilts' popularity would have been quite prevalent to have been worthy of documentation at that time. So it’s safe to say that the great kilt would have been invented sometime earlier. It’s thought that once sheep became readily available across Scotland that their wool would have been used to weave cloth....

Wedding Guide 2023

May 11, 2023

Wedding season is approaching full bloom and we’re kilting up more grooms and guests every week. Nowadays more than ever we find that couples are looking for ways to make their day unique and personal and highlandwear is an ideal way to do that. Although tartan and kilts are often seen as very traditional, there are so many ways you can use them to add a personal and contemporary touch to your big day. From handfasting ceremonies to hiring any tartan, dive into our ultimate guide to wedding season 2023.