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.
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.
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.
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.
New for 2011 we have teamed up with Brook Taverner - Tailors of distinction since 1912 - to bring you a range of top quality jacket. These 100% wool jackets come in three distinct designs: The Salisbury Jacket: 100% Wool Checked Jacket Oatmeal, Navy and Charcoal Designs The Dartmouth Jacket: Browny Green jacket with a beautiful navy check Made from 100% Wool Cadgwith Jacket: A Saxony Tweed design 100% wool Made by Reid & Taylor The Lovely Cadgwith design
In the Oscar Nominated 'The King's Speech' the story of King George VI of Britain, the King played by Colin Firth is pictured wearing a kilt. Critics have pointed out the historical inaccuricies in the choice of tartan, unfortunately Momentum Pictures selected a kilt believed to be from Co. Kerry which only dates back to 1997. For Firth, who played the royal lead, wearing the kilt was one of the highlights of the film "I enjoyed wearing the kilt. I wish I had an excuse to wear it more, but I'm not quite Scottish enough to get away with it." So what would have been a good choice? The Balmoral tartan, designed by Prince Albert in 1953, was known to be a popular choice for the Royal Family at the time. The Balmoral Tartan can only be worn by members of the royal family. Balmoral tartan
A kilt has been an essential part of running kit for those running for a particular charity or cause. In the Kilt run taking place in Perth, Ontario this year the 12,000 participants received a free kilt and a Tam o' Shanter! "We thought this year we might like to add on something to collect" said the event organiser.
Scotland.org are offering a free Robert Burns App. Includes over 550 of Burn's poems and love songs as well as a glossary of Scots words. The App is perfect for anyone planning to host a Burns Supper on 25th January whether its in Scotland or further afield as it also contains hits and tips to staging the perfect Burns Night event. The App is available from itunes Make sure you're dressed in style with our fantasitc range of highlandwear
The Scotland Kilt Company have updated their website to provide their customers with an exciting new on-line experience. For more information about buying or hiring a kilt take a look at our kilt guide To keep up to date with new product ranges, special offers and interesting information about all things tartan join us on facebook