McCalls Limited was established in 1887 in Upperkirkgate, Aberdeen selling second hand goods, mainly clothing, by its founders Daniel McCall, an international auctioneer and his wife Annie McCall, a market trader who sold from a stall in the Castlegate area of Aberdeen.

The demand for second-hand clothing diminished with the influx of imported clothing and the rise of the high street stores. The increase in patriotic fervour and the desire to have a sense of belonging and affiliation made a good case for supplying Highlandwear. McCalls saw an opening to offer their expertise in all Highlandwear products whilst making their availability affordable through Hire. The acceptance was an unqualified success.

In 1985 McCalls moved to larger premises (5 floors in total) in Bridge Street offering dedicated floors to Scottish Highland Dress, Formal Hire, Scottish Giftware, Antique Jewellery and Menswear. Our Highlandwear and Hire departments offer one of the largest ranges of Highland Dress options in Scotland from traditional Jacobites and Philamores to the new Velvet Frock Coats and tartan Trews. McCalls services includes a made to measure tailoring service in Kilts, Jackets and Trews with over 2000 different tartans available. McCalls also have one of the biggest selections of Sporrans and Sgian Dubhs ranging from Chrome to Hand Engraved Silver.

Over the next 10 years McCalls Limited have expanded in to the largest retailers and Kilt makers in Scotland. We have retail outlets in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Elgin, Dundee and Tillicoultry with an infrastructure which supports over 250 wholesale operations worldwide, catering for any size of event or function.

Our outfits have often been used in the world of media including the recent shows "The Monarch of the Glen" and "Hoots".

We have also had the pleasure of dressing many of the rich and famous including pop  and film stars.

McCalls are well placed to cater for any requirements relating to Highland Dress and Hire.   Our philosophy is simple - good value for money.