Eight Yards

Eight Yards: kilts and Highland outfits since 1991

Eight Yards is a Scottish company that has been dressing customers in Scotland since 1991. Its activity combines the hire and sale of kilts, made-to-measure tailoring and the retail of Highland outfit accessories. The firm presents itself as a business with local roots, linked to the tradition and craftsmanship associated with these garments, and serves customers of all ages seeking quality and timeless sartorial style.

Hire of complete outfits

The hire service includes kilt outfits for different occasions, with starting prices that the catalogue shows between £95 and £125 depending on the model. Featured options include the Argyle 5 Button Black Barathea, Prince Charlie 5 Button Black, Crail Graphite, Crail Moss Green, K2 Arrochar Navy, K1 Arrochar Tweed and K2 Arrochar Navy Trews outfits, as well as the Argyle outfit. The company also sells garments from its own hire stock, such as jackets and waistcoats, kilts, sporrans, Ghillie Brogues shoes, plaids and children's accessories.

Made-to-measure tailoring and kilt sales

In addition to hire, Eight Yards offers made-to-measure kilts and garments for direct sale. The sales catalogue includes kilts, jackets and waistcoats, tartan trousers and trews, as well as outfit sets for men, women and children. The firm works with licensed tartans and exclusive designs, and sells a collection of wool tartan ties with models such as Hearts FC Tynecastle, Hebridean Heather, Jaggy Thistle, Robertson Hunting Modern, University of Edinburgh, Scotland Forever Modern, Murray of Atholl Modern, Clark Ancient, Logan & MacLennan Modern, MacDonald of the Isles Green Ancient and MacCallum Modern, among others.

Highland accessories

The range is completed by a wide assortment of accessories for Scottish dress. The catalogue includes belts, buckles and braces; buttonholes; cufflinks; footwear; garter flashes; hip flasks; kilt pins; kilt socks; neckwear and pocket squares; plaids and plaid brooches; pocket watches; sgian dubhs; shirts and sporrans. It also offers men's accessories such as hats and caps, T-shirts, underwear and wallets, and a ladies' line with brooches, handfastings and ladies' garters, jewellery, purses and handbags. For the care and transport of garments it offers bags and holdalls, kilt and jacket spares, storage and travel solutions, shoe care, shoe laces and tassels, sporran repairs and anti-moth treatment.

Gift and homeware items

Eight Yards sells a selection of gifts that includes tartan blankets and throws, quaichs and tankards, scarves and gloves, pins and badges, and crest plaques. The gift section is organised by recipient: for her, with jewellery, purses and handbags; for him, with hats and caps, hip flasks, pocket watches and wallets; for children, with T-shirts; and for pets, with dog collars and leads. The homeware line covers dining items such as glasses and barware, mugs and coasters, napkins, tableware and tea towels and aprons, as well as furniture such as floor cushions and footstools, and accessories such as cushions, frames, blankets and throws, candles, door stops, sculptures and vases.

Service and commercial presence

The company serves its customers from its showrooms and offers appointments for personalised attention. The website indicates free shipping on orders over £70. Its stated scope of activity covers weddings, ceilidhs and other special occasions, with licensed tartans and exclusive designs. The firm presents itself as a supplier of Scottish dress for customers of all ages.

Location and contact

Unit 26 Hardengreen Ind Est. Dalkeith, Eskbank EH22 3NX · Phone: 0131 660 3451 · Email: sales@8yards.co.uk