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Ex-Hire 2024 Sale
We are finishing 2024 with a bang with new additions to our Ex-hire range , why not make the perfect Christmas or investment gift this...


Scottish & Irish kilts- What's the difference?
Tartan is a key piece of Scottish and Irish identity both celebrating tartan and its representation to Scottish and Irish history & land....


Kilt hire Stirling
Got a special event coming up? Kiltsforhire can sort you out with the perfect highland wear outfit for your occasion. If you are based in...


Should I Buy Or Hire A Kilt?
Highland wear is a beautiful part of Scottish tradition and culture. Celebrated all over the world by people of all nationalities,...


Kilt Hire Scotland
The majority of Scotland's residents will end up wearing a kilt at some point in their life for a special occasion. Highland wear is a...


Online Kilt Hire
At Kiltsforhire we are proud to offer the largest selection of tartans available to our customers, we are able to do this on a global...


Kilts for hire Edinburgh
At kilts for hire we have 1 main store that's been in the heart of paisley since 1909. We export highland wear on international levels....


How to Measure for a Kilt
In this guide we will cover how to take accurate body measurements required for hiring or buying a kilt. We always recommend being...


How much does it cost to hire a kilt?
Before we break down the pricing behind a kilt pack for your special occasion. It's important to understand what comes in the kilt packs...


Hire any tartan
What is exclusive hire any tartan? At Kiltsforhire, we offer a hire any tartan deal from the price of £325. This means you can pick any...


How to wear a kilt
Kilts for Hire stock a large and comprehensive range of kilts for you to hire. But as well as hiring out kilts, we would love to show...


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...


The Scottish Kilt
Who, what, when, where and why? When: Established in the 17th Century, Kilts (originally called “little wrap” in Gaelic) were the first...


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...


Kilt Alterations, Adjustments and Repairs
A Kilt made by Houston’s, if cared for correctly, can last a lifetime. As your body changes over time there can be a need for alterations...


Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan Gordon
This article examines the Gordon Clan, looking back at their History, studying their Clan Crests and a glimpse at the associated clan...


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...


Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan Anderson
This article examines the Anderson Clan, looking back at their History, studying their Clan Crests and a glimpse at the associated clan...


Ruche Ties – Behind the Scenes – How they are Made
We spent some time in our In-Store workshop, watching many items being created by our wonderful seamstress Beth. In this series of...


Teflon Coated Kilts – Stainproof and Beerproof!
Houston Kiltmakers were the first to Teflon Coat/Stain-proof all of our own range Tartans. Since then many of the Tartan mills have...
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