The Kiltmakers Blog - Tartan, Kilts and More
Tartans aren’t just fabric, they’re a statement of heritage, identity and perhaps, personality. While traditionally linked to Scottish clans, tartans today are worn by people across the world. And yes, the colours and patterns...
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...
Are you Scottish and wanting to know if you have a family tartan, or unsure of your Scottish roots and curious to know what sept your family name may have been linked to? You’re...
Scotland is rich in culture, and almost every Scottish city and town provides multiple opportunities to amerce yourself in everything Scotland has to offer. Edinburgh is the city capital & is home to some...
What a year 2024 has been so far for Houston kiltmakers for Tartan design. We of course having been bringing you the best highland wear available since 1909 of course but this is standard...
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...
Here at Houston Kiltmakers we have 2 of the most renowned tartan designers in Scotland. Our 4th generation family business is owned by father & son Ken & Ewan MacDonald. They are experts in...
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...
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...
When Building a kilt outfit, the first step is selecting your tartan, which can be overwhelming for some. We take pride in offering the largest selection of tartans available in Scotland, but how do...
