Royal Mile Sign at Parliament Square Edinburgh. It is known as the capital of Scotland and home to one of the most iconic castles in the world. Yet, what lies beyond the castle's ancient walls is just as equal in capacity, if not moreso, in its world history and renowned fame. One of our employees was lucky enough to make the trip to Edinburgh, and along with plenty of photos (a few of which are shown in this blog), they have brought back some fun knowledge and tidbits about

Renboots with example cleaning tools Autumn has arrived, bringing with it colder air, shorter days, and the lull of Renaissance events across the United States. While a few wintery events spring their way through the snows here and there, a majority of vendors and event organizers take the late fall and winter months to shut down, recoup from the busy year, and begin plans for the next year's flurry of activities. We (Kommando Kilts/Renboots) are no different, taking stock of

A special Halloween edition of our best-selling Autumn Aldo Pouch It's that time of year again! The pumpkins are drained of their spices for lattes and pies, the bats and spiders suddenly want to be in daylight and take up precious house space without paying rent, and a myriad of costumes and candies make themselves VERY known as soon as you walk through the department store. But, it wasn't always this way. Long ago in the Celtic lands of old, Halloween, or Samhain, was a rev

Whisky for our Whisky Tasting in our OKC Showroom Ah, whisky, one of the most recognizable and highly respected spirits around the world. Whether you're an enthusiast of bourbon, scotch, rye, or another variety, there is no denying the allure and attraction those small pools of golden amber provoke. When one starts to delve into the history of whisky, there is also no surprise as to what brought about the passion and reverence over a simple thing as a dram. Distilling can be

Jousting Games at a Renaissance Festival When you go to your local Renaissance Faire or Festival, three things come to mind: Ye Olde King's Talk, turkey legs, and jousting. Arguably one of the most-anticipated attractions to any historical festival of the Medieval or Renaissance kind, jousting has taken on more of a "showy" role than any actual combat, although you might not guess that by the cheers, gasps, and cries of the crowds as they hear the clanging of swords and thun

Irish Heritage Tartan in 16oz Acrylic When one thinks of a kilt, 9/10 times thoughts go to the Scottish Highlands, bagpipes, and the most...

Picture Taken by Renboots Employee on January 3, 2025 Nothing is quite as iconic or recognizable as the stone circle of Stonehenge. Located in Wiltshire, England, this mysterious landmark has baffled many a mind for centuries, with no definitive clues as to why these stones were placed thusly. However, one conclusion is unanimously accepted among most, if not all, who study these relics: Stonehenge was built as a temple - a place of ceremony, of burial and of celebration. Wit

Scot Shoppe Booth at Colorado Renaissance Festival Ah, the Renaissance Period. A time of rebirth and rediscovery of the arts, philosophy, and literature! From the 14th to 17th centuries, a lot of what we acknowledge today as world-changing artistic and literature achievements came out of this highly-respected and heavily-researched time of humanity. So much so, that we have a driving need to experience it all across the United States (and in some other countries) in the forms

Service Branch Banners on Display at Oklahoma Renaissance Festival on Memorial Day Throughout a typical United States calendar year, there are several government holidays assigned to a specific event or remembrance. Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two of those, both in recognition of the military. There is a third, that being Armed Forces Day, but unlike the aforementioned two, Armed Forces is not an observed national day off. There is a common misconception that all three

Boots on Display Inside our OKC Showroom Renboots prides itself on its ability to balance historical accuracy with modern-day comfort, adding up to a timeless style of boot or shoe for you to wear to the annual Renaissance faire, Burns Night, or even your daily grind! Have you ever wondered, though, exactly how accurate some footwear is, and how certain styles came to be popular for Renaissance events? As is commonly found while studying the culture of clothing of any age, Re

Shamrock Sporran Collection St. Patrick's Day! Everyone knows it, most people love it (bartenders usually do, at least), and for one day of the year anyone and everyone is Irish! But why do people actually wear green on this special day? Yes, Ireland is the majestic green isle we all hear myths and stories about, with dreams of seeing her breathtaking coastlines and living a simple cottage life. Fae, faeries, fairies, or however you want to spell it, are interwoven throughout