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    Royal Tartans – Tartan Fit for a Queen (Or King!)

    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

    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

    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...
    Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan Campbell

    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...
    Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan Gordon

    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!

    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

    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...
    Teflon Coated Kilts – Stainproof and Beerproof!

    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...
    Clan Tartans in Focus – Clan MacDonald

    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...
    Shipping Kilts Worldwide! From the USA to Australia – and Everywhere in Between!

    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!

    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

    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?

    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

    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

    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

    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...
    Special Weave Tartans – Custom Tartans for Kilts

    Special Weave Tartans – Custom Tartans for Kilts

    At Houstons Kiltmakers we provide the service of Custom, Specially Woven Tartans for clients. These can be tartans that are not stocked...
    Sgian Dubh – History of the Sgian Dubh and How to wear it Correctly

    Sgian Dubh – History of the Sgian Dubh and How to wear it Correctly

    If you have ever seen someone dressed in a Kilt or Highland Outfit you might have noticed, peeking out the top of one of the wearers...
    Ken’s Creations – Glasgow’s Miles Better Tartan

    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...
    Sporrans – How to Wear Correctly and What are Sporrans for?

    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...
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