How to measure for a Kilt
In this guide we will cover how to take accurate body measurements required for hiring or buying a kilt. We always recommend being...
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How much does it cost to hire a kilt?
Before we break down the pricing behind a kilt pack for your special occasion. It's important to understand what comes in the kilt packs...
Hire any tartan
What is exclusive hire any tartan? At Kiltsforhire, we offer a hire any tartan deal from the price of £325. This means you can pick any...
How to wear a kilt
Kilts for Hire stock a large and comprehensive range of kilts for you to hire. But as well as hiring out kilts, we would love to show...
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 Scottish Kilt
Who, what, when, where and why? When: Established in the 17th Century, Kilts (originally called “little wrap” in Gaelic) were the first...
About Ken MacDonald – Owner of Houston Kiltmakers
Ken MacDonald is the 3rd generation to run Houston Kiltmakers and is regarded as a world leading designer Tartans. Among his designs...
Kilt Alterations, Adjustments and Repairs
A Kilt made by Houston’s, if cared for correctly, can last a lifetime. As your body changes over time there can be a need for alterations...
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...
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...
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...
Teflon Coated Kilts – Stainproof and Beerproof!
Houston Kiltmakers were the first to Teflon Coat/Stain-proof all of our own range Tartans. Since then many of the Tartan mills have...
Shipping Kilts Worldwide! From the USA to Australia – and Everywhere in Between!
Houston’s Kiltmakers prides itself on providing the finest quality Kilt Outfits, crafted with woollen cloth made by the Scottish Mills....
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 Variations – Ancient, Modern, Hunting, Dress or Weathered?
If you use our Tartan Finder to search for your family Tartan, you might notice that your name returns several Tartans, each with a...
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...
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...
Tartan Flashes – Insight into 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...
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