Kilts have remained a key piece of Scottish identity over the years. The kilt is instantly recognisable all over the world, it is worn and celebrated globally by people of all backgrounds and cultures. When we think about a kilt we all have the same picture in mind of a traditional kilt. Over the years more variations in kilts have arisen through fashion and history. In the USA particularly there's been an increase in utility kilts, a special kind of functional kilt derived from the original traditional kilt. What defines a Traditional kilt? - Kilts have changed over the past few centuries and ..read more

Got a special event coming up? Kiltsforhire can sort you out with the perfect highland wear outfit for your occasion. If you are based in Stirling or have a function in Stirling we are able to send our kilt hires straight to your door. We understand the majority of kilt shops are in Glasgow and Edinburgh but at Kiltsforhire we aim to make our premium highland wear as accessible as possible. We strive to bring highland wear at its very best straight to you regardless of distance and budget, we've got something for everyone and ship our kilt hires internationally and all over the UK. Who are kil ..read more

When deciding to hire a kilt outfit, the first step is to pick your tartan & this can be daunting for some. We are proud to offer the largest tartan selection available for kilt hire in Scotland but how do you decide? Well, our most hired and universal tartans are typically greys and greens as they can be easily styled and there's a wide range of green/grey neutral tartans to choose from. Green is typically one of the most commonly reappearing colours across tartans as it links back to forestry and nature, with modern perceptions of it linking to the Irish & catholic heritage. Most us ..read more

Thinking of hiring a kilt for your next function? There are thousands of tartans available and at Kiltsforhire we are proud to offer the largest selection of tartans available for hire. This guide covers the perfect neutral grey tartans to consider for styling & customising any kilt outfit and have you looking and feeling good for any occasion. Why hire a kilt for your next event? - Well for most Scotsmen a kilt outfit will be worn multiple times throughout their life. Some assume kilts are just for Scottish weddings and yes, they are typical Scottish wedding attire, but kilts can be styl ..read more

Kiltsforhire is based just 5-10 minutes away from Glasgow airport and ideal for kilt hire around the Glasgow area. Our team has decades worth of experience and the largest tartan selection available. Kiltsforhire can have you dressed in the highest quality highland wear for all budgets. Why shop with Kiltsforhire? Kiltsforhire is also commonly known as Houston kiltmakers. Houston kiltmakers is a genuine 4th generation family business, established in Paisley outside Glasgow since 1909 specialising in all things highland wear. Kiltsforhire is ran by the owner Ken MacDonald and his son Ewan foll ..read more

Highland wear is a beautiful part of Scottish tradition and culture. Celebrated all over the world by people of all nationalities, Scottish culture is welcoming anyone who wishes to partake. What's the difference in hiring a kilt outfit to buying? Both options depend on the needs of the wearer and this guide will cover when its best to hire a kilt outfit and when to consider buying a kilt outfit. Why chose to hire a kilt? Well what is a hire? - At Kiltsforhire we offer kilt packs where you pay a small hire charge for in comparison to its total value and in exchange you hire & wear the high ..read more

Tartan is deeply sentimental to Scotland and is enriched in our history. At kilts for hire we work with tartan every single day and our experts have decades of knowledge. Tartan can be seen all over the world and unites cultures together. Tartan origins trace back to all different parts of the globe. This guide will cover what is tartan and where did it come from? these pieces of woven cloth have centuries worth of history. What is Tartan? Tartan definitively is a patterned cloth made up of woven horizontal and vertical bands of colour, woven to create a set repeat pattern. Tartan originates f ..read more

Scotland is globally known as the country of the kilts & tartan, its so deeply enriched in our heritage and history. We all know and love our highland wear culture but where did it all begin?. Kilts have evolved through time to what we know them as now. This guide will cover the origin story of the kilt and why it's such an important aspect of Scottish culture. What is a kilt and where did they come from? We understand the kilt traces back to around the 16th century and kilts were essentially one big piece of woven cloth wrapped & pleated around the body and secured with a belt, also k ..read more

For many people who haven't hired a kilt before it could be pretty daunting or stressful to understand how to book a hire and the process of booking a kilt hire pack. At Kiltsforhire we make this process as simple as we can and this guide will cover how to book kilt hire and how much notice to hire a kilt. Hire booking process - At kilts for hire we try to breakdown this process as easy as we can , booking your kilt pack in store and online is very simple to start with: Firstly you pick your tartan. We offer the largest range of tartans available and it can be tough to chose but our experts ar ..read more

The majority of Scotland's residents will end up wearing a kilt at some point in their life for a special occasion. Highland wear is a key aspect of Scottish culture & history but is world renowned and shared by many people wearing kilts from all over the world from all different backgrounds & cultures. So why wear a kilt ? Kilts are some of the most versatile pieces for formal clothing a man can buy , kilts are designed to be re-worn and last a life time & sometimes passed down generation to generation. So where is appropriate for a kilt outfit? . Just just to name a few kilts can ..read more