From hand embroidery to highlandwear - taking a look at the embroidery collections which lead to a career in kiltmaking and their fusion

An iconic element of the kilt - the pleats. A brief introduction into the art of pleating and what can be achieved.

The bridal kilt brings together the traditions of a highlandwear handmade kilt and all the beauty of a wedding dress.

Advertising campaign for concept whisky, Bana - bring culture, feminism and tradition together.

A brief look at one of Scotland's most notorious clans and the tartan they wear.

A glimpse at the Gordon Clan tartan and little about the Clan's history and achievements.

The military box pleat is the iconic staple of the regimental kilt. Complex and beautiful, it takes a great deal of skill to master.

A symbol of rebellion to some and hope for others, the kilt has been present in battle through the ages.

The Battle of Flodden saw the loss a generation of Scotsmen and their king. 500 years on, it is commemorated in cloth - the Flodden Tartan.

The Artisans of Edinburgh kiltmaking feature. Bringing those promoting the hand crafts of Edinburgh together to create a Christmas campaign.

I couldn't be more proud to have created JJ Chalmers handmade kilt on behalf of Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers for BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

A kilt is detailed, down the the very direction of the weave structure.

The relationship between self-worth and working with your hands is undeniable.

Capturing the beautiful and dramatic romance of Scotland through luxurious handmade accessories and editorial vision.

The history of the Clans is more dramatic than fiction. This article looks briefly at how clans worked and their relationship to tartan.

From the war torn Highlands to high fashion. MacQueen tartan was beautifully showcased throughout Alexander McQueen's The Widows of Culloden

Kilts and tartan have earned their place in the fashion world - from King George IV to the London Fashion week catwalk.

The Vestiarium Scoticum is a deeply contested book of clans and tartans written by the rumoured Great-Grandson's of Charles Edward Stuart.

Looking at highlandwear for women through the ages and the growth of the kilt and trews to now be the garment of choice for men and women.

The man behind Gordon Nicolson Kiltmakers - talking about his experiences in the industry and vision for the future of kiltmaking and tartan