Auld Alliance Kiltmakers

Auld Alliance Kiltmakers We are Mathilde and Jonathan : Artisans Kiltmakers based in Edinburgh.

We handmade your future bespoke kilts, design your tartan and offer tours and workshop about kiltmaking and Scottish textiles.

✨ Happy New Year to you all! ✨As we step into the year ahead, we (Mathilde and Jonathan) wanted to take a moment to shar...
12/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year to you all! ✨
As we step into the year ahead, we (Mathilde and Jonathan) wanted to take a moment to share what we do — and how we can help shape your next project.

🪡 Bespoke kiltmaking
Every kilt we make is entirely hand-made and fully custom. More than just measurements, each project starts with getting to know you: your personality, your lifestyle, and what you want this kilt to say about you. Our kilts are a world away from hire kilts or standardised garments — each one is made with intention, time, and care.
✨ A small but important note for this year
Our work is in very high demand, and our calendar — especially over the summer — fills up quickly due to tourism-related activities.
If you’re hoping to commission a kilt, particularly with a summer deadline, we strongly encourage you to get in touch early so we can organise measurements and plan the project properly. We’d much rather plan ahead with you than have to disappoint you later.

🎓 Workshops & talks
We offer workshops and conferences about the kilt, tartan, and their history.
They can be delivered in English or in French, and are suitable for the general public, private groups, institutions, and events. Sharing knowledge is a big part of why we do what we do.

🎨 Tartan design
We design original tartans for families, organisations, and special projects (in person or remotely), including support with weaving in Scotland and everything that comes with it — from the first idea to the finished cloth.

📩 If you’re thinking about a kilt, a tartan, or a workshop this year, get in touch to discuss your project with us! 😊

Here’s to another year of beautiful cloth, meaningful projects, and shared stories ✨

Mathilde and Jonathan

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Today is Black Friday — and as you may have noticed, we’re not taking part.We wanted to share why, respectfully and open...
28/11/2025

Today is Black Friday — and as you may have noticed, we’re not taking part.
We wanted to share why, respectfully and openly. 💛

Behind Auld Alliance Kiltmakers, it’s just the two of us: Mathilde and Jonathan.
Every kilt we stitch, every tartan we design, every accessory we craft — it’s made by our hands. 🧵✨
And everything else behind the scenes — the photos, the admin, the emails, the packing, the accounting, social media, all the quiet, invisible work that keeps a tiny artisan business alive but takes a lot of time and skills — that’s also us. 📸📦💻

We pour a lot of time, passion, care, and experience into what we make.
Handmade work moves at a different rhythm: slower, more attentive, more human, but is very demanding. 🌿
Keeping a traditional craft alive today is something we’re proud of, but it’s also a delicate balance.

Our prices reflect this reality. They’re not set with discounts in mind — they’re simply what allows us to pay ourselves fairly, honour our craft, and work with the Scottish mills and partners we trust. 🧶🏴
Offering big sales would mean rushing, cutting corners, or undervaluing the work that goes into each piece.
And that doesn’t feel right to us.

So we choose not to do Black Friday.
This for us, a way of staying true to who we are and how we work, and a way of stepping back from the pace and pressures of the world we live in today, where things are often made too quickly, too uniformly, and at the expense of the people who make them.

If you’re able to, we’d be grateful if you continue supporting artisans, independent makers, and small local businesses — today, and whenever you can. 🛍️🌟
Your support genuinely keeps our craft alive.
Thank you, truly. 🙏✨

— Mathilde & Jonathan

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We’re happy to share another piece from our shawl collection: our Scotland Forever tartan shawl. 🧵This tartan has such a...
24/11/2025

We’re happy to share another piece from our shawl collection: our Scotland Forever tartan shawl. 🧵
This tartan has such a classic, vibrant Scottish character, and seeing it as a shawl feels both bold and timeless.

We only have a very small number of shawls left — sometimes just one of each model — and they won’t be restocked before 2026.
If you were thinking of gifting one for Christmas, now is definitely the right moment to grab yours before they disappear. 🎁✨

Handmade by us in Edinburgh, using fabric woven in Scotland 🧶

Mathilde and Jonathan

📸 Wonderful images by the very talented 🤍

🇬🇧 The end of the year is approaching and our stock is already getting lower… 🎄✨Since many of you are starting to plan y...
19/11/2025

🇬🇧 The end of the year is approaching and our stock is already getting lower… 🎄✨
Since many of you are starting to plan your gifts, we thought it would be helpful to share a quick recap of our last order and shipping dates. This way, you can organise your purchases with ease and receive your pieces on time.

Here are the key dates to keep in mind 👇

In-stock products: available to order until 12 December, while stocks last.
📦 Many items are already low stock — once sold out, they won’t be back until next year.

Bespoke products (requiring a special tartan):
✂️ Orders accepted until 5 December.

UK shipping:
📮 Parcels will be shipped until 15 December, usually in time for Christmas.

International shipping:
🌍 Delivery times cannot be guaranteed (postal services are not providing clear estimates).
🎁 If you’re ordering for Christmas, we recommend doing so as early as possible to secure availability and allow enough time for delivery outside the UK.

Mathilde and Jonathan

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🇲🇫 La fin de l’année approche et nos stocks commencent déjà à s’amenuiser… 🎄✨
Comme beaucoup préparent leurs cadeaux, nous nous sommes dit qu’un petit récapitulatif de nos dernières dates de commandes et d’envois serait bien utile. Cela vous permettra d’organiser vos achats sereinement et de recevoir vos pièces à temps.

Voici donc les dates importantes à retenir 👇

Produits en stock : commande possible jusqu’au 12 décembre, dans la limite des stocks disponibles.
📦 Beaucoup d’articles sont déjà low stock — une fois épuisés, ils ne reviendront pas avant l’année prochaine.

Produits bespoke (nécessitant un tartan spécial) :
✂️ Commandes acceptées jusqu’au 5 décembre.

Envois au Royaume-Uni :
📮 Expéditions assurées jusqu’au 15 décembre, généralement sans souci pour Noël.

Envois internationaux :
🌍 Les délais ne peuvent pas être garantis (les services postaux ne donnent pas d’estimations précises).
🎁 Si vous commandez pour Noël, mieux vaut le faire le plus tôt possible, pour garantir la disponibilité et laisser le temps au colis d’arriver hors UK.

Mathilde et Jonathan

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This summer, we had the pleasure of creating Paul’s kilt for his wedding at the beautiful . 🌿✨A huge thank you to him an...
17/11/2025

This summer, we had the pleasure of creating Paul’s kilt for his wedding at the beautiful . 🌿✨

A huge thank you to him and Linsey for their trust — Paul had a tartan specially woven that was deeply meaningful to him, and we worked closely together on every detail: the exact colours of the yarn, the pleating and details  the kilt…
It was exactly the kind of project we love, full of passion, precision, and great conversations.

We wish Paul & Linsey all the happiness in the world ✨🤍
Thank you again for choosing us — and for sharing these beautiful photos taken by the incredibly talented  with us. 📸

Mathilde and Jonathan

🇫🇷 Nous sommes extrêmement honorés d’avoir été mis en avant dans le week-end dernier, dans un magnifique dossier consac...
16/11/2025

🇫🇷 Nous sommes extrêmement honorés d’avoir été mis en avant dans le week-end dernier, dans un magnifique dossier consacré à l’Écosse, aux Borders et au tartan.

Un immense merci à  journaliste, et  , photographe, pour leur travail de recherche, de terrain et de mise en lumière de notre travail, et de ce patrimoine écossais qui nous passionne.

Nous sommes ravis d’y apparaître en pleine page, accompagnés d’une belle présentation de notre travail, de nos valeurs et de notre entreprise. C’est un vrai plaisir de voir le kiltmaking traditionnel et le tartan mis à l’honneur.

Pour celles et ceux qui ont pu acheter le magazine papier en France : nous espérons que vous apprécierez ce beau dossier.
Et pour les autres, l’article est également disponible en ligne sur le site du Figaro — nous partagerons le lien en story aujourd’hui !

Merci encore du fond du cœur à Sarah et Anne-Emmanuelle. 💙🏴

Mathilde et Jonathan

🇬🇧 We are incredibly honoured to have been featured in  this past weekend, in a beautiful special report dedicated to Scotland, the Borders, and tartan.

A heartfelt thank-you to  , journalist, and , photographer, for their in-depth research, field work, and the wonderful way they highlighted our Work, and Scotland’s heritage.

We’re delighted to appear in a full-page photo, along with a thoughtful presentation of our work, our values, and our craft. It truly means a lot to see traditional kiltmaking and tartan celebrated in such a prestigious publication.

If you were able to get the print edition in France, we hope you enjoy the article.
For everyone else, it’s also available online on Le Figaro’s website — we’ll be sharing the link in our stories today!

A huge thank-you again to Sarah and Anne-Emmanuelle. 💙🏴

Mathilde et Jonathan

🇨🇵 Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que Jonathan représentera Auld Alliance Kiltmakers au Marché de Noël & Étoffes 2025 au L...
14/11/2025

🇨🇵 Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que Jonathan représentera Auld Alliance Kiltmakers au Marché de Noël & Étoffes 2025 au Lerchenberg, à Mulhouse Dornach, les 29 et 30 novembre ! 🎄✨
L’Écosse est l’invitée d’honneur cette année, et nous sommes très heureux d’y participer.

Au programme sur notre stand :
✨ Inauguration du tartan officiel de la ville de Mulhouse, designé par nos soins
🧵 Vente de nos accessoires (écharpes, châles, colliers, porte-clés, etc.)
👋 Rencontres & discussions autour du kilt, du tartan et du savoir-faire traditionnel
🪡 Atelier plissage de tartan – venez apprendre les bases du pli creux !
🎓 Conférence sur l’histoire du kilt et son évolution – parfaite pour comprendre ce vêtement iconique
🎀 Atelier confection de broches et pendentifs en tartan – repartez avec votre création
(Jonathan sera là pour tout animer !)

📍 Lieu : Le Lerchenberg – 11 rue du Cercle, Mulhouse Dornach
📅 Samedi 29 novembre (à partir de 11h)
📅 Dimanche 30 novembre (à partir de 10h)

Le marché proposera aussi :
✨ Artisanat de créateurs locaux
✨ Vente de kelsch
✨ Animations pour petits et grands
✨ Restauration & salon de thé

Si vous êtes en Alsace fin novembre, passez dire bonjour à Jonathan ! C’est une superbe occasion pour découvrir nos créations, poser toutes vos questions, ou participer à un de nos mini-ateliers. Nous serons ravis de vous rencontrer 💙🏴

✨️ We’re delighted to introduce a new tartan to our shawl collection: the Hame tartan.It is woven in the Scottish Border...
13/11/2025

✨️ We’re delighted to introduce a new tartan to our shawl collection: the Hame tartan.
It is woven in the Scottish Borders by Lochcarron of Scotland in their lightweight quality, which makes it wonderfully soft with a beautiful, fluid drape.

We hope you’ll love the colours of this tartan — inspired by Scottish nature, from misty stones to purple heather and yellow gorse.

Order yours now on our website.

🧶 Woven in the Scottish Borders, handmade to order in Edinburgh by us

Mathilde and Jonathan

📸 Once again, a huge thank you to for capturing our shawls so beautifully.

Did you know that kilts don’t have to be made from tartan? 🧵We can also make them in beautiful tweeds woven in the UK. T...
08/10/2025

Did you know that kilts don’t have to be made from tartan? 🧵
We can also make them in beautiful tweeds woven in the UK. These stunning fabrics come in deep, natural tones that can blend perfectly into an urban landscape—or even feature subtle tartan-inspired patterns.

Whether you prefer something classic or want to explore a different style, we can help you find the fabric that best suits your wardrobe and personality. Do you prefer tweed, or tartan?

If you’d like to discuss the different fabric options for your kilt—or if you’d rather go for tweed instead of tartan (even though there are hundreds of tartans available!)—don’t hesitate to get in touch. 

Our order book is now fully booked for the rest of 2025, so if you’re thinking of having a kilt made, we’d be delighted to create one for you in 2026.
Get in touch via DM, via email or our website. 😊

Mathilde and Jonathan

🍂 It’s been a while since we last introduced ourselves — so here’s a little bit more about us! 🍂We are Mathilde & Jonath...
09/09/2025

🍂 It’s been a while since we last introduced ourselves — so here’s a little bit more about us! 🍂

We are Mathilde & Jonathan, two passionate artisan kiltmakers.
Originally from France, we trained in Scotland with several kiltmakers, and opened our independent atelier, Auld Alliance Kiltmakers, in 2021.

What we do:
👗 Bespoke kilts — entirely hand-sewn, bespoke and crafted with respect for Scottish techniques.
🧵 Tartan design — unique creations for families, businesses, and institutions, a symbolic and creative part of our work we truly love.
🎤 Talks & workshops — from history and culture to hands-on practice (pleating tartan or making small tartan accessories), allowing everyone to learn more about tartans and kilts!

Our values:
❤️ Excellence standards — every stitch matters, and we never compromise on the details that make a kilt truly exceptional.
🌍 Inclusivity — we believe kilts are for everyone, regardless of gender, size, or background, and we are proud to create them for all.
🤝 Respect & ethics — we work by hand, with integrity and transparency, honouring the technical traditions of kiltmaking while ensuring our clients are involved at every step.

Everything in our business is done by us — from kilts to tartan design, workshops, accessories, emails and even social media. Whenever you interact with Auld Alliance Kiltmakers, you’re speaking directly with Mathilde or Jonathan.

👉 If you’d like to know more, if you have questions, or if there are topics you’d love us to cover here or on our blog, let us know in the comments.

And of course, if you’d like to order a kilt, commission a tartan, or organise a workshop/talk, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Mathilde and Jonathan

📷 Photographer :
⚒️ Bespoke kiltpins : .hermary

We’re delighted today to share photos of our client Clément, based in France, who entrusted us with the making of his Au...
01/09/2025

We’re delighted today to share photos of our client Clément, based in France, who entrusted us with the making of his Auld Alliance kilt. 🇫🇷✨

He came to see us in Scotland for his fitting and later for the delivery, and it was a real pleasure not only to craft his kilt but also to help him choose his kilt pin, socks, and shoes. Now we are truly thrilled to see him wearing his kilt so proudly – it suits him wonderfully! 🧵✂️

We are always so grateful when our clients agree to share their photos with us, and we hope you also enjoy seeing our kilts styled in different ways.

If you’d like to commission your own kilt, don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’d be delighted to discuss your project with you.

Mathilde and Jonathan

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✨ Our client Yoann kindly shared with us the stunning photos from his wedding, where he proudly wears the kilt we handcr...
11/08/2025

✨ Our client Yoann kindly shared with us the stunning photos from his wedding, where he proudly wears the kilt we handcrafted for him in the Glen Afric tartan from House of Edgar.

We spent months together planning every detail of his outfit. He had his beautiful sporran made by Mackenzie Leather, in the same hide as his kilt straps, we helped him picking the perfect tweed jacket and waistcoat, as well as his knitted hose by House of Cheviot.
Yoann planned the rest of his outfit to fit his own personal style that reflects his warm, friendly and fun personality, and we love it!

Seeing the full outfit come to life, surrounded by his family and loved ones, is such a joy for us. It’s always an honour to be part of these unique life moments.

💛 Huge thanks to Yoann, Caroline and their children, for their trust.

📅 If you would like to plan the making of your own kilt with us, get in touch today to book your initial appointment with us!

Mathilde and Jonathan

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