This web-site is dedicated to my country's best loved symbol. Namely Scottish Highland Dress (yes I am a Highlander) but no, not the one in the film.

• Does your family name have its roots in Scotland?

• Does your family name have its roots in Ireland?

• Every Clan or Sept has its own unique tartan.

• Would you like to know if your family name has one?

• Do you or someone you love, like to stand out from the crowd?

  If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then please continue to read this site, and discover whether you or a loved one have Celtic ancestry.

  There is no doubt that the kilt, both the Scottish and Irish versions are seen more and more often in many different parts of the world.

  America for example has many thousands of citizens who have either Scottish or Irish ancestors, with the number of Scottish and Irish societies growing year on year.

  Canada also has huge numbers of residents with Celtic heritage, as does Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, to name but a few.

  In fact the kilt is also worn across all parts of the British Isles, not only in Scotland, did you know for example that it is worn in Wales and even different parts of England?

  The Isle of Man also have their own tartans, and they are becoming very popular on the Island.

  It is not surprising that the garment has become so popular, when you consider that it is so versatile, comfortable, elegant, and it is the only item of clothing I know that never goes out of fashion, and will last a lifetime and beyond.

  The fundamental aim of this website is to keep you fully informed and up to date on all aspects of the kilt, and its many accessories.

  It is updated regularly and I trust you will find it a comprehensive guide, to help you decide if wearing the kilt is right for you, or indeed the man in your life.

  Also if there is anything in particular that you would like to know more about, and you don't find it covered in the pages of this website, then please let me know by dropping me a line using the"Contact Us" page, which you will find on the navigation bar, and I will do my best to include it for you.

  I want you not only to read and enjoy the information on my site, but also if you wish to contribute your own experience to other visitors, you can do that by using the simple form on the "Your Kilt Story" page.

  I hope you enjoy your visit to my site, and that you will bookmark it and come back often, by doing so you will keep abreast of all the new content which I will be adding in the months and years to come.

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  Kilts There are many different kilts worn throughout the world, and this page looks at them all from the traditional Scottish to the contemporary, and everything in between.

  Kilt Accessories What kilt accessories do you need to compleate your outfit? on this page you will find everything you need to go with your kilt, so that you end up with a stunning Highland Dress outfit.

  Kilt Occasions Kilt occasions are simply any time you choose to wear your kilt, weddings,Highland Games, formal Dinners, in fact any time you want to make a good impression.

  Scottish Kilts Scottish kilts are worn and recognized around the world, to find out why they are so popular take a look at this page.

  Scottish Kilt The Scottish kilt is a unique garment, which is worn and loved accross the world

  How To Make A Kilt How to make a kilt is a question many of you ask, so this page looks at the answer to that question and shows you how.

  What's under the Kilt What do Scotsmen wear under the kilt?, here you will find photographic evidence and the answer to the question on everyone's lips.

  Buying A Kilt When buying a kilt you need to know that you are dealing with a quality kilt maker, to ensure that your kilt will last a lifetime and beyond.

  Scottish tartan Scottish tartan is seen and recognized around the world, find out how it developed and how it became so famous.

  Scottish Clans Scottish clans boast membership from all corners of the world, would you like to know if you can claim membership?

  Irish Kilts The Irish kilts are not as old as their Scottish counterparts, never the less they do have a valid history.

  Irish Tartans The variety of Irish tartans available is nowhere near that of Scotland, however they are proving to be very popular especially in North America, where the Irish-American connection is very strong.

  Irish Wedding An Irish wedding is steeped in traditions, going back hundreds of years, find out if this is the right theme for your wedding.

  Welsh Kilts Have Welsh kilts been worn for centuries? or are they a modern invention?, wharever the answer to that question they have become very popular

  Scottish Irish Clans Where to find information on the Scottish Irish Clans

  Wear Two Tartans Many people ask if they are allowed to wear two tartans, the simple answer is yes you may wear any tartan you wish.

  Kilts and Scotland Kilts and Scotland are a perfect fit, find out how Scots took their kilts to all corners of the world.

  Scottish Kilt Buckle Supplier where to best find a Scottish Kilt Buckle Supplier

  Kilt Scotland Photos The story of the kilt and Scotland in photos

  Kilt for Graduation Is a kilt suitable attire for a Graduation Ceremony

  MacKinnon Kilts The Kilts of the clan MacKinnon

  American Kilts What are American Kilts, and how do they compare to the real thing?

  Lightweight Kilt A Lightweight kilt makes an excellent leisure garment

  Clan map of Scotland Map of clan territories

  Shortage of Kilts in Scottish Regiments The Shortage of Kilts in Scottish Regiments

  Irish Kilt How the Irish Kilt was adopted by the Irish

  Irish Clans Irish Clans, what are they and what do they do?

  Irish Scottish Kilt Wedding The spectacle of Irish and Scottish kilts at a wedding

  Kilts for Children How do kilts for children differ from the adult kilt?

  The Clans of Scotland The Clans of Scotland and how they evolved

  Clan Cameron Tartans The Clan Cameron, one of Scotland's most famous Clans

  The Black Watch The Black Watch are the most famous of all the Scottish Regiments, and the most highly decorated Regiment in the whole of the British armed forces.

  Kilts and Flashes How Kilts and flashes fit together

  The Great Highland Bagpipes The Great Highland Bagpipes are played by pipe bands all over the world, they are without doubt the most famous of all the different bagpipes.

  The Sporran The sporran is an important accessory to your Highland Dress outfit, as the kilt doesn't have pockets it enables you to carry your valuables safely.

  Kilt Pin What is a kilt pin and what is it for?

  United Kingdom Kilts The kilt is worn across the United Kingdom, and not just in Scotland and Ireland

  History of the Scottish Kilt History of the Scottish Kilt

  Kilt Outfits The kilt is an extreamly versatile garment, and this page takes a look at the various kilt outfits you can wear.

  Bagpipe Music Bagpipe music is heard around the world, and this page looks at how the military are continuing to keep the standards as high as possible.

  Scottish Tartans Authority The Scottish Tartans Authority record new tartans

  Wedding Kilt Rentals Why wedding kilt rentals are so popular accross the World

  Kilt Rental Kilt rental is often seen as a viable alternative to buying a kilt, and this page looks at the advantages and disadvantages in renting

  Kilt Care kilt care is important if you want your kilt to last a lifetime.

  Northumberland Kilt The Northumberland kilt, Is this the oldest tartan known?

  Highland Games What can you expect to see at a Highland Games

  The Edinburgh Military Tattoo The Edinburgh Tattoo, one of Scotland's most spectacular events

  Sir Sean Connery Sean Connery dressed in his kilt, is he the most famous Scotsman alive?

  Traditional American Kilts Are American kilts being made using traditional kilt making skills, as good as those made in Scotland?

  Tartan Day Tartan Day celebrations are held every year in America and Canada, to honour the strong links between these countries and Scotland, and for them to remember their Celtic heritage.

  Used kilts Many people are interested in used kilts, so here are a few recomendations to make sure you buy a quality kilt and not a poor imitation of the real thing.

  How To Wear A Kilt How to wear a kilt, and which accessories should go with it

  Wearing a Kilt Wearing a kilt is guaranteed to get you noticed, and most women love to see a man in a kilt.

  Full Highland Dress With full Highland Dress you will be welcome at any formal occasion.

  Scottish Highland Dancing Highland Dancing is one of the major attractions at Highland Games around the world, and with the level of competition always so high, its a real crowd pleaser.

  Scottish Dress How Scottish Dress evolved from being Highland Dress to being accepted and worn all over Scotland.

  Scotland Kilts When you visit Scotland kilts are one of the first things you expect to see, and you won't be dissapointed they are not hard to find.

  Mens kilts Mens kilts have been around for centuries, and their popularity is growing every year as more and more men discover the benifits of wearing a kilt.

  The Glengarry The Glengarry is the most famous cap to be worn with your kilt

  Black Kilts Black kilts are not new, they have been around for at least two hundred years

  Scottish Piper How the Scottish Piper has brought his music to all corners of the world

  Men in Kilts Why do women find men in kilts so attractive?

  Pictures of Kilts This page gives you chance to look at pictures of kilts, in different settings and occasions.

  Kilts on Motorcycles Have you ever seen people wearing kilts on motorcycles? well here is a look at one man who does just that.

  Jacobite Shirt The Jacobite shirt is often chosen as a casual accessory for the kilt

  Kilt Makers Highly skilled kilt makers are the people to talk to, when you are considering buying a kilt

  Chieftain Waistcoat A chieftain waistcoat is a casual yet stylish accessory to your kilt

  Scotland a land of romantic history and outstanding beauty Discover Bonnie Scotland and all its glory

  The beautiful Highlands of Scotland The Highlands of Scotland the birthplace of the modern Kilt

  How I built my web-site How I came to build Your-Kilt .com

  Contact Us This page allows you to contact us, ask questions or simply leave a comment about the website.

  Share your kilt story Your kilt story, would you like to share it with the world?

  Kilts in South Africa Kilts in South Africa are a more common sight than you may think.

  Kilt Jacket A few points you may want to consider before deciding on a kilt jacket

  Argyle Jacket The Argyle jacket is arguably the most versitile of all the kilt jackets., so much so that it may be the only kilt jacket that you need.

  Kilt Belt The kilt belt is a decorative accessory to your kilt.

  Kilt Carrier A good quality kilt carrier will not only transport your kilt, but will store it safely too.

  Clan Kilt A clan kilt is not exclusive to a clan member, in fact it can be worn by anybody.

  Wedding Pipers Why wedding pipers are becoming a "must have" feature for so many couples.

  Ireland The beautiful island of Ireland has it's history steeped in Celtic origins, and its people are amongst the friendliest in the world

  Casual Kilts Casual kilts are a viable alternative to full eight yard kilts, especially if you are looking for a less expensive alternative.

  Baby Kilts Baby kilts are now widely available, and are becoming a "must have" item in many baby's wardrobes.

  Kilt Belt Buckle Your kilt belt buckle is not just a decorative accessory to your kilt, it can say a lot about you and where your loyalties lie.

  Modern Kilts What exactly are modern kilts? this page looks at the history of the kilt, and dispels some of the myths surrounding it.

  Celtic Weddings Celtic weddings are becoming very popular around the world, as more couples choose to celebrate their Celtic heritage.

  Tartan, The World's Most Famous Cloth Tartan is arguably the most famous material to be found anywhere in the world, find out why it became so famous.

  Clan Tartan Every clan can be identified by its clan tartan, in fact most clans will have more than one, find out how they origanated.

  Clan Badge The clan badge is usually worn on bonnets as part of the Highland Dress, but it can also be used on other kilt accessories.

  Celtic Wedding A Celtic wedding theme is becoming very popular in many countries, as more and more couples look for something to add that touch of magic to their big day.

  Regimental Highland Dress The Scottish Regimental Highland Dress is seen and recognised all over the world, and is without doubt amongst the most famous of all military uniforms.

  Cornish Kilts The kilt is worn in many parts of the British Isles not just Scotland, and Cornish kilts have been proudly worn in this English county for many years.

  Prince Charlie Jacket The Prince Charlie jacket is the most popular of all the kilt jackets, and is the one most often seen at formal occasions. This page explains its wide appeal.

  Kilts and Bagpipes Kilts and bagpipes fit naturally together, pipe bands both military and civilian are seen all over the world, entertaining their audiences with their music and dress.

  Kilt Pin The kilt pin is an integral part of your Highland Dress, its origins are thought to date back to Queen Victoria herself.

  Kilt Hose Knitting Pattern Many people look for a kilt hose knitting pattern because they would rather knit them by hand than buy them machine knitted, so here is a free pattern for you to follow.

  Scottish Kilt Knife The Scottish kilt knife (correct name Sgian Dubh) is a symbolic decrative knife which is worn mostly hidden in the kilt hose.

  Kilts and Flashes Kilts and flashes are often made from the same tartan so that they match, but you can also choose a solid colour for your flashes taken from one of the colours of your kilt.

  Kilt Shoes Your kilt shoes are an integral part of your Highland Dress outfit, this page looks at the various shoes that can be worn with your kilt.

  Tweed Kilt Jacket The tweed kilt jacket is seen as less formal, and is usually worn as day wear with your kilt, Harris tweed is the most popular cloth for such a jacket.

  Inverness Kilt Stores This page lists all of the Inverness kilt stores, which specialize in providing full Highland Dress to customers all over the world.

  The Authentic Scottish Kilt The authentic Scottish kilt can be seen being worn throughout the world with great pride and is one of Scotland's best loved symbols.

  Lightweight Kilt Many people today buy a lightweight kilt, often as a leisure garment and in warmer climates it can be a sensible alternative to the traditional eight yard kilt.

  Irish Military Kilt The Irish military kilt is unique, it's solid saffron colour ensures that it stands out as Irish when compared to the Scottish Regimental kilts.

  Army kilts Are army kilts different from civilian ones? this page looks at the differences and explains why the kilt as we know it today would not exist if it wern't for the army.

  Isle of Man Kilt The Isle of Man kilt is a symbol of the island's proud Celtic heritage, and islanders both at home and abroad are wearing these kilts in ever increasing numbers.

  Kilts for Children Kilts for children are becoming very popular, especially at weddings as more and more parents come to realize how fantastic their children look dressed in kilts.

  Welsh Kilt How long has the Welsh kilt been in existance, and how does it compare to the Scottish and Irish kilts.

  The Northumberland Kilt The Northumberland kilt is unique, it is thought to be the oldest tartan known and is said to date back to Roman times.

  Ladies Evening Kilt Is there such a thing as a ladies evening kilt? most traditionalists if not all, would argue that ladies may not wear kilts as they are strictly male attire.

  Kilts for Graduation Is it considered suitable attire to wear kilts for graduation ceremonies, Cambridge University doesn't think so and have banned their students from wearing their kilts.

  Contemporary American Kilts What are contemporary American kilts, and how do they compare to authentic Scottish kilts.

  school Uniform Kilts School uniform kilts are still very popular in private schools accross the world, and this popularity has endured for at least one hundred and fifty years.

  MacKinnon Kilts This page looks at the clan MacKinnon kilts, this is one of Scotland's oldest clans who fought alongside Bonnie Prince Charlie at the battle of Culloden.

  Kilt Wedding A kilt wedding is becoming a very popular wedding theme, as more and more couples decide to honour their Celtic heritage and opt for Highland Dress.

  Highland Games Highland Games are a huge turist attraction In Scotland, but they can also be seen in many other countries around the world. So what can you expect to see at these events?

  The Edinburgh Military Tattoo The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of Scotland's most spectacular tourist attractions, featuring participants from all over the world, it has been thrilling spectators for sixty years.

  Scottish Tartans Authority The Scottish Tartans Authority is a charity set up to promote the use of tartans around the world, they also record new tartans as well as educate people on its history.

  The Clans of Scotland The clans of Scotland, what role do they play in today's society, how they evolved and how they survived the English attempt to drstroy them.

  Your kilt Photos This page features your kilt photos, that is, photos that have been sent to me by you the visitors to this website, so if you have photos related to kilts please do send them in.

  History of the Kilt The history of the kilt dates back to the sixteenth century, and perhaps further, no one knows for sure as its origins are lost in the mists of time.

  United Kingdom Kilts What does the term United Kingdom Kilts mean? well the kilt is worn right across the United Kingdom, and not just in Scotland and Ireland.

  Kilt Scotland Photos kilt Scotland photos is the story of the kilt and Scotland in photographic terms, featuring stunning Scottish scenery and kilts in various settings.

  Different Tartans There are over twenty thousand different tartans registered in Scotland, and this page looks at a random selection for you to compare.

  Clan Map of Scotland The Clan map of Scotland should be of particular interest to those of you who would like to know which part of Scotland your particular clan comes from, and where their lands are located.

  Wedding Kilt Rentals Wedding kilt rentals are very popular in many countries accross the world, with the cost of a full Highland Dress outfit being to high for many wedding budgets renting the outfit is a viable option.

  Highlands of Scotland The beautiful Highlands of Scotland are unparalleled in their breathtaking scenery, and are a magnet to tourists from all over the world, they are also the birthplace of the modern kilt.

  Shortage of kilts in Royal Regiment of Scotland The reported shortage of kilts in the newly formed Royal Regiment of Scotland is nothing less than a National disgrace, with an estimated fifteen soldiers sharing one kilt.

  Scottish Kilt Buckle The Scottish kilt buckle is a fairly important accessory to your kilt outfit, so it pays to give it some consideration before buying one.

  Clan Cameron The clan Cameron is one of Scotlands oldest and best known clans, the clan's ancestral home played a major role during the second World War, when allied forces undewent commando training there.

  Irish Kilt History Does Irish kilt history date back to the sixteenth century, as some people claim, or were they introduced to Ireland by the Scots at a much later date?

  Scottish Wedding Many couples choose a Scottish wedding theme because they are looking for a romantic and enchanting setting, witch also allows them to celebrate their Celtic heritage if they have one.

  Different kilts There are many different kilts worn throughout the world, and this page looks at them all from the traditional Scottish kilt to the contemporary kilts, and everything in between.

  Kilt Hose Your kilt hose are an important part of your Highland Dress, and there are many variations to choose from, so find out which is right for your kilt outfit.

  Sporrans Different sporrans are worn with the kilt depending on which occasion you are attending, they range from the fairly plain day version, all the way to the highly decorative dress version.

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  Argyll Jacket The Argyll jacket is arguably the most versatile of all the kilt jackets, when you consider that depending how it is worn it can be suitable for all occasions.

  Pipe Bands Pipe bands both military and civilian are a common sight not only in Scotland, but around the world. They add a sense of tradition and excitement to any event.