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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...


Sporrans – How to Wear Correctly and What are Sporrans for?
Leather Sporrans in Old Traditional Styles, Note the Pouch like Shapes Sporrans come in many different styles and designs, varied for...


Kilt Hire for Weddings Overseas
Houston Kiltmakers have the largest and best range for of Kilts for hire in the West of Scotland, with over 130 tartans, 20 styles of...


Choosing an Authentic Scottish Tartan
The first step in choosing your Highland wear outfit is to choose your tartan. Here at Houston’s we can inform you of the correct tartan...


Special Weave Tartans
Houstons can provide special weave tartans not readily available to the market. If you are having trouble finding your desired tartan we...


Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed!
As a retailer customer satisfaction is paramount, nothing means more to us than seeing a happy customer! Sometimes words on a screen just...


Houston’s to the rescue!
Houston's Own Modern Bute Heather Tartan The Kilt Walk is a wonderful Scottish Charity which supports various Scottish children’s...


Houston Kiltmakers Official Kilt Ettiquette Guide 2013 ©
KILT ETIQUETTE GUIDE Midnight Bute Tartan Kilts can be a tricky business, especially if you have never worn Highland wear before! There...


Hiring vs Buying… Making an informed decision!
Bute Heather Tartan Kilts There’s always an occasion to wear a kilt to. We have Burn’s Supper in January and then for the old romantics...


HELP! Am I wearing my kilt properly?
Bute Heather Tartan Kilts Get ‘Dressed to Kilt’ in 8 easy steps: Put socks on first, make sure ribs are vertical and tops are parallel....


What every Groom should know about weddings!
What kind of Kiltmakers would we be if we did not offer to help you out on the biggest day of your life? Having sorted out men across the...
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