by House of Argyll | Oct 20, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) When someone asks what you wear under a kilt, the answer’s pretty simple: traditionally, nothing is worn underneath, but most modern wearers go for some kind of underwear for comfort and hygiene. This whole “regimental” thing started...
by House of Argyll | Oct 8, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) The belted plaid, or great kilt, is a traditional Scottish garb that can be traced back to the late 16th century at least. It typically measures about 7 yards (6.4 meters) in length and 54 to 60 inches (140 to 150 cm) wide. The upper...
by House of Argyll | Sep 24, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) A casual kilt signifies a kilt worn as a balance of comfort and tradition, while styling. The outfit should retain a neat look which goes along with the tradition of a kilt while worn with a simple modern t-shirt, plain shoes and...
by House of Argyll | Aug 21, 2025 | How To, Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) Choosing the right sporran depends on the occasion, the type of kilt worn, and personal style. Selecting a sporran that is too casual or too formal for the event will mute its practical storage functionality. A good sporran will match...
by House of Argyll | Aug 4, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) While kilts are often linked with Scotland, an interesting question comes to mind: Do the Irish wear kilts? The simple answer is yes, Irish people do wear kilts, but these are different from the traditional Scottish tartan kilts and...
by House of Argyll | Jul 17, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) Traditional kilts are an intrinsic part of Scottish heritage and culture, typically fashioned from tartan wool and worn on special occasions. Utility kilts, however, are modern versions intended for everyday use, constructed from...
by House of Argyll | Jul 14, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) People often say that an Englishman named Thomas Rawlinson made the modern kilt in the 1700s, but this isn’t completely true. Although the English industrialist Rawlinson is generally attributed with inventing the fitted short...
by House of Argyll | Jul 10, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) For thousands of years, kilts, many people believe, have graced Scotland, always associated with certain clans and family tartans. However, this is not true. Kilts, as we know them, were invented just a few centuries ago, and clan...
by House of Argyll | Jul 4, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) The ‘Scottish dirk’ is a fearsome traditional long-bladed dagger used as a weapon and badge of honour in turbulent times, which highlights Scottish history. A Scottish dirk resembles either a stiletto or a Roman gladius. It...
by House of Argyll | Jul 2, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) Scots used to wear different clothing before kilts were worn. Scots used to wear clothing appropriate for their living conditions and lifestyle, rather than the short cut-off kilt that they wore; we often traded all of the Shieldmaiden...
by House of Argyll | Jul 1, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) The kilt is a traditional cloth of Holyrood which is standardised by Scottish culture, especially for men, but some women can also wear it in different forms and designs, comparing the differences between women’s and men’s...
by House of Argyll | Jun 30, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) The price range of kilts in the UK corresponds to quality, materials, and workmanship. A traditional Scottish kilt crafted from 100% worsted wool is priced anywhere between £700 and £1000, with bespoke or hand-stitched options often...
by House of Argyll | Jun 13, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) Striking the balance between tradition and personal expression, kilt outfits allow men to stand out at a wedding without going over the top. From stylish guests to groomsmen and even the groom himself, one can don a modern wedding kilt...
by House of Argyll | Jun 2, 2025 | How To, Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) The first thing you need to get right when buying or making a kilt is the fit. It is of the utmost importance that length, waist, and especially fell measurement are tailored accurately to avoid discomfort while wearing the kilt. For...
by House of Argyll | May 28, 2025 | Kilt Blogs
(For Illustrative Purposes Only) Kilts made from leather have evolved into a different form of a daring textile or clothing statement, which blends the past with the present in an astonishing manner. If you are interested in knowing what leather kilts are, their...
