Outfits For Scottish Events

January 03, 2024

The festive season is drawing to a close but there’s always something to get kilted up for and our tartan is here to help you do it. From Burns Night Suppers to winter weddings and ceilidhs, look no further for the ultimate guide to dressing for your next Scottish celebration.

Kilts in Winter

December 27, 2023

As the days get shorter and the weather gets colder, it's time to start thinking about how to stay warm and stylish in the winter. And what better way to do that than with a kilt?

MacGregor and MacDuff Wrapped 2023

December 20, 2023

This year was a sensational one for us! We had the pleasure of outfitting several celebrities including Richard Rankin, Luke Combs, JLS, the Hebridean Baker, and Mark Heyes. Additionally, we launched our new exclusive Harris Mist tartan and Tarbert Tweed jacket with a memorable trip to the Hebridean Isle. Tartans, tweeds, and tailoring have never been more exciting!Join us on a trip down memory lane as we appreciate the highlandwear hits of 2023.

Christmas at the Kilt Shop

December 13, 2023

The holiday season is here once again and we’re feeling the festive spirit across our stores. Each of our Scottish locations has had a magical makeover in time for Christmas. Check them out below.

A Year of Scottish Style

December 06, 2023

It’s been another busy year here at the Kings of Kilts. We’ve launched a new tartan, taken our fitting service back to New York City and Toronto and been the go-to kiltmaker to the stars. Most importantly, we’ve seen countless grooms walk into their big day looking and feeling their best. Dream weddings are at the heart of everything we do and we love the opportunity to work with and meet suppliers across the industry. We have been lucky enough to provide outfits for some breathtaking styled shoots throughout the year. Dive into a few of our favourites below.

Dapper Tartan Design

November 29, 2023

Many of our Tartan Design customers reach out to us as they are marking a special occasion. We take great pride in helping people celebrate life’s milestones, like Michael Sold, who worked with us to create a tartan ahead of the 33rd anniversary of his wedding to his wife Beatrice.

When Should You Start Arranging Your Kilt?

November 22, 2023

The design of a traditional Scottish kilt has remained largely unchanged since the 18th century. From weaving the tartan to folding the pleats, each step of the process requires great skill and craftsmanship. Even after the Industrial Revolution introduced commodities like weaving and sewing machines, the process is still fairly complex. The intricacy and complexity of kilts is what makes them special, meaning production does take time. Whether you are buying a machine-made or handmade kilt, it’s important to consider how far in advance you should get things organised. While hire kilts aren’t made to order, during busy times of...

Gifts with a Scottish Twist

November 15, 2023

With the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gift giving. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff, we champion Scottish craftsmanship and want to give gifts that are not only personal but also made to last a lifetime. From fully handmade kilts to everyday tartan accessories, find something for the whole family in our ultimate gift guide.

St Andrew's Day Style

November 08, 2023

On St Andrew’s Day, there is no better way to celebrate Scotland than stepping out in tartan. Not sure what to wear? We’ve got you covered. Read on for outfit inspiration and styling tips from the Kings of Kilts.

Designing the McMonagle Wedding Tartan

November 01, 2023

At MacGregor and MacDuff we are proud to keep the art of tartan designing alive to help people honour their family and create heirlooms that will be enjoyed for many years to come. We worked closely with Ryan McMonagle and his family on a tartan that celebrated the coming together of two families on his wedding day to Jonny.

The Scottish Roots of Halloween

October 25, 2023

From the telephone to the television, there have been many iconic things born in Scotland. This includes everyone’s favourite spooky festival, Halloween. Halloween first started life as the festival of Samhain, which marked the end of summer and the beginning of winter, was celebrated by the ancient Celts in Scotland and other parts of the British Isles over 2,000 years ago.

How to Find Your Family Tartan?

October 19, 2023

In 2009 a Scottish Government paper on the Scottish diaspora estimated that the number of people worldwide claiming some level of Scottish ancestry was between 28 and 40 million. This is a significant number of people when you consider the population of Scotland in 2023 is just under 5.5 million. The country with the most people of Scottish ancestry is the United States, with an estimated 5.2 million Scottish Americans. You’ll find Gaelic speakers in Canada and highland games in Malaysia and it’s this diaspora that has given the kilt global recognition. In fact, one of the best ways to...