How to wear a kilt
Here at Houston kiltmakers we stock a large and comprehensive range of kilts But we would love to show those of you who are new to highland wear attire, how to put it all...
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September Round-UP
As September draws to a close we are sharing some of our Highlights from the busy summer we have had as well as a message from our very busy Social Media Manager.
Kilt Buying Guide – 3 Simple Steps to Buying a Kilt
Buying a Kilt can seem like a complicated process, but it is really quite straight forward. This guide will take you through the process step-by-step. About our Kilts All our Kilts are Made in...
Tartan Hero of the Month – April
Clann An Drumma Clann An Drumma is a Scottish tribal band with a diverse age range amongst their members. Each member has their unique skillset that allows them to add to the quality of...
Kilt Hire Guide – Find your Perfect Outfit
Houstons offer the largest and best range of kilt outfits for hire in the Scotland, with over 110 tartans, 20 styles of super lightweight jackets, three different button options and over 100 ruched tie...
Tartan Hero of Month
February An interview with Mr Robert Keys Mr Robert Keys, born in Uddingston, is a volunteer guide for Glasgow Cathedral which he does through The Society of Friends of Glasgow Cathedral. He heard of...
Diversity in Tartan
Despite its heavy association with Scotland and the rest of the UK, tartan as a concept actually began out of Asia and Europe. Many variations have came about in part due to fast fashion;...
Kilts: From Highland Dress to Fashion Week
The world has changed significantly in a short space of time. Our technological advancement’s within the past decade or so have led to the internet becoming a world-wide platform. This not only affected things...
Royal Tartans – Tartan Fit for a Queen (Or King!)
The British Royal family have had long ties with the traditional cloth of Scotland and a great affinity towards tartan. This link didn’t just start with the current monarch, but can be traced back...
The Scottish Kilt
Who, what, when, where and why? When: Nearly 40 years later, through the efforts of the Highland society of London, the “diskilting” act was revoked. The image of the highlander at this point in...