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April 2025
The McCalls Name
It has been over 135 years since McCalls Highlandwear was established in the heart of Scotland’s granite city. Since then, we have expanded nationwide, with our flagship store on Aberdeen’s Bridge Street and six other locations in Scotland’s largest cities. Our doors are open to all who love and appreciate tartan.
We’ll answer some of our most frequently asked questions in this new blog series.
First up: Is it okay for non-Scots to wear a kilt?
The Short Answer: Yes!
A Brief History
The kilt has long been a symbol of Scottish freedom and patriotism. From the 16th century, the kilt has represented Scottish freedom and patriotism, having been worn to battles (although notably not in the style of kilts of the time were more like the ‘Great Kilt’) or donned by government troops like the Independent Highland Company. At least until the Jacobite rebellion was crushed and the essence of Scottishness was forcefully eradicated by the 1746 Highland Dress Act.
This Act sought to suppress Scottish culture by banning all things Scottish, including our dress and language, and even the kilt. But despite efforts to erase our heritage, the kilt has endured, reclaiming its place as a symbol of Scottish identity.
Who Can Wear Tartan?
At McCalls Highlandwear, we have customers from all over the world who want to celebrate Scotland’s rich history and culture. Many visitors to Scotland purchase a kilt as a unique, authentic souvenir. And why not? There’s nothing better than owning a dapper kilt crafted in the heart of Scotland!
Our tartan collection is extensive, offering something for every taste. We even have exclusive McCalls tartans that honor other nations, like the Irish Pride and Welsh Pride tartans, so that you can celebrate your roots with a Scottish flair.
As a country whose identity has been fought for and preserved, we encourage anyone who loves Scottish heritage to wear Highlandwear proudly. And if you can’t fit a weighty woolen kilt in your suitcase, no worries, as we offer worldwide shipping so you can put kilts on the global map!
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