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From Kings and Clansmen to the Catwalk
From the clansmen of Scotland, to the Kings of Great Britain all way to the modern day catwalk. Tartan has kept a prominent spot in fashion for centuries.The story of the kilt and tartan is long,...
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Outlandish: A LoullyMakes Collection
Capturing the beautiful and dramatic romance of Scotland through luxurious handmade accessories and editorial vision... As we get to grips with this "New Normal" of rules and regulations we aren't...
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The Military Box Pleat - Regimental Kilts
There's a number of ways to pleat up tartan into tailored kilts. A distinctive pleating method which applies specifically to regimental kilts is the military box pleat. Not to be confused with the 5...
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Uniform: From Culloden to the Trenches
The kilt has been present at some of the most devastating events in Scottish, British and World history. It has been a symbol of togetherness and hope to some, while a symbol of rebellion to others....
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In Conversation with Gordon Nicolson
Gordon kindly gave this interview in April 2020 - during a global pandemic and at the height of the UK's nationwide lockdown. The timing for this conversation, in many ways, couldn't be better - the...
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Trews: Traditionally Contemporary
Trews have been a staple of the highlandwear wardrobe for a very long time - even thought to outdate the kilt. As we lead highlandwear trends forward, we look to popular cultural influences of...
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The Kiltmaker and The Prince of Wales
An unforgettable moment for the GNK Family occurred in March 2022.Our very own EKA graduate turned Kiltmaker, now Marketing & Media Assistant, Emma Wilkinson was honoured to have the opportunity...
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A Tartan Tale: Xbox
Introducing...Xbox TartanDesigned by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers for XboxWe are exceptionally proud to introduce the Xbox Tartan - celebrating 20 years since the official launch of Xbox in Scotland.The...
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The Nursing Tartan - One Year On
Celebrating the first fantastic year of The Nursing Tartan on, none other than, International Nurses Day. In 2020 we were approached by nurses who had studied at The University of Edinburgh and were...
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GNK: Time for Reflection
In a post Covid world full of uncertainty, let's take a moment to reflect and look at what keeps the GNKfamily moving forward no matter what - there are no limits. We were recently asked "will...
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Editorial: The Platinum Jubilee Edit
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.The Royal Family have long been associated with tartan and kilt-wearing, HRH The Prince of Wales being an avid kilt wearer himself! As part...
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The kilberry Sgian Dubh
Our Kilberry Sgian Dubh's are a very special part of our handpicked highlandwear collection.Hand turned by the talented craftsmen of Kilberry Bagpipes - the last hand made bagpipe makers in Edinburgh....
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Timeless Tweed - The Lovat Charcoal Tweed Jacket and Waistcoat
In July 2022, we finally welcomed our long-awaited Charcoal Tweed Jacket and Waistcoat.Thanks to the generous expertise and guidance of Lovat Mill, myself & Louise were able to develop an original...
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The King's Jaunt: The Visit of George IV
The King's Kilted Jaunt and its Everlasting Impact. The visit of George IV in 1822 will forever be a turning point in the story of kilts and tartan. The lead up to this event saw tartan commissioned...
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Tartan - The Royal Connection
The British Royals association with tartan is incredibly long and very iconic. This week, we have felt inspired to look back on the Royal connection with tartan as we say a sorrowful goodbye to Queen...
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Kiltmakers Story: Helen's 100th Kilt
Helen, our in house kiltmaker, EKA tutor and famously if you’ve ever popped in “the Irish one”, recently reached a fantastic landmark moment in kiltmaking – her 100th kilt. "I started my kiltmaking...
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Summer Edmond: Horse Riding and Tartan
This year GNKfamily had the honour of sponsoring a very talented young British Showjumper!Louise and Eve Nicolson have a firm fondness for horses and each year GNKfamily proudly attends the Blair...
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Kiltmakers Story: Victoria Brady
Vicky has been with GNK for a while now. Having originally worked on a tartan and heritage craft related project while studying HND Textiles at college - Vicky was hooked and wanted to become a...
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150 Years: The Scotland National Team Tartan at Hampden Park
The 1872 association fooball between the national teams of scotland and England is official recognised by FIFA as the first ever international football game.The game took place on the 30th of November...
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GNK All Stars: Hamza Yassin
GNK All Stars: Hamza Yassin What an honour to end a fantastic year here at GNK with another beautiful kilt by our own talented EKA graduate Rachel Bell featured on Strictly! For the third time we were...
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GNK All Stars: Jersey Boys 2023
GNK All Stars: Jersey Boys We were delighted to be joined at our St. Mary's Street Shop by the 2023 cast of the Jersey Boys. For the second time we were asked to kit out the Jersey Boys in Kilts,...
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On the record: International kiltwearing!
Recently #GNKfamily have received an upsurge in requests for information from various areas of thepress and media, regarding the issue of non-Scots wearing Kilts and Highlandwear. We always...
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The GNK x Xbox Tartan Controller
The Xbox Tartan ControllerDesigned by Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers for XboxWe are exceptionally proud to announce that the Xbox Tartan Controller designed to commemorate 20 years of Xbox in Scotland is...
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House of Emerald
In honour of St Andrew’s Day, our Creative Director Louise Nicolson and seamstress Niamh Laffan present Wicked lead Laura Pick, who will play Elphaba this festive season, with a bespoke tartan cape...
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February 2024 - Hire of the Month - Hebridean Hoolie
Hire of the Month! Brave the stormy seasons in style with our exclusive Hebridean Hoolie tartan ! All Hire customers who decide upon our cool grey and ocean blue-toned Hebridean Hoolie tartan outfit...
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A Canongate Renaissance - Chapter 1
Our flagship store premises at 189 Canongate have been home to GNKfamily for more than 15 years now. The ground floor and basement of this sturdy 17th-century tenement have housed, protected, and...
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March - Hire of the Month - Isle of Skye
Failte ! Isle of Skye tartan is as recognisable as it is evocative of the landscapes of the famed Misty Isle. Heathery purples weave with harmonious tonal shades of green, grounded with peaty brown. A...
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A Canongate Rennaissance- Chapter 2
As most of you who follow our Social Media channels will know - the GNKfamily flagship store on Edinburgh's Historic Canongate is currently in the midst of a rather overdue refurbishment. In the...
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April - Hire of the Month - John Muir Way
The John Muir Way John Muir was a man of many talents; farmer, naturalist, botanist, inventor, explorer, mountaineer, writer - but is best known as a pioneer of nature conservation.Muir was born in the...
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John Muir Way Tartan Pop-Up Shop - Dunbar, East Lothian - April 2024
The John Muir Way Tartan Celebrates 10 Years ! 21st April 2024 Marks the 10th anniversary of the opening of the John Muir Way. The 215Km route stretches from John Muirs Scottish birthplace of Dunbar on...
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