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...
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Green Tartans
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...
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...
Tartan design at Houston Kiltmakers
We offer tartan design services at Houston kiltmakers by experts Ken & Ewan MacDonald, experts in their field their designs have been uniting couples, family’s & brands for decades. Tartan is a rich part...
Using the Tartan Search Tool – On kiltmakers.com
We at Houston kiltmakers aim to bring the best highland wear straight to your finger tips with the kiltmakers.com website. You can shop out extensive range of jackets, kilts, accessories, gifts, vouchers and so...
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...
Buying a kilt outfit for this 2024 wedding season
As the sun makes more of an appearance in the grey British weather, wedding season is just on the horizon. We can see it now, the sun shining and families dressed to the 9s...
Kilt Facts – Everything you need to know
Kilts have been around for centuries and are a key part of Scottish culture and identity. But what do we actually know about them?, well there are lots of well accredited tartan and kilt...
How much does a kilt cost in 2024
Investing in a kilt is just like investing in a good suit, quality and longevity are going to be big factors. Buying a kilt is something that takes great thought and consideration, it is...
Investing in a Kilt in 2024
Houston kiltmakers is wishing you a very merry Christmas this winter. We are finally closing in on the 2023 chapter and what a year it has been. By now you are probably wrapping presents,...