What’s your Clan Crest and Tartan?
Have you ever wondered if your family name has a tartan? it may do and not only that most clans have a clan crest symbol that marks their unity, name & history as a...
Category: Scottish history
History of Houston Kiltmakers
Houston kiltmakers has been in the heart of paisley for over a century and in that time, the shop has been through a lot. Starting 4 generations ago our family business emerged as a...
Create a Traditional Scottish Wedding
Highland wear is a key part of scottish weddings and embracing scottish heritage and history. Scottish traditions and dress is celebrated everywhere in and out with of Scotland by people of all backgrounds &...
History of Tartan
Tartan is embedded in Scotland’s culture & history. Despite it being at the heart of every Scots identity most don’t know the full story behind it. Tartan is so intertwined in every aspect of...
Campbell Tartan
This link will lead you to all the styles of Clan Campbell tartan we do in store such as weathered, ancient, muted and modern https://www.kiltmakers.com/tartan-search/search/?search=campbell# This link will lead you to the Scottish register...
Massacre of Glencoe
Glencoe is one of the world renowned areas of Scotland, dreamed about by people globally. Tourists, Scots & nature enthusiasts are taken aback by the scenic & extraordinary views of Glencoe but its deep...
MacDonald Tartan
This blog shines a focus on the MacDonald tartan, one of the most recognisable and historic tartans in Scottish history. The Macdonald clan tartan is one of the older & globally found tartans circulating...
Where the kilt began…
The kilt is a key piece of Scottish history and is easily identified all over the world, representing Scotland and our history. The kilt is celebrated globally during variations of special occasions and what...
History of the kilt
Kilts and tartan are part of the key identity of Scotland, enriched in our culture, our history, & our representation. At Houston kiltmakers we all know and love highland wear culture, we take pride...
Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan Campbell
This blog post examines the Campbell Clan, looking back at their History, studying their Clan Crests and a glimpse at the associated clan Campbell tartans! Clan Campbell is one of the largest Scottish Clans...