Tartans anyone can wear
When it comes to tartans there can be a lot of misconceptions and misleading information out there. For some people knowing what tartans are acceptable to wear is a blurry area. This blog covers...
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Kilt shops Glasgow
Glasgow like Edinburgh is a key location in Scotland with its rich history and some of the most famous kilt shops. People travel from all around the world to Scotland to take in our...
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...
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...
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 When: Nearly 40 years later, through the efforts of the Highland society of London, the “diskilting” act was revoked.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...
About Ken MacDonald – Owner of Houston Kiltmakers
Ken MacDonald is the 3rd generation to run Houston Kiltmakers and is regarded as a world leading designer Tartans. Among his designs include the ‘American National Tartan’, which was presented to US President George W....