Bates Ancient Tartan

Everything in Bates tartan — kilts, outfits, fabric and accessories, made to order and shipped around the world.
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you want a formal Highland kilt that reads correctly at any event — weddings, Burns Nights, regimental dinners. The canonical, safest choice.

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Products in Bates Ancient

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All Coats & Jackets Female Kilts Kilt Outfit Tartan Accessories Tartan Dresses Utility Kilts
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Bates Ancient Tartan Deals

Three pre-built outfits at three price points. Everything sized once, shipped together, ready to wear.

The Wedding Deal

Complete Formal Outfit

Everything you need to walk down the aisle in Highland dress.

  • 5 or 8 Yards Kilt
  • Argyll Jacket & 5-Button Waistcoat
  • Sporran
  • Kilt Hose, Flashes
  • Belt & Buckle
  • Ghillie Brogues
$306
$280
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The Highland Games Deal

Casual Day Outfit

Everything you need to walk down the aisle in Highland dress.

  • 5 or 8 Yards Kilt
  • Tweed Day Jacket
  • Day Sporran
  • Kilt Hose & Flashes
$239
$213
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The Essential Starter

First Kilt Outfit

Everything you need to walk down the aisle in Highland dress.

  • 5 or 8 Yards Kilt
  • Day Sporran
  • Kilt Hose & Flashes
$166
$142
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Bates Tartan — The Full Collection

The Bates Tartan collection covers everything woven in the Bates design — kilts, jackets, fabric by the metre, scarves, ties, sashes and gifts. Choose your options on each product and add straight to the basket.

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Fabric & Cloth in Bates Tartan

Pick up Bates tartan fabric by the length for sewing, upholstery or accessories. Weights and swatches are listed so you can match your project exactly.

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Bates Tartan Kilts & Outfit Packages

Choose a Bates kilt on its own or as part of a full outfit. Made-to-measure sizing means a clean fit for grooms, guests, dancers and pipers alike.

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Bates Tartan for Pipe Bands & Groups

Bates tartan is a popular choice for weddings, Highland games and gatherings, with matching pieces for the whole group.

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Colourway Options for Bates Tartan

Pick the shade that suits you where options exist: Modern, Ancient, Weathered or Dress — from bold colour to soft, muted and formal finishes. The selector is on each product.

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Bates Sashes, Scarves & Small Goods

From ties and bow ties to sashes, shawls and scarves, Bates tartan accessories add the finishing touch to any outfit or make a thoughtful present.

Frequently asked

Common questions

Yes. We supply Bates tartan for whole wedding parties and groups, with matching kilts, sashes and accessories and bulk pricing on larger orders.
Request a Bates tartan swatch first to confirm the shade and cloth weight before you commit.
Tartan is freely worn today, so anyone may buy and wear the Bates tartan for weddings, events or everyday style.
Many Bates tartan accessories — scarves, ties and sashes — are ideal gifts and are kept ready to dispatch.
Measure your natural waist, hips and the length from waist to mid-knee, then match them to the size guide on the product page. Contact us for a made-to-measure fit.
Yes. We ship Bates tartan orders worldwide, including the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and across Europe, with tracked delivery at checkout.
Yes. Ladies' Bates tartan sashes, shawls, scarves and skirts are available alongside the kilts and accessories.
Yes. Bates tartan fabric is sold by the metre in medium-weight and heavyweight pure new wool, plus poly-viscose. Swatch samples are available before you order.