Tartan is a key piece of Scottish and Irish identity both celebrating tartan and its representation to Scottish and Irish history & land. Tartan is seen and shared globally mixing all types of culture together and celebrating its rich scottish, Gaelic and Irish history. What is a Scottish kilt?- Kilts are part of highland wear fashion and essential to Scotland's national dress, Scotland is highly associated with tartan and kilts as this would be traditional attire worn between the 17th -19th century and still is heavily worn and embraced as formalwear in Scotland for occasions such as ..read more

Looking for a kilt for your next function? well look no further than kiltsforhire. As leaders in the highland wear industry we bring luxury affordable kilt hire to people globally. In business for over 100 years, the team at kiltsforhire are experts in the filed and offer the best range of highland wear, tartans and kilt hire packages. We don't skip the small stuff at kiltsforhire with out hire that include everything and offering the largest tartan range available for hire in Scotland. Who are Kiltsforhire?- Kiltsforhire also known as Houston Kiltmakers are a family owned and run business ..read more

Black tartan kilts are ideal for their neutrality but also stand out against a traditional boring suit. Some people mistake tartan as this garish over patterned fabric when in reality there is thousands of tartans in every colour pattern and design you could think of from a simple black or grey kilt to something like an Anderson tartan full of colour. Black tartans are suitable for people wanting a more clean simple highland wear look. Why wear a black kilt?- As mentioned before some people misconstrue kilts to always have to be loud and flashy which isn't the case, the beauty of a kilt outfit ..read more

Kiltsforhire have been established since 1909 and from then we have striven to be innovators and leaders in the highland wear industry. We have been bringing quality authentic Scottish kilt outfits to people all over the world. Going from a little shop in the heart of Paisley in 1909 to being a standout company in the clothing rental market sector. This blog covers what sustainability means to us, our responsibility for our environmental impact and dive into the benefits of clothing rental. What is sustainability- What actually is sustainability?. Well sustainability focusses on the impact of ..read more

When choosing a tartan for your next hire can be difficult, you want to select a tartan that best fits and represents you. At Kiltsforhire we offer the widest range of tartans available for hire in Scotland to give you the best range of tartans to chose from. With this much choice how do you chose? Well there's been a rise in popular tartan colours like green, blues and grey. We have something for everyone and this post covers blue tartan suggestions for your next kilt hire. Why chose a Blue tartan- Blue is one of the most commonly seen colours across tartan, and can represent all kinds of thi ..read more

Looking to source your next kilt hire? We understand organising your kilt hire can be daunting, especially to those who maybe haven't hired a kilt before. But not to worry this post covers the best places to consider hiring your kilt from for the best value and quality of highland wear in Scotland. When hiring your kilt, you want to look your best and have your kilt hire booked and organised stress free. Kiltsforhire are experts in highland wear and have been bringing premium quality kilts to people since 1909. Kilt hire in Edinburgh- Edinburgh brings in hundreds of thousands of tourists in ev ..read more

Have you got a special occasion coming up? Wearing a kilt outfit is perfect for your events and embraces the beauty of Scotland's national dress. We understand when booking a kilt hire it can seem overwhelming if you have never worn a kilt before or worn the full highland wear outfit. Not to worry this post covers everything to know when hiring your first kilt. Why hire with Kiltsforhire?- Hiring a kilt couldn't be easier with Kiltsforhire. Kiltsforhire is one of the longest standing kilt shops in Scotland specialising in quality premium highland wear. We bring Scotland's national dress to peo ..read more

Sporrans are a key piece of Scottish identity, often the key focus point of every highland wear outfit. Sporrans are instantly recognisable and can make or break a kilt outfit. Styling a sporran properly is key to making your highland wear outfit perfect. Sporrans are a primary aspect of Scottish national dress and not often seen elsewhere but this furry little bag was designed with a purpose and can reflect the personality of the wearer. This post covers what actually is a sporran, what is it used for? and how do you hire and style one. What is a sporran? - A sporran is a leather / fur covere ..read more

As 2024 draws closer, we approach the end 0f 2023. We hope thing year has been well for you and as the snow falls and the dark skyies come early. Kiltsforhire wishes you a very Merry Christmas this winter. What a year it has been, and we wish everyone the best upcoming 2024. We know 2024 is going to be a big year and as your enjoying these cosy winter months wrapped up and spending time with your families. Something to consider right now is probably your 2024 plans, here at Kiltsforhire were always planning head, Planning for the next busy spring / summer season so we can bring you highland we ..read more

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