Many of our Tartan Design customers reach out to us as they are marking a special occasion. We take great pride in helping people celebrate life’s milestones, like Michael Sold, who worked with us to create a tartan ahead of the 33rd anniversary of his wedding to his wife Beatrice. With a growing collection of kilts, Michael was looking for something new ahead of his anniversary that he would be spending in Scotland. He told us: “Up until last year I had three different tartans to wear. After our journey to Scotland I realized that you can have and design your own tartan. I took the chance an ..read more

With the festive season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gift giving. Here at MacGregor and MacDuff, we champion Scottish craftsmanship and want to give gifts that are not only personal but also made to last a lifetime. From fully handmade kilts to everyday tartan accessories, find something for the whole family in our ultimate gift guide.   Winter Warmers  As the weather gets colder, we have plenty of winter warmers ideal for gifting. A cosy lambswool scarf is a present that your friends and family can wear every day and adds a touch of Scottish flair to an ..read more

On St Andrew’s Day, there is no better way to celebrate Scotland than stepping out in tartan. Not sure what to wear? We’ve got you covered. Read on for outfit inspiration and styling tips from the Kings of Kilts. CLOTHES FOR A CEILIDH Comfortable and breathable, a ghillie shirt if perfect for taking the dancefloor at a ceilidh. Pair it with your clan tartan, a semi-dress sporran and, of course, a dram of whisky and you are ready to party! To get the look, we offer kilt hire with a ghillie shirt option. Already have a kilt? We have a range of ghillie shirts to buy that will go with any ta ..read more

A day spent with family and friends, stopping off around some of Glasgow’s most iconic locations? Sounds like the dream day to us and that’s just what David and Annabelle’s wedding was! The newly-weds were kind enough to share the story of their day with us, as well as some fantastic images. Read all about their day below.    When we first saw Annabelle and David’s wedding photos, we were so taken with the vintage style of the day and loved seeing so many familiar Glasgow locations. We just had to ask the couple what made them choose a city wedding. David and Annabelle explained, “W ..read more

When you attend any formal event in Scotland, you are guaranteed to see at least one person wearing a kilt. Kilts are a part of Scottish identity and are celebrated as such at every opportunity. The design of a traditional Scottish kilt has remained unchanged since the 18th century when the first fèileadh beag, or little kilt, was created. However, since then alternative kilt styles have been created, some of which have grown in popularity. So what’s the difference between traditional and contemporary kilt? If a kilt isn’t traditional, can it still be considered a kilt? Utility Kilts A growi ..read more

As the wedding approaches, the groom's journey towards their big day is often filled with excitement, anticipation, and a touch of nervousness. Among the many preparations that come with weddings, the grooming and styling experience hold a very important place. There is no better place to embrace this experience than with our exclusive Groom's Room in the stylish House Martin Barbers on Bath Street, in Glasgow’s bustling City Centre. The Groom's Room is a space thoughtfully designed to offer a retreat from pre-wedding chaos, creating an ambiance that exudes relaxation and leaves you feeling co ..read more

The relationship between Scots and America began as far back as the early 1600s when prisoners, indentured servants, and free Scots traveled to the New World. Free Scots, or Scots who had traveled to America on their own accord, initially settled on the east coast. Generally speaking, Lowland Scots tended to settle in towns such as New York and Highlanders headed for the frontier, like North Carolina. Before the Revolutionary War in 1775, it’s estimated that 150,000 Scots emigrated to America. This may seem like a small number in today's world, with 8 billion people in it, but it’s worth cons ..read more

Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Glasgow Caledonian University on one of their industry live projects. We worked with Second Year Fashion Design with Business students as they were set the task of creating a range of streetwear incorporating elements of our Mist tartans.   The project all started with a visit to our flagship Bath Street store. The team showed the students around to share with them what MacGregor and MacDuff is all about. The budding designers explored our exclusive Mist tartans and browsed our kilts, jackets and accessories. It was great to me ..read more

The Fèis Ìle Festival is an annual event celebrating the beautiful Isle of Islay. Spanning across 10 days, the event is a gathering of whisky and Islay lovers alike. The festival showcases the culture and spirit of the island and supports local charities, organisations and artists. We were delighted to be approached by the Fèis Ìle Committee this year as they launched a competition to design a tartan for the festival.   Open to local schools, the Fèis Ìle Committee asked pupils to design a tartan to represent the festival and the best of Islay. We sent the Committee some tartan samples t ..read more

Wedding season is blooming and we love nothing more than seeing our real life couples tie the knot. When we saw the images from Steven and Annina’s magical day, we just knew we had to know more about how their wedding came to life.   Steven and Annina are one stylish couple and we wondered what it was about a kilt outfit that the groom was drawn to. Steven explained, “A kilt is something special and representative of Scotland. I was born and raised in Scotland but grew up in France from 11 onwards so wearing a kilt has a feeling of home for me. I also think that while a suit can of cours ..read more