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...
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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...
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...
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...
How to Choose a Tartan
When picking the Tartan for your Scottish Highland Kilt Outfit it can be quite a daunting task as there are over 14,000 Tartans to choose...
Ken’s Creations – Glasgow’s Miles Better Tartan
An Aerial Shot of the Glasgow Garden Festival Houston Kiltmakers owner Ken MacDonald is a well renowned Tartan Designer. As well as...
Ken’s Creations – Bute Heather Range
A Mix of Kilts in the Bute Heather Range Tartans Houston Kiltmakers owner Ken MacDonald is a well renowned Tartan Designer. As well as...
History of the Kilt – Part 4 – Resurgence in Popularity of Tartan and the Kilt
After the dark times of the 1746 Dress Act which saw the wearing of Tartan, Kilts and Highland wear outlawed in Scotland, the 1800’s and...
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...
Tartan In Sports – Football Kits
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup currently being held in Brazil now seems like the ideal time to look back over the years at some examples of...
History of the Kilt – Part 3 – Dress Act 1746
Kilts and tartan were not always prosperous in Scotland and sometimes their development was restricted. 1746 saw the implementation of...
History of the Kilt – Part 2 – Development of Tartan and the Modern Kilt
It would be difficult to talk about the history of the Kilt without talking a little about the designs that were on them. Tartan, as the...
Tartan In Sports – Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014
With the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games fast approaching, an event that will be touched throughout with a Scottish Tartan Spirit, there...
Where to Wear – Weddings
The next stop on our ‘Where to Wear’ journey takes us to perhaps one of the most popular occasions to wear a kilt, a Wedding. Whether you...
Where to Wear a Kilt – Céilidh
In this series of posts we will be looking at events where Kilts are often worn, and will be taking a closer look at some of the more...
Scottish Pride
It’s a great time to be Scottish folks! Well its always great being a Scot but there are just so many exciting things happening right...
Wedding Checklist!
Your wedding day is thought to be the biggest day of your life and we understand that can be a very daunting process! With weddings now...
Houston’s Guide to Being ‘the best’ Best Man!
Wedding season is in full swing in Scotland! Having sorted out men across the world with their wedding kilts for the last 100 years we...
Real Men Wear Kilts!
Its prom season in Scotland! High school and University student are finishing their exams, completing their final submissions and...
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