Kilt

Traditionally a kilt pin is worn on the right hand side, pinned through the front apron 4 inches from the bottom of the kilt and 2 inches in from the fringing on the side. Make sure the pin is only through the front apron and not the layers underneath as this could result in damaging […]

To Sett is to have a continuation of the pattern of the tartan through the pleats so that the front looks very similar to the back. This is the most popular way to have a Kilt made. What is a tartan sett? A tartan’s ‘Sett’ is what makes it unique. This is the ‘thread count’ […]

4 day. How long can I hire a kilt for? We do a standard 4 day kilt hire. This is because we need to ensure we have enough time for the items to be cleaned and checked before being sent back out for hire again, which is especially important during our busy periods. What is […]

12 weeks. Generally speaking, for us at Macgregor and MacDuff, there are two times of year, wedding season and not wedding season. Wedding season is the busiest time of year and runs from around April to September. During this period we highly recommend ordering your hire and getting measured no later than 12 weeks in […]

It was still illegal to wear a kilt at that time,punishment would be huge. Jamie can’t risk it in the presence of the crown, especially potentially working for them. Why does Jamie wear a kilt? Jamie had just gone fishing when he came upon Fergus. One fan noticed Jamie’s kilt and asked, “I’m also curious…why […]

But, seeing as how Jamie was at Fraser’s Ridge, away from the main part of the settlement and off on his own to go fishing during this point of the episode, Heughan added that Jamie felt safe enough that no one who’d be likely to tattle on him for wearing his kilt would see, so […]

Kilt socks can be machine washed at 30 degrees or washed by hand. Be sure to dry your hose flat. Can you wash a kilt in a washing machine? Lucky for you, our Essentials kilts are washable. Wash at 30° (it saves you money and energy) with a liquid product. Use a short spin on […]

This is included within the full kilt party hire: Kilt. Jacket & Waistcoat. Shoes & Socks. What shoes do people wear with kilts? The shoes that are most commonly worn with kilts are the Ghillie Brogues, which are worn just like a regular shoe, but the laces should be wrapped around the ankles before they […]

The musical instrument and uniform, devised as instruments of war centuries ago, are today considered the epitome of cool. Jonathan Vigliotti reports: Every spring, when Scotland thaws and roars back to life, another seasonal tune-up begins. Are bagpipes and kilts Irish or Scottish? Although kilts are traditionally associated with Scotland, they are also long-established in […]

Although kilts are traditionally associated with Scotland, they are also long-established in Irish culture. Kilts are worn in both Scotland and Ireland as a symbol of pride and a celebration of their Celtic heritage, yet each country’s kilt has many differences which we’ll explore in this post. Do Irish still wear kilts? The Irish still […]

A Kilt is basically a pleated, wrapped skirt. The back half of the kilt is pleated, the front half (apron) is the made of two overlapping panels. Making a kilt. 21 inches of apron x 2 42 inches Total Inches needed 277 inches Divide by 72 (36×2 double width) 3.86 yards – rounds to 4 […]

Tartan. Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈpɾʲɛxkən]) is a patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. What is the pattern on a Scottish kilt called? tartanWhat is a tartan? In many countries today, the pattern of interlocking […]

Known as an ‘open tartan’‚ a Black Watch plaid kilt is perfectly acceptable for all to wear at Highland Clan gatherings‚ regardless of Clan affiliation. Worn by state leaders, military heroes, highland athletes, and people who just love the look. The Black Watch tartan is a universal symbol of bravery and tradition. Who can wear […]

Worn with the Prince Charlie is a wing shirt and bow tie. The bow tie can match the colour of the jacket (mainly black) or can match the tartan of your kilt. You would not normally wear a belt and buckle with the Prince Charlie jacket as the waistcoat would obscure it from site. Do […]

The British royal family even has its own Balmoral tartan, which was designed by Prince Albert in 1857, and can only be worn with permission from the Queen. The only other person allowed to wear the Balmoral tartan is Her Majesty The Queen’s Piper, whose kilt and plaid are made in it. Does the royal […]

The founding fathers of kilts are the Scottish, but kilts have nestled their way deep into Irish tradition as well. Both nations wear kilts for a variety of special occasions from weddings, parties and birthdays to funerals. What do you wear to an Irish wedding? [Formal for an Irish wedding is a frock coat (not […]

The study also revealed why the soldiers were gung-ho about wearing kilts on the battlefield. Personal comfort, better ventilation, easy manoeuvrability, urination qualities and more importantly, a boost to the morale were topmost reasons why kilts topped the survey. Do soldiers still wear kilts? MILITARY KILTS IN SERVICE TODAY Military kilts are still worn with […]

Wrap the long trip of Velcro over the kilt socks around the thickest area of the calf with the ribbon on the outside of the leg. Attach both ends of the fuzzy Velcro strip using the 2-inch piece of hooked Velcro. Fold the top of the kilt sock over the Velcro strip, leaving the bottom […]

I’ve met a few hikers who prefer wearing kilts instead of hiking pants. Hiking kilts are a practical hiking garment for men and it’s surprising that more hikers and backpackers don’t use them. They’re great way to avoid moisture build-up and chafing in those sensitive areas. What do you wear under a hiking skirt? In […]

belted plaid. The belted plaid (breacan an fhéilidh) or great plaid (feileadh mòr), also known as the great kilt, is likely to have evolved over the course of the 16th century from the earlier “brat” or woollen cloak (also known as a plaid) which was worn over a tunic. What is a great kilt? A […]