Kilts Wi Hae Blog

Once again the cold weather is gripping Scotland, but that’s nothing out of the ordinary. Our supplier under the spotlight this week is no stranger to the cold weather, Ladycrow Silks. Makers of fine scarves that’ll keep you warm all through the year!   Ladycrow is based in Brechin, where the Crow family creates beautiful scarves that are hand dyed to create a multitude of unique patterns. Primarily the scarves themselves are made of silk, cotton, tweed and velvet. All of the finest qualities to ensure you get a durable and stylish product. The Ladycrow range of velvet and silk...

It’s always a treat at a wedding or a Scottish event to see all the different tartans on display. Worn with pride and brightening up what is already such a happy occasion. We’ve all been to a kilt fitting and if you don’t already know your way around your tartans then you know it can be quite a daunting task. Looking through those chunky books of patterns and not having a clue. Fret not, we’re here to give you an insight and help you narrow down that perfect colour combo! . . You Do You The first option is the...

Have you ever longed for a whisky by the fire? To sit with not a care in the world enjoying the amber glow of both the burning embers and the swirling sloshing of the nectar in your hand. This is what Glencairn Crystal wants for you. To be living your best life and enjoying fine whisky in one of their specialised glasses.   Glencairn Crystal has been one of the world’s foremost suppliers of crystal glassware for over 30 years. Supplying for both corporate and public use. Based in East Kilbride, they pride themselves on remaining a family business and...

It Must Be Love Love is truly in the air this week! Tomorrow is the day we truly show how much we love and care for our better halves. That or how bad our memory is and subsequently, how uncomfortable the sofa is to sleep on. Either way, Valentine’s Day is always one to look forward to. A global day of the recognition of love in all its forms, celebrated all over the world.   I Want To Know What Love Is Valentine’s is another in a line of modernised traditions from centuries ago. It can be traced back to...

On this windy Wednesday, we’d like to introduce you to another one of our favourites. It would be surprising if you hadn’t heard of this brilliant company on your kilt buying adventures. For this week’s Supplier Spotlight, we present; The House of Edgar. Offering a very flexible and personalised service, The House of Edgar are an exceptional weaver and manufacturer. Originally established in Edinburgh in the 1800’s they established themselves as a supplier of various fabrics to the cities tailors. Upon being sold in 1965 by William Edgar, the company only had around 24 tartans. 5 and a half decades...