Houston Kiltmakers Official Kilt Ettiquette Guide 2013 ©
Kilts can be a tricky business, especially if you have never worn Highland wear before! There are various styles of Highland wear which can be worn for dress, day or casual wear. To make...
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KILT MAINTENANCE GUIDE
KILT MAINTENANCE GUIDE A kilt is a garment that will last you a lifetime and so it is very important that you buy a heavy weight cloth and have it made by a reputable...
Tartan… The Celebrities Favourite!
Houston Kiltmaker’s is the only shop where you can physically see every tartan available. You might not be too impressed by that but; what if we told you there are around 14,000 tartans? Ahhh…...
Valentine’s Day… Love in the Digital Era
It’s that time of year again, love is in the air and every shop window is full of hearts and flowers. You guessed it; VALENTINE’S DAY! There are of course mixed opinions on this...
Scottish Wedding Traditions
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! The shops are full of cards, hearts and chocolates and love is in the air! With many romantic Scots planning a Valentine’s Day Proposal or indeed a...
Tips on Wearing a Kilt!
Highland wear can be a tricky business! Especially for men wearing a kilt for the first time. It’s a whole new experience and we want to make sure you get everything just right so...
Hiring vs Buying… Making an informed decision!
There’s always an occasion to wear a kilt to. We have Burn’s Supper in January and then for the old romantics maybe a Valentine’s Day Wedding in February. Christenings, funerals, parties, through to May...
Hogmanay… Scottish New Year
Well the turkey has been eaten, the presents opened and Santa has been and gone! Christmas is over and done with well, for another year at least! But the party’s not over just yet,...
Scottish Weddings
When couples decide to jet off to get married the usual destinations are the exotic locations of Italy, Spain, Mexico and America. With these destinations within such close reach many may wonder why Canadian...
HELP! Am I wearing my kilt properly?
So you have your kilt but no idea how to wear it. Or you have endured the wrath of your ‘friends’ for wearing it wrong at the last night out? Fret no more. Here at Houston’s Kiltmakers we have developed an easy guide to help ensure you wear the Scottish Kilt properly.