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A kilt maker for Armadale for hire, making and alterations

Wedding hire covers both gents and boys. Made-to-measure Highland wear and kilt hire. Tartan and the details of your outfit.

What makes outfit planning clearer

Personal guidance from start to finish

We talk through tartan, garment choices and fit to help you build an outfit that works for your occasion.

Traditional hand-sewn workmanship

Gents' kilts are fully hand-sewn using at least eight yards of tartan for authentic structure and drape.

Options for different plans

From one-day hire to a made-to-measure outfit, we can help you choose an option that fits how you intend to wear it.

Choose Highland wear that feels right for the occasion

Whether you are attending a wedding, graduation, formal dinner or family celebration, the right Highland outfit depends on more than choosing a tartan. You may need a complete outfit for a special event, a made-to-measure kilt for repeated wear or a hired option for a particular date. We can talk you through the available garments and help you decide how the different pieces should work together.

Our services include hand-sewn kilts, made-to-measure kilt jackets, waistcoats, trews and complete Highland outfits, alongside kilt hire, alterations and repairs. This gives you the opportunity to consider the whole outfit together rather than trying to work out each part separately.

Traditional Scottish kilt outfitters showroom featuring tartan fabric rolls and hanging kilts on display
View of Glasgow waterfront walkway along the River Clyde showing the Titan Crane and historic cityscape skyline

Traditional kiltmaking with practical choices

A kilt can be an important part of a wedding outfit, formal occasion, performance uniform or family tradition, so getting the fit and finishing details right matters. Our approach combines traditional kiltmaking with practical guidance, whether you are commissioning something new or hiring Highland wear for an upcoming event.

We can also help with alterations and repairs when an existing kilt needs attention. From adjusting fit to working carefully around pleats and structure, the aim is to keep the garment suitable for continued wear. If you are unsure which service or outfit option is appropriate, we can discuss your plans before you make a decision.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Can I order a made-to-measure kilt from Armadale?

A: Yes. Made-to-measure kilts can be planned around your measurements, preferred tartan and how you intend to wear the garment. We can discuss the options before the kilt is made.

Q: Do you offer Highland outfits as well as kilts?

A: Yes. Highland outfits can include a kilt or trews alongside suitable jackets, waistcoats and finishing details. We can help you coordinate the different elements for your occasion.

Q: Can you alter or repair an existing kilt?

A: Yes. Kilt alterations and repairs can help address fit, wear and other issues while taking care to preserve the garment's structure and pleating.

Plan your highland outfit with confidence

Call today to discuss your kilt, Highland outfit, hire or alteration requirements and find out which option suits your plans.

Contact us

R & I Macdonald Kilt Makers

45 Main St,
West Calder,
EH55 8DP

Business hours

Monday : 09:30 - 17:30
Tuesday : 09:30 - 17:30
Wednesday : 09:30 - 13:00
Thursday : 09:30 - 17:30
Friday : 09:30 - 17:30
Saturday : 09:30 - 15:00
Sunday : Closed

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