Strictly Come Dancing Visits Scottish Kilt Shop

September 30, 2024

The biggest show on television stopped by Scotland’s finest kilt shop last week. We were delighted to welcome the stars of Strictly Come Dancing to our flagship store in Glasgow’s centre last week. 

Where Can I Wear a Kilt?

September 24, 2024

From the 16th to 18th century, the kilt was worn by Scottish highlanders in everyday life. During this period, kilts were made from a single length of material that was formed into pleats, wrapped around the waist, and secured with a belt. This kilt style was known as the feileadh mòr or great kilt and was a full-body garment. In 1746 the Dress Act was passed which outlawed the wearing of kilt and anything tartan for people in the highlands. This was in response to a series of revolts against the British government by Prince Charlie and his Jacobite Highlanders....

Hire a Kilt for Your Glasgow Event

September 13, 2024

Glasgow is a city of rich culture and diverse history, making it the ideal place to embrace Scottish tradition by wearing a kilt. Whether you are attending a ceilidh, a wedding or even a world-famous old firm football match, hiring a kilt in Glasgow can add a touch of style and heritage to your outing. Here are the reasons why you should hire a kilt for your next Glasgow event.   Celebrate Scottish Tradition A kilt is more than just an outfit choice, it encompasses centuries of Scottish history and tradition. Wearing a kilt connects you to Scotland's past and...

Window Makeover with Glasgow Caledonian University

September 06, 2024

Over the past two years, we have had the pleasure of working with Glasgow Caledonian University students as part of their industry live projects. This year we collaborated with Second Year Fashion Design with Business students. The students were asked to use accents of our Mist tartans in a two piece garment with the aim to bring tartan to a new audience.

Ex-Hire Pop-Up Shop

August 30, 2024

Glasgow’s biggest ex-hire event is back this autumn. Filled with the highest quality highlandwear at a fraction of the cost, this is your chance to browse our vast ex-hire range and walk away with a bargain. Taking place on Saturday 5th October, our Ex-Hire Pop-Up Shop is an appointment only event and will be held at our warehouse in Kinning Park, Glasgow. Book today to join our stylists there.

Your Edinburgh Kilt Guide

August 23, 2024

With the 2024 Fringe Festival coming to a close, it got us thinking about all the people who got to experience our beloved capital. Every August Edinburgh welcomes in the region of 3 million people from all over the world, making it the epicenter of global culture and arts. The city turns into a bustling hive of theatrics and colour. The buzz of the festival is contagious and here at MacGregor and MacDuff, we see a rise in people coming to our Edinburgh kilt store looking to hire a kilt to wear at the Fringe. As a result, we thought...

Kilt Hire Guide

August 14, 2024

It’s the season of weddings and celebrations and we’re here to make sure you look and feel your best. Thanks to our extensive hire range, you can look the part without committing to a full new outfit. Hire with confidence with our handy guide.

Kings of Kilts Crowned Prestwick Window Display Winners

August 02, 2024

Every year Prestwick Community Council runs a competition to crown the best window display on the town’s high street and we love to get involved. We are over the moon to have been crowned this year’s winner! Keep reading to see our winning design.

Jana and Allan's Fairy Tale Wedding Day

July 17, 2024

A Scottish castle, the finest kilts and a horse drawn carriage. Jana Kramer and Allan Russell’s wedding was a fairy tale come true and we were delighted to be a part of it. Keep reading to find out more about their magical day and see what outfit Allan chose.

Designing Your Own Tartan

July 11, 2024

Tartan is synonymous with Scotland and there are thousands of variations available. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff we have more than 4,000 options alone to choose from and while it can be great to have so much choice, sometimes it can be difficult to select the right one for you. That’s where our Tartan Design Service comes in, keep reading to find out more.

Tartan on the Catwalk at Glasgow Caledonian's Fashion Showcase

June 28, 2024

Tartan met trend as we attended the annual Glasgow Caledonian University Fashion Showcase earlier this month. We were delighted to collaborate once again with the university, this time working with Second Year Fashion Design with Business students as part of their industry live project. The students were asked to use accents of our Mist tartans in a two piece garment with the aim to bring tartan to a new audience. We couldn’t wait to see their designs hit the runway.

Scottish Styled Wedding Shoot

June 21, 2024

There’s nothing quite like seeing our tartan come to life on photoshoot day. From weaving the tartan at our mills to selecting the ideal jackets and accessories, we love sharing our completed looks with you. Dive into our latest shoot below.