USA Kilts

Join us as we answer the BURNING questions everyone has about wearing kilts and enjoying Celtic heritage culture in the USA! -------------------------------------------------- 00:00:00 - Pre-amble 00:00:16 - Intro 00:00:33 - Whisky and tartan show and tell 00:02:32 - Kilt belt and buckle at formal events 00:09:01 - Favorite mill for small runs of cloth 00:15:19 - Resizing kilts after weight loss D...

Tartans: Rocky - Lochcarron Hunting Modern tartan suit     https://www.usakilts.com/custom-tartan-suit-jacket.html Mac - Stewart Hunting Weathered Tweed     https://www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-16-oz-wool/stewart-hunting-weathered-tweed/ Whisky Try: The Dalmore Valour ---- 00:00:00 00:07:52 - Bowties with a kilt and tweeds, yay or nay and why? 00:13:36 - When and why did buckle brogues become assoc...

Tartans: Rocky: Amber Waves    https://www.usakilts.com/america-250/amber-waves.html Erik: Nordic Heritage    https://www.usakilts.com/accessories/collections/viking-norse.html Ally: Spark    https://www.usakilts.com/america-250/spark.html   Whisky Try: Dalwhinnie 15-Year ---- 00:00:00 00:08:15 - New Zoomorphic Kilt Pin Collection! 00:10:14 - Is it ok to use a fly plaid that’s slightly smaller wea...

Tartans: Rocky: Amber Waves    https://www.usakilts.com/america-250/amber-waves.html Erik: Nordic Heritage    https://www.usakilts.com/accessories/collections/viking-norse.html Ally: Spark    https://www.usakilts.com/america-250/spark.html   Whisky Try: Dalwhinnie 15-Year ---- 00:00:00 00:08:15 - New Zoomorphic Kilt Pin Collection! 00:10:14 - Is it ok to use a fly plaid that’s slightly smaller wea...

Tartans: Rocky - Nordic Heritage      https://www.usakilts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=nordic Erik - Spark      https://www.usakilts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=spark Mac - Wallace Hunting Muted      https://www.usakilts.com/gallery/13-16-oz-wool/wallace-hunting-muted/view Whisky Try: Duncan Taylor 12-Year Blended Scotch -------- 00:00:00 00:07:23 - It seems that about 95% of kilt pins are swords...

Tartans:    Rocky: Blue Collar    Ian: Old Scotland Tweed    Allie: Glyndwr Whiskey Try: Jameson Cask Mates Stout Edition =========== 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:58 - You've talked recently about the appropriateness of brown ghillie brogues for day wear but not for formal events recently, but is there a good way to dress down black brogues for non-black tie events? 00:11:28 - What was your first ever k...

On this episode, why aren't kilts made of 11oz wool? Let's talk about it! Content originally aired in August 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and arti...

On this episode, it's all about entering the Kilted world for the first time, Tartan home decor, and what was the first kilt recorded? Content originally aired in July 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- S...

Our good friend Jamesie of the tribal bagpipes and drums band Albannach stopped in to chat about his life and experience as a performer, what he thinks of Americans wearing kilts, and more! Content originally aired in June 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitc...

On this episode, Peat monster, Heritage, bald jokes, oh my! Content originally aired in June 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in...

On this episode, all about the different kinds of Tweed, and introducing our Back to Nature tartan! Content originally aired in May 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team...

On this episode, women's fashion, Easter tartans, and cheater pleats! Content originally aired in April 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans...

We sat down with our good friend Ally the Piper to talk about her career as a musician, what inspires her to bring contemporary bagpipe music to life, and how she balances modern performance with with the ancient traditions of the instrument and Celtic culture.  PLUS Ally performs a track off her new album for us!  Content originally aired August 2025 ----------------------------------------------...

On this episode, what do they think about mixing different tartans? Content originally aired in March 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans lo...

On this episode, it's all about... Scottish Cheese? Sure! I guess that's what this is about! Content originally aired in February 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of...

We talk with Simon and Emma from the House of Edgar Tartan Mill about their new Genesis of Tartan Collection and the challenges of innovating in the world of Scottish tartan and Highland dress.   Content originally aired January 2025.   -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and artisans located in Spring City PA.  In 2017, we made it...

On this episode, it's all about answering questions like the origins of Appalachian Folklore! Content originally aired in January 2025. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of...

On this episode, it's all about answering questions and Celtic Holiday fun! Content originally aired in December 2024. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt makers and...

We talk with tartan historian, Peter MacDonald, about his career, discoveries,  and the new 'Genesis of Tartan' Collection he helped the House of Edgar Tartan Mill research and produce.  Peter MacDonald is Scotland’s foremost tartan historian specializing in all aspects of Tartan. His particular interest lies in Jacobite-era patterns; tartans that predate the advent of Clan Tartans in the 19th cen...

On this episode, the guys look into the details of designing a new tartan from scratch! Content originally aired in November 2024. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kilt...

On this episode, the guys look into softening leather kilts, Disney characters, and historical tartans! Content originally aired in October 2024. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is...

In this interview Rocky talks to Steve Krash Villegas, founder of the one and only Utilikilts company - the groundbreaking fashion brand that got the whole utility/cargo kilt scene started.  The lads discuss the ups and downs, weirdness and wow moments of being an entrepreneur in the 21st century.   Content originally aired in July 2023.   Why do men wear utility kilts? What Is A Utility Kilt? How...

On this episode, the guys look into the Culloden Tartans, and how Sporran hangers work! Content originally aired in September 2024. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team of kil...

On this episode, the guys discuss the do's and don'ts of the Prince Charlie and Highland Dress! Content originally aired in August 2024. Join us every week for another episode of one of our podcasts here on our channel or for our Live recording the first Friday of every month on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitch. -------------------------------------------------- Started in 2003, USA Kilts is a team o...

Jamesie Johnston is the bass drummer and driving personality behind Albannach - the popular tribal bagpipes and drums band. Jamesie grew up in Glasgow. Though he seemed headed for a solid workingman's life as an auto mechanic, fate had other ideas.  After doing some film work for various UK -based productions and the Discovery Channel, he fell into the music scene. After playing with another triba...