Learn About the Modern Campbell Tartan
Here at Kiltsforhire we are proud to offer the largest tartan selection available for kilt hire in Scotland. With such a Large array of...
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MacCallum Tartan- All you need to know
Today's blog post covers the MacCallum tartan. This is one of the most versatile tartans and can easily be styled in a variety of ways....
Spirit of Bannockburn tartan
Here at kiltsforhire we are proud to offer the largest tartan selection available for kilt hire in Scotland. With such a Large array of...
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....
Utility kilts vs Traditional kilts
Kilts have remained a key piece of Scottish identity over the years. The kilt is instantly recognisable all over the world, it is worn...
Kilt Hire Glasgow
Kiltsforhire is based just 5-10 minutes away from Glasgow airport and ideal for kilt hire around the Glasgow area. Our team has decades...
What Is Tartan?
Tartan is deeply sentimental to Scotland and is enriched in our history. At kilts for hire we work with tartan every single day and our...
Origins Of The Kilt
Scotland is globally known as the country of the kilts & tartan, its so deeply enriched in our heritage and history. We all know and love...
Kilts For Hire Paisley history
Kilts for hire also known as Houston Kiltmakers has been established since 1909 in the heart of Paisley. Paisley is rich in heritage and...
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 Life of Robert Burns
Robert Burns was a Scottish Poet (although he collected and produced far more songs than poems) from the 18th century who is now world...
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...
Clan Crest Accessories – Personalised Clan Highland Wear
The roots of Highland Wear comes from the Scottish clan system – clan tartans are a great example of showing the contrasting styles of...
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...
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...
Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan MacDonald
This article examines the MacDonald Clan, looking back at their History, studying their Clan Crests and a glimpse at the associated clan...
Bute Fabrics Mill Visit – How Tartan is Woven, from Yarn to Cloth!
Recently we took a visit across to the Isle of Bute, the location of the Bute Fabrics Mill. Bute Mill have been supplying Houston’s with...
Made in Scotland – Tartan Kilts and Highland Wear by Houston Traditional Kiltmakers
At Houston’s we take great pride in our Kilts and Highland Wear, endeavoring to provide our clients with the highest quality produce. We...
Tartan Shoulder Plaid – Behind the Scenes – How they are Made
A Shoulder Plaid can be worn at formal occasions when you are looking to stand out from the crowd. Often the Groom will add one to his...
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