Whether you're tying the know in Westminster or Gretna Green we have a fantastic range of wedding outfits for the groom and best man - as well as some fantastic wedding discounts! Take a look at our current offer - hire five full hire outfits and receive the fifth free.
All our Clan Crest pieces are approved by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. Our Clan Crest range includes badges, buckles, cufflinks, gift sets, kilt pins, lapel, pin badges, spoons and sporrans. See all Clan Crest items Made from Old fashioned Pewter available in over 125 Clans, and there are over 1,200 Scottish surnames related to Clans as Septs & Dependants (families that, are associated to a particular Clan). According to the Court of the Lord Lyon clan membership goes with the surname. Although, today many people who do not bear a clan surname do wear crest badges of their mother's clan, and anyone who offers their allegiance to a clan chief is a member of a clan (unless the chief decides to refuse that person's allegiance). In Scotland's turbulent past it was the custom for Clan Chiefs to give their followers a metal plate of their crest, to be worn as a badge of allegiance.
As crowds flock to catch a glimpse of Zara Phillips wedding to rugby player Mike Tindall as well as hoping to see what the bride is wearing, many are keen to see if Mike Tindall will be wearing a kilt! Zara could also add touches of tartan to her outfit or bouquet. If they were to incorporate tartan into their nuptials today at Edinburgh's Canongate Kirk they could opt for the Phillips tartan, a fine blue and purple check, or the Tindal tartan.
Brodie MacAskill is only 4, but discovered a passion for the highland drums when he was two years old. He has already led 204 pipers and drummers at the Highland Games in Nairns and wants to be a pipe major for the Black Watch when he grows up. Keen to look the part he even asked for a kilt outfit for his birthday! If your little one is eager to try Highland dress we have outfits for hiring or to buy in very small sizes.
Emma Watson wore a stunning tartan dress to the GQ Men of the year awards in London last night, 6th September. Her Plaid number was designed by Alexander McQueen, for his McQ brand. The 21 year old Harry potter actress and model chose the wool puff ball creation from the McQ autumn 2011 collection. Teamed with a black leather jacket and spiked heels this gave the tartan dress an edgy look. Alexander McQueen took great pride in his Scottish ancestry and often incorporated tartan into his designs. Take a look at some more of his creations below.
Scene America has a strong Scottish Diaspora; with familial ties dating back several generations. Evidence suggests that this sense of Scottishness is growing. In 2005 around 300 Highland Games were held in North America, there were 150 clan societies and around 1,900 pipe bands. Highland dancing too has increased in popularity - today there are over 200 Scottish dancing groups in the US. Pipe bands and highland dancers come together to celebrate their roots and provide entertainment at Highland games. The size of such games dwarfs similar events in Scotland. With the largest US games attracting more than 30,000 attendees. Scottish Americans have also introduced a number of customs of their own such as the Kirkin o’ the Tartan whereby tartans are blessed in a church. The military use of tartan and the idea of the highland warrior are all very much a part of Scots American’s sense of identity, at Highland games there are a large number of dirks, broadswords, claymores and targes on display. Another integral part of Americans Scottish identity is that Scottish ancestors were driven out by force after the Jacobite uprising which led to the Highland clearances by the British. Given the resonance of the highland warrior it is not surprising that American visitors looking to connect with their roots make a trip to the Highlands. Figures from Visit Scotland, show that the majority Americans visit the Highlands and Grampians. Visitors are generally interested in seeing the important battlefield in the Jacobite struggle such as the Field of Culloden, as well as taking in highland events in Scotland. They also have a chance to buy traditional items that are made in Scotland such as the iconic Harris Tweed and made to measure kilts in the family tartans. In Scotland too such symbols are key to a sense of heritage, with most Scots proudly displaying their family tartan at weddings, graduations and other formal events, as well as identifying with a particular clan.
The ‘Fergus’ a new addition to the iconic Harris Tweed range. This new style is twenty- per cent lighter than the traditional Harris Tweed jackets, it also has different style elements including two slanted pockets and horn buttons. As you would expect from a jacket from Harris Tweed the tailoring is superb and you the guaranteed that the jacket has been made in the Outer Hebrides from local wool. Harris See the full range
Tomorrow will see Scotland playing their first match of the championships against Romania. The odds look promising as Romania has not beaten Scotland in over twenty years. In terms of world rankings Scotland are ahead and are placed 7th compared to Romania’s position as 17th in the International Rugby Board World rankings. Get yourself match ready with a casual kilt Chris Â
Just Buying a kilt package rather than individual items is a great way to get kilted out. There are many options whether you’re looking for something formal like a Prince Charlie or Argyll outfit with an 8-yard kilt or a casual outfit like a ghillie shirt and 5-yard kilt. With each of our packages we have carefully selected complementary accessories, but don’t worry that you need me constrained by this. There a wide range of choices within each package so you get achieve the look you want. Additionally you can request equivalent items from our large range instead of those in the package – please ask for details. One of the best features of a package is the price! If you look at what each contains you will notice that the cost of buying all of the items individually would work out to be considerably more expensive so it’s certainly worth considering this option.
If you already have you outfit staples like jacket and kilt a nice way to liven up your outfit is an accessory pack, like kilt packages this is an economical way to buy several items. Accessory packs also make great gifts for first time kilt buyers and also for best men at a wedding as a memento which can be worn on the big day and many other occasions as well!