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...
Tagged: Scotland
Kilt outfit accessories & how to wear them – A master guide
Wearing a kilt outfit is something we recommend everyone ticks off their bucket list and for most Scots a kilt outfit will be a go to wardrobe staple for special occasions. Highland wear is...
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...
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.
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...
World Poetry Day 21/03/22
Known as the weavers poet, Robert Tannahill was not as fortunate in his career as our beloved national bard, Robert Burns. The tragic ending to his life is what propelled him into the fame...
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 When: Nearly 40 years later, through the efforts of the Highland society of London, the “diskilting” act was revoked.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...
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...
Traditonal African Cloth, Made into a Traditional Scottish Kilt!
Recently a customer came into our shop with material he had collected from his recent trip around Africa. He asked if we could make the traditional cotton African cloth into a traditional Scottish Kilt,...