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Traditional Kilt – Authentic Scottish Kilts for Men

A men's traditional kilt is an ideal choice for weddings, Scottish Highland games, sports and other formal Scottish events. These traditional kilts feature two or three cowhide leather straps with chrome finish buckles for an adjustable fit. Leather straps allow you to adjust your waist up to 4 inches. Two durable belt loops are also included with these plain kilts. A traditional Scottish kilt has a plain front apron and deep sewn pleats at the back. These traditional simple kilts although don't have much feature but still popular for weddings. These traditional wedding kilts enhance your appearance when you include a Scottish sporran and kilt pin. You can also add other accessories for a traditional Scottish look such as white or black socks, Ghillie brogues, Kilt shirt, Scottish jacket, kilt belt, buckle, Sgian dubh and flashes.

What Is a Traditional Kilt?

A traditional kilt is the plain kilt for men and women. These kilts are made from 13oz and 16oz acrylic wool, tweed, wool and polyviscose fabrics. All fabrics are high quality, you can choose which one that suits your style. You can wear your traditional Scottish kilt from various Scottish tartan patterns. If you know your clan or Scottish family then you can wear your clan kilt at weddings and other formal events. These traditional Highland kilts are popular in the UK, USA, Germany, France, Italy, and other European countries.

Traditional Scottish Kilt Design

A Scottish tartan kilt is made with the traditional design. The traditional design of 5 yard kilt features two leather straps and two buckles and this kilt is made from 4 or 6 yards tartan fabric while the 8 yard style kilt feature three cowhide leather straps with three brass buckles and this kilt is made from 8 yards fabric.

Key Features of a Traditional Kilt

A traditional tartan kilt can be made from the durable acrylic wool. Many tartan patterns are available for traditional kilts for men and women. All our Scottish traditional kilts are soft, durable, and breathable. You can wear a traditional style kilt with flashes, a kilt belt, a kilt pin and other accesories at formal events, Highland games and Scotland weddings.

Traditional Kilt vs Modern Kilt

A traditional kilt features a plain front apron and two or three straps with rust-free buckles while a Scottish modern kilt is made from various fabrics and feature waistband buttons, straps, buckles, studs, stylish belt loops, leather patches, metal D-rings and cargo pockets. Scottish traditional kilts are suitable for weddings and formal events while modern kilts are ideal for fashion events and festivals.

History of the Traditional Scottish Kilt

Traditional clan kilt is the evolved from the traditional great kilt. A great kilt is said to be the first Scottish unstitched kilt that is made from the woven wool. It was a large piece of wool fabric used to cover the whole body to protect from winter. With the passage of time, the stiched kilt was discovered and wearable across Scotland and Ireland.

Origins of the Scottish Kilt

Scotland is the origin of the fèileadh mòr (great kilt). It was worn in the 16th century by the Highanders during winter season and mountain travelling.

The Great Kilt and Early Highland Dress

Great kilt was the first kilt that used by the Highlanders and it was the only Highland dress that was worn by more than two centuries. Later, the stitched kilt was discovered and worn by general public of Scotland and Ireland.

How Traditional Kilts Became Popular Worldwide

During the 19th century, the stitched kilt (tartan traditional kilt) was discovered. Traditional handmade kilts were worn in Scotland in the Scotland and Ireland but later it become the popular Highland dress worn in the USA, Canada, Italy and other European countries.

Explore Our Traditional Kilt Collection

Our wide range of traditional kilt collection is available at the Euro Kilt shop.

Traditional Tartan Kilts

Traditional tartan kilts are Scottish symbolic kilts made from tartan fabrics. Our kilt tartan patterns are available in 13oz and 16oz weights. You can choose the required fabric weight for your kilt, jacket and accessories.

Traditional Clan Kilts

Traditional clan kilts are made from clan tartans. We also offer a wide range of clan tartans for your kilt. You can choose your clan tartan for your kilt and other Scottish garments.

Traditional Highland Kilts

Traditional Highland kilts are made in various fabrics such as wool, tweed, polyviscose and tartan. You must choose the fabric according to your jacket, shirt, flashes, kilt pin and other accessories.

Traditional Irish Kilts

These high quality traditional kilts are made from Irish national and Irish heritage tartans. Our Irish national and Irish heritage tartans are available in acrylic wool, wool, and polyviscose fabrics. These Irish kilts are popular in Ireland, Scotland, USA, Canada, Italy, France and other European countries.

Traditional Wool Kilts

Traditional wool kilts are available in various plain and checked colors. Tartan patterns are also available in high quality wool. You should wear a matching wool kilt, fly plaid, Scottish hat, fly plaid, sporran and Scottish jacket.

Traditional Acrylic Wool Kilts

Traditional acrylic wool kilts are affordable kilts made from acrylic wool. These handmade kilts are available in lightweight and heavyweight fabrics. These acrylic wool kilts are soft, durable and breathable.

Traditional Kilt Features

Premium Tartan Fabric

We make affordable and quality traditional kilts from tartan patterns. Our list includes 2000+ tartans, you can choose the required tartan for the kilt.

Deep Knife Pleats

Deep knife pleats enhance the appearance of a Scottish tartan kilt. We use needles, thread and sewing machines for proper pleating.

Genuine Leather Straps

Original cowhide leather straps are included with our Celtic traditional kilts. In 5 yard style Celtic kilts, we include two leather straps while in an 8 yard style handmade kilts, we include three leather straps.

Brass Buckles and Hardware

Traditional plain kilt feature rust-free brass buckles for a comfortable fit. Our traditional kilts for sale allow you to adjust the waist by up to 4 inches.

Traditional Apron Design

Traditional style kilt features a plain front apron, but you can add a kilt pin, kilt belt with buckle and tartan sporran to make it attractive.

Choose the Right Traditional Kilt

You must know the fabric, weight, size and occasion for wearing the specific kilt before ordering a formal kilt.

Selecting Your Tartan

Our tartans are available in 2000+ different patterns. You can choose one or email us the customized tartan pattern that meets your requirements.

Choosing Between 13oz and 16oz Fabric

Our tartan fabrics are available in 13oz and 16oz weights. You can choose the required weight tartan for the specific event.

Finding the Correct Waist Size

Waist size is very important if you would like to wear a traditional kilt. Our traditional apron kilts allow you to adjust the waist by 4 inches but for comfortable fitting, you must measure your accurate waist with the standard measuring tape before ordering the kilt.

Choosing the Right Kilt Length

The length for the kilt is the difference from waist to the knee, however, if you wear at the hip then the difference from hip to knee.

Traditional vs Modern Fit

A traditional apron kilt features two or three straps with buckles for fitting. If you want a different design then you can adjust your waist by using adjustable leather straps with buttons.

Popular Traditional Kilt Tartans

Royal Stewart Traditional Kilt

Royal Stewart tartan kilt is the universal tartan kilt, made from durable Royal Stewart tartan. This tartan is not only used for making a kilt, you can order us Scottish cap, tartan sporran and flashes in the same tartan.

Black Watch Traditional Kilt

Black Watch traditional kilt is the perfect kilt for weddings and Highland games. You can include accessories and a Scottish jacket with your Black Watch tartan kilt.

MacDonald Traditional Kilt

MacDonald tartan kilt is made from Macdonald tartan and suitable for making all styles of kilts i.e, traditional kilts, tartan utility kilts, hybrid kilts, tartan modern kilts and gothic tartan kilts.

Gordon Traditional Kilt

The Gordon traditional kilt is made from Gordon and Dress Gordon tartans. These two Gordon tartans are ideal for Scottish formal kilts.

Heritage of Scotland Kilt

Heritage of Scotland kilt is the symbolic kilt of Scotland and it is mostly worn in Scotland and Ireland. Our company makes ancient and modern heritage Scotland kilt for our customers.

Irish Traditional Kilt Tartans

Irish traditional kilts are made from Irish national and Irish heritage tartans and these tartans are used for making various Highland dresses such as traditional kilts, utility style kilts, tartan coats, tartan jackets, tartan sporrans and other Scottish garments.

When to Wear a Traditional Kilt

Although, the traditional formal kilt is the simple kilt but it is the symbolic kilt and widely worn at various events.

Scottish Weddings

Scottish kilt weddings are the perfect event to show your Scottish heritage. You can wear a full clan outfit or a universal tartan outfit at these events.

Highland Games

A 13oz acrylic wool kilt is suitable for men and women at Highland games. It helps in playing various energetic games and sports.

Clan Gatherings

Clan gatherings and Scottish cultural occasions are suitable events for wearing tartan traditional kilts.

Formal Events

Religious events, funerals, parades and award ceremonies are best places for your tartan kilt.

Scottish Festivals

You should wear kilt, jacket, shirt and other high quality tartan accessories at festivals and fashion events.

Everyday Wear

You can wear the traditional plain kilt regularly on the street, at shopping malls, in retail stores, or at home.

Complete Your Traditional Kilt Outfit

Prince Charlie Jacket

A Prince Charlie jacket is the premium Scottish jacket that you must wear with your traditional kilt. It is the must accessory with clan and universal tartan kilt. Prince Charlie jackets are made from 100% wool and available in many colors but we recommend to wear black Prince Charlie jacket.

Argyle Jacket

Argyle Jacket is another premium Scottish jacket for men and women. It is available in wool and comes black, blue, navy, brown, green, white, and orange colors.

Kilt Shirt

Dress shirts and kilt shirts are both ideal shirts to wear with your traditional style kilt.

Kilt Sporran

Kilt Sporrans are available in many styles but we recommend to wear matching kilt sporran with your kilt.

Kilt Belt and Buckle

Cowhide belts for the kilts are available in plain and embossed styles. The Scottish belts should be attached with belt buckles for eye catching look.

Kilt Hose and Flashes

Matching tartan flashes and white or black Scottish socks are the best combination to wear with your Scottish men's kilt.

Ghillie Brogues

Ghillie brogues are made from cowhide leather and available in black and brown colors. Your Ghillie brogues should match your kilt outfit.

Fly Plaid and Brooch

A fly plaid should match with your kilt fabric and it is fastened with a brooch. Like kilt buckles, kilt brooches are available in many designs. You can wear a kilt brooch that matches with your full outfit.

Custom Traditional Kilts

Full customization options are available at our Scottish online store. You can select your tartan, waist, length and hardware from the product options.

Choose Your Tartan

We provide a wide range of tartans for our customers to choose for their kilt and other accessories. You can choose the tartan according to the weight 13oz or 16oz

Custom Waist and Length

We provide waist and length measuement options on the product page but still if you cannot find your size then email us your required sizes.

Personalize Your Kilt Design

We can modify the traditional style into modern style according to the customer's instructions. We can add four belt loops, tartan straps, durable pockets and buttons to your traditional kilt.

Select Hardware Finishes

Our traditional kilts are made with chrome, antique, matt black and gold hardware, you can choose your desired hardware for your Highland kilt.

How to Wear a Traditional Kilt

In this section, we are going to discuss how to wear a traditional kilt. It is easy to wear a men's kilt for an upcoming event. You can also add various accessories to your kilt in order to enhance the overall experience.

Where Should a Traditional Kilt Fit?

A Scottish traditional men's kilt can be worn at the waist, hip or belly. There are three places to wear the Scottish Celtic kilts. These handmade men's kilts are fastened with leather straps.

How to Fasten a Kilt

A men's traditional kilt can be fastened with two or three leather straps with buckles while modern tartan kilts can be fastened with the waistband buttons.

How to Wear Kilt Accessories

Leather kilt belts with buckles, sporrans and kilt pins are worn with the kilt while kilt hose, kilt shoes, flashes and Sgian dubhs are footwear accessories.

Traditional Kilt Outfit Ideas

You can style your kilt outfit with a kilt jacket, fly plaid, sashes, kilt shirt and Scottish hat. Our Highland kilt accessories are durable and enhance your overall appearance.

Caring for Your Traditional Kilt

Cleaning, caring and maintaining of traditional kilt is very important for long term use.

Cleaning a Traditional Kilt

You can use dry cleaning service to clean your traditional kilt when required.

Storing Your Kilt Properly

Use a kilt hanger to store the Scottish kilts, jackets and accessories in a wardrobe.

Caring for Kilt Pleats

Use a high quality Iron to proper Iron the pleats.

Looking After Leather Straps and Hardware

You can use a soft cotton cloth to remove stains from the leather straps and metal buckles.

Why Choose Our Traditional Kilts?

Our traditional kilts are made from durable fabrics such as acrylic wool, tweed, wool, and polyviscose. These handmade kilts are soft, breathable, comfortable, and flexible. Scottish tartan formal kilts are available at reasonable prices.

Handmade by Skilled Kilt Makers

Skilled kilt makers use handmade tools such as needles, thread, irons and sewing machines to make holes for buttons and stitched the kilts according to the kilt standards.

Premium Tartan Fabrics

Our premium tartan fabrics are available in acrylic wool, wool, and polyviscose. You can choose your desired fabric for your traditional tartan kilt.

Made-to-Order Kilts

Our team always make the Scottish garments according to the order of the customers. Whenever customer's order us, our team forward that order to the appropriate kilt maker.

Customization Options

Euro Kilt offers full customization options for our customers, so they can change the kilt design, belt loop style, add pockets and other hardware.

Worldwide Shipping

Our Celtic kilts are popular not only in the UK but also in the USA, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and other European countries, with fast and secure delivery services.

Secure Payment Options

You can order your desired tartan kilt via secure payment options such as bank transfer, bank cards or PayPal.

Traditional Kilt FAQs

What Is a Traditional Kilt?

A traditional kilt is the Scottish symbolic kilt that is worn arround the waist and fastened with two or three cowhide leather straps with adjustable buckles.

What Is the Difference Between a Traditional and Modern Kilt?

A traditional kilt features a simple plain apron, leather straps, buckles, two belt loops and sewn pleats. These traditional men's kilts are available in two popular styles: 5-yard and 8-yard kilts. A modern tartan utility kilt features stylish pockets, a modern front apron, buttons, studs, belt loops, tartan straps, metal zips, metal chains and sewn pleats.

What Tartan Should I Choose for a Traditional Kilt?

The tartan patterns are categorized into universal tartan patterns and clan tartan patterns. You can either choose universal tartan or clan (if you know your family or clan).

How Should a Traditional Kilt Fit?

A traditional kilt fit with the two or three cowhide leather straps and buckles. Cowhide leather straps allow you to adjust the waist by up to 4 inches.

What Length Should a Traditional Kilt Be?

The standard length of a kilt is 24 inches but you can choose your desired length.

Can I Order a Custom Traditional Kilt?

Yes, you can order a custom traditional kilt according to your requirements. Our kilt team can make changes in the design, fabrics, belt loops, pockets and other options.

What Should I Wear With a Traditional Kilt?

You can include kilt shoes, kilt belt, Scottish socks, buckle, brooch, Sgian dubh, kilt pin, Scottish hat, fly plaid, Scottish jacket and kilt shirt with your kilt.

Can I Wear a Traditional Kilt Casually?

Yes, you can wear a traditional formal kilt at shopping malls, parties, on the streets and other casual occasions.