Black/dark tartans are often overlooked when choosing a tartan but can be perfect for your occasions without looking like your at a funeral. Although the colour black is traditionally associated with funerals and most embrace colour for occasions. Dark/black tartans can be styled in a variety of ways to suit multiple occasions and reflect different styles. This post covers our signature Black Bute heather tartan from our Bute heather collection alongside styling advice and why to consider hiring an all black tartan.
Black Bute Heather Tartan-
This blog focuses on our Black Bute heather tartan, this tartan is a part of our Bute heather collection. The tartan is essentially an all black tartan with a subtle peak of the pattern woven through it. It is easy to style as unlike very overwhelming garish tartans its classic and pairs well with almost any colour even black itself.
We designed this as its a necessary staple of our collection, some shy away from black tartans assuming its a "funeral" colour but dark tartans can be styled in a variety of ways to suit any occasion. Our Black Bute tartan is perfect for those wanting to embrace the kilt without committing to lots of bold colour. The tartan also looks very clean and classy styled with a black jacket, white socks & shirt.
The black Bute heather tartan is ideal for events guests who don't want to accidently match the grooms party or clash. The simply but classic look of a black kilt allows you to stand out in a tasteful way.
Pictured on the right is our black Bute heather styled formally with a matching black Prince Charlie jacket & waistcoat with matching accessories. You can incorporate colour with a black tartan through the socks, tie & sporran and even jacket. We find it looks its best with black socks & sporran, this type of outfit styling would be great for dinners corporate events too instead of a dinner suit.
Why opt for a Black Tartan?-
A black tartan allows people to embrace the kilt without having to commit to loud colours & pattern, its ideal for occasions to not clash with a grooms party or upstage anyone. It's the perfect way to stand out and embrace a classy kilt outfit. A solid black kilt is a versatile and timeless it pairs well with various colours of accessories.
Black kilts are suitable for a wide range of occasions, including weddings, formal events, sporting events, graduation balls, highland games, and stag do's. They can also serve as a tribute to ancestors or as a way to honour significant events in Scottish history. Additionally, black kilts are commonly worn at formal ceremonies, where they symbolize elegance, sophistication, and respect.
Some may chose to wear a black kilt even if they have no link to clans or Scotland but to embrace the beauty of the highland wear or symbolise respect to scottish culture and national dress.
What is the Bute Heather Collection?-
The Bute heather collection is exclusive to us here at Kiltsforhire. Designed by our owner Ken MacDonald in the early 2000s, the Bute heather collection is our signature staple selection of exclusive tartans designed by Ken. The collection features a range of varied tartans covering key classic colours and popular wedding colour palettes to allow everyone to find a tartan that suits their style or occasion.
The collection is our best selling range and innovated the highland wear industry, allowing people to hire out modern contemporary exclusive tartans. The Bute range was woven on the Isle of Bute and is inspired by the colours and moods of the Isle of Bute and co-ordinates beautifully with today's wedding colours & themes.
If your not keen on the idea of a solid black kilt, our Bute heather collection features many charcoal grey dark tartans with peaks of colour to give the dark appearance but with small elements of colour. Our Grey Bute, Bute Mist, Midnight & St Mirren are the darkest of the collection.
Stradd, Weathered Bute, Glencallum, Kyles & Hunting Bute all have dark grey bases but feature brighter centreline colours. Each tartan is the collection is easy to style up or down for any occasion, these have been our best sellers for over a decade due to their versatility and classy styling options.
We are proud to offer the widest selection of tartans for kilt hire in Scotland, you can browse our full range here. We have hundreds of tartans to chose from, you can use our web search bar if you have a particular tartan in mind.
Why Hire with Us?-
Our kilt hire package provides everything you need for the perfect Highland wear outfit, tailored to any occasion. You can fully personalize your hire to match your preferences. We offer Scotland’s largest selection of tartans for hire, along with various jacket styles, buttons, accessories, and other details, allowing you to create a truly unique outfit.
As a fourth-generation family business with over a century of experience, we ensure the finest craftsmanship. Our in-store alterations team is available to adjust sleeves and hems, guaranteeing a perfect fit for your Highland wear ensemble. We only include top-quality clothing and accessories sourced from authentic Scottish suppliers in your hire package. We also offer extended hires for travellers and last-minute hires for unexpected special occasions.
At Kiltsforhire, we don’t cut corners. Our kilt packs come with everything you need for your Highland wear outfit on your special day. Fully customizable to your liking, our kilt packs offer a wide range of tartans, jacket styles, and colour options, allowing you to create your dream outfit. We have options to suit every budget.
Here’s what’s included in your kilt pack:
- A premium tartan heavyweight kilt in your chosen tartan
- Your selected jacket with a matching waistcoat
- A tartan or plain tie of your choice and style
- One of our top-quality fur sporrans with chain straps
- A leather belt with a metal buckle, a Sgian Dubh, and a pair of brogues of your choice
- Your chosen shirt with cufflinks, kilt socks, and tartan flashes.
Your hire includes over £1500 worth of premium Highland wear, and we exclusively offer the finest quality items made in Scotland.
6 for 5 on Selected Tartans-
We offer a party discount for groups of six on a selection of 20 tartans, including our exclusive Bute Heather collection. When you book six hires, you will receive the sixth hire free, providing a discount of up to £180.
The discount can be applied as one free hire or deducted from the overall cost of the party booking.
For example:
- 5 kilt packs at £110 each = £550 + 1 free hire = 6 kilts for the price of 5 (£550)
- 6 kilt packs at £110 each = £660 - 1 free hire (£110) = £550, making it £91.66 per kilt
*Please note that to qualify for the party booking discount, all hires must be booked together, with a deposit paid at the same time, using the qualifying tartans.
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