by Justin Guthrie | Sep 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
After our humble beginnings, and spending more that a year in a cramped space, the time had come to move North of Hadrian’s to a new location. After an exhaustive search, a location was found. However, a lot of work was required before it was ready to...
by Justin Guthrie | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
This May long weekend saw the 152nd Victoria Highland Games. This was North of Hadrian’s first year at the games as a vendor and based on the incredible welcome we received, it certainly won’t be the last. This year we were proud to partner with local...
by Justin Guthrie | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
In April the lads from NOH made a trip to Vancouver for Fan Expo 2015. Being big nerds at heart, we were right at home among the thousands of other rabid fans. They particularly seemed to like the “kilted zombie hunter” T-shirts, and the Transformer...
by Justin Guthrie | Jan 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
On Jan 24th the lads from North of Hadrian’s were glad to attend the annual Robbie Burns dinner put on by the Victoria Police Pipe Band. Nearly 500 people were entertained by the pipes, drums, highland dancers, the words of the Bard, and of course by the...
by Justin Guthrie | Dec 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
The lads from North of Hadrian’s were in attendance for the Westshore Chamber of Commerce’s annual Christmas at Hatley Castle. And while there, we met a few celebrities. Next year, we’ll get Santa into a kilt. We were also happy to donate a tartan...
by Justin Guthrie | Nov 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
What’s the smallest kilt we’ve ever made? This one. We think Black Watch Tartan is a natural fit for the dark lord of the Sith.
by Justin Guthrie | Nov 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
Usually it would be in bad form to list a customer’s waist size publicly but this customer is unique and I’m sure he wouldn’t mind; at 81 inches around Stewart is our largest and most unique kiltie to date.
by Justin Guthrie | Nov 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
On Dec. 16, 2014 the lads from North of Hadrian’s took part in the first annual Give a Pint in Pleats event at the Canadian Blood Services unit in Victoria, BC. This was a way we could literally give of ourselves to help those who are in need over the holiday...
by Justin Guthrie | Nov 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
In Nov 2014 we were happy to attend the annual fundraiser for the African Preschools Society, put on by comedian and friend of the shop Johnny Bagpipes. The purpose of the society is to build and maintain preschools in impoverished rural African villages in order...
by Justin Guthrie | Nov 27, 2014 | Uncategorized
The key to making sure your custom kilt fits properly is to take accurate measurements. Though it is often easier to have someone measure you, many people end up having to measure themselves. This guide will show you how to accurately measure yourself to ensure your...
