-
Kilts
Traditional, eight-yard knife-pleated kilt, the feileadh beag (or 'phi..
Ideal for informal events and days out. They are especially good as starter..
Always stylish, we make tailored Tartan Trews with years of experience. Whe.. - Jackets
-
Sporrans
Dress Sporrans are the most formal and eye-catching type of civilian sporra..
The trusty 'all-rounder': not as informal as the Day Sporran, not as formal..
The Day Sporran is a trusty, durable everyday accessory for your Highlandwe..
Here you'll find quality sporran accessories and spares. Spruce up your out.. -
Women
Whether you’re heading out for a brisk evening walk or attending a sophist..
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, our waistcoat will feature yo..
St Kilda’s Tweed blazers and waistcoats are meticulously handcrafted in Sc..-240x240w.jpg "Handbags and Sporranbags")
Looking for a practical bag that also celebrates your Scottish heritage? S.. -
Accessories
Kilt shoes, also known as Ghillie Brogues, are traditional Scottish footwea..
Kilt socks, also known as kilt hose, are knee-high socks worn as part of tr..
..
..
Here you will find buttons and swatches. We recommend swatches as the best..
Kilt flashes are decorative garters worn with traditional long hose, servin..
Here you will find the essential Hangers, Bags and Carriers for storing and..
A tartan fly plaid is a traditional Scottish accessory; s a long, rectangul.. -
Gifts
..
..
..
..
Celtic artists from Scotland and Ireland have left a legacy which has endu..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
.. -
Clan
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
..
.. -
Clearance
..
..
..
..
..
..
No waiting - all these hand-made sporrans are made up and ready to go. All ..
..
Crest Meaning: Carmichael
The crest for Carmichael is a broken lance raised triumphantly. This is a reference to the Battle of Baugé on 22 March 1421, during the Hundred Years War, when a Scots force was fighting for the French against the English. During the battle, Sir John Carmichael rode at full force against the English commander Thomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence (second son of King Henry IV), knocking the duke clean off his horse, although breaking his lance in the process. On the ground Clarence would be wounded in the face by Sir John Swinton and then Sir Alexander Buchanan finalled killed Clarence with his mace. Buchanan’s crest became a hand holding aloft Clarence’s coronet. This is the account of the battle from Walter Bower’s extensive Scoticronicon.
The battle of Bauge as depicted in Ies Vigiles de Charles VII, manuscrit de Martial d'Auvergne, vers 1484 from Wikimedia Commons.
The French motto ‘Tout Jour Prest’ or the older ‘Toujours Prest’ means ‘always ready’, ie, the Carmichaels are always ready to show such bravery. Both crest and motto are recorded in Nisbet’s 1722 System of Heraldry for the Earl of Hyndford, a titled created for the second Lord Carmichael.
MKP 21 October 2021