Cairns Tartan

Discover Cairns tartan kilts, fabric, scarves, ties and sashes in a choice of colourways, all made to order.
Acrylic Yarn · Machine Washable 200+ products from
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Right for you if

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 Cairns

Every item below is woven in the variant you selected above. Switch the variant at any time — the catalogue rebuilds in place.

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Cairns 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 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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Browse Everything in Cairns Tartan

Kit yourself out in Cairns tartan — kilts and outfits, fabric by the metre, plus scarves, ties and sashes, each made to order in your chosen colourway.

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Made to Order, Shipped Worldwide

We ship Cairns tartan orders worldwide with tracked options at checkout. Custom sizes and group orders are welcome — just ask if you need advice.

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Cairns Sashes, Scarves & Small Goods

Finish the outfit with Cairns tartan accessories: lambswool scarves, ties and bow ties, ladies' sashes and shawls, flashes and ribbon. They also make easy gifts.

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Cairns Tartan: Ancient, Modern, Weathered & Dress

Each Cairns item can be ordered in Modern, Ancient, Weathered or Dress colourways — from strong, vivid tones to soft, muted and formal finishes. Select your preference before checkout.

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Cairns Tartan Fabric by the Metre

Need cloth rather than a finished item? Cairns tartan fabric is sold by the metre for kilts, sashes, furnishings and craft work, with samples available on request.

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Cairns Kilts, Jackets & Full Outfits

Order a made-to-measure Cairns kilt or full outfit tailored to your measurements. Add a jacket, sporran, belt and hose to finish the look for weddings, ceilidhs and Highland games.

Frequently asked

Common questions

The Cairns tartan collection includes kilts, Highland dress, jackets, fabric by the metre, scarves, ties, sashes and gifts — all woven in the Cairns sett and available in Ancient, Modern, Weathered and Dress colourways.
Stocked items ship in a few days; made-to-order Cairns kilts and outfits take a few weeks, with timing confirmed at checkout.
We tailor Cairns kilts to your measurements, including 8-yard heavyweight versions, and handle group and event orders too. Start with our traditional 9-yard kilt, woven in your chosen tartan.
Yes. Ladies' Cairns tartan sashes, shawls, scarves and skirts are available alongside the kilts and accessories.
Yes. Cairns tartan scarves, ties, sashes and small goods make popular gifts and ship quickly when in stock.
Cairns tartan cloth comes in a hard-wearing medium-heavyweight acrylic weave — easy to care for and suited to kilts, skirts and accessories alike.
Of course — the Cairns tartan can be worn by anyone, whether for a special occasion or day to day. To compare the Cairns tartan with other setts, browse our tartan finder. The Cairns name has its own story — read the full Clan Cairns history.
Absolutely — order Cairns tartan cloth by the metre in several weights, and request a swatch first if you want to confirm the shade.