Glenor Heritage Blogs

A Beginner's Guide to Celtic Folk Instruments: Bodhran, Rhythm Bones, Flute and More
A Beginner's Guide to Celtic Folk Instruments: Bodhran, Rhythm Bones, Flute and More
A complete beginners guide to Celtic folk instruments — their history, how each one sounds, how it is played, how difficult it is to learn, and which instrument is best... Read more...
How Much Does a Full Highland Kilt Outfit Cost? The Complete 2026 Price Guide
How Much Does a Full Highland Kilt Outfit Cost? The Complete 2026 Price Guide
Everything you need to know about the cost of a full Highland kilt outfit in 2026. Complete price breakdown by item, market comparison across budget to luxury tiers, rent vs... Read more...
How to Dress for St Patrick's Day in a Kilt: The 2026 Irish Celtic Style Guide
How to Dress for St Patrick's Day in a Kilt: The 2026 Irish Celtic Style Guide
The complete 2026 guide to wearing a kilt on St Patrick's Day — the history of kilts and Irish Celtic heritage, which tartans are authentic for St Patrick's Day, outfit... Read more...
5-Yard vs 8-Yard Kilt: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
5-Yard vs 8-Yard Kilt: What Is the Difference and Which Should You Buy?
Everything you need to know about the difference between a 5-yard and an 8-yard kilt — fabric weight, pleat depth and appearance, where each sits on the waist, which occasions... Read more...
How to Wear a Women's Highland Sash: The Complete Style and Tradition Guide
How to Wear a Women's Highland Sash: The Complete Style and Tradition Guide
Everything women need to know about wearing a Highland tartan sash — the history and origins, the right shoulder vs left shoulder rules explained clearly, the four traditional wearing styles,... Read more...
Burns Night 2026: The Complete Guide to What to Wear, What to Eat and What to Say
Burns Night 2026: The Complete Guide to What to Wear, What to Eat and What to Say
Everything you need to know about Burns Night 2026 on Sunday January 25th. Complete guide to who Robert Burns was, the full order of a Burns Supper, the toasts and... Read more...
Scottish Wedding Attire Guide for Men and Women: Kilts, Jackets and Everything You Need
Scottish Wedding Attire Guide for Men and Women: Kilts, Jackets and Everything You Need
Everything you need to know about Scottish wedding attire — for the groom, groomsmen, best man, male guests and women. Covers Prince Charlie vs Argyll jacket, how to choose your... Read more...
The 10 Most Popular Scottish Clan Tartans — History, Meaning and How to Wear Them
The 10 Most Popular Scottish Clan Tartans — History, Meaning and How to Wear Them
Everything you need to know about the 10 most popular Scottish clan tartans — their history, what the colours mean, which clans wear them and how to wear each one... Read more...
How to Start Learning the Bagpipes: Your Complete Practice Chanter Guide
How to Start Learning the Bagpipes: Your Complete Practice Chanter Guide
Want to learn the bagpipes but not sure where to start? This complete practice chanter guide covers why every beginner starts with a chanter, the difference between wood and plastic... Read more...
What Is a Sporran? The Complete Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Right One
What Is a Sporran? The Complete Beginner's Guide to Choosing the Right One
What is a sporran, and which one should you buy? This complete beginners guide covers the history, the four types of sporran, which style suits every occasion from casual Highland... Read more...
What to Wear to a Highland Games in the USA: The Complete 2026 Outfit Guide
What to Wear to a Highland Games in the USA: The Complete 2026 Outfit Guide
Heading to a Highland Games in the USA in 2026? This complete outfit guide covers what to wear as a spectator, competitor or first-timer — from full traditional Highland dress... Read more...
How to Choose Your First Kilt: The Complete Sizing and Style Guide (2026)
How to Choose Your First Kilt: The Complete Sizing and Style Guide (2026)
Buying your first kilt should be exciting, not overwhelming. This complete guide covers how to measure your waist correctly, the difference between 5-yard and 8-yard kilts, how to choose your... Read more...