Created in 1847 by confectioner Tom Smith.  The cracker was inspired by sugared almond ‘bonbons’ wrapped in a twist of tissue paper containing a love message on a trip to Paris.  Mr Smith then went about creating his own version which he then added a ‘pop’ sound to.  By 1860 his cracker had evolved into…

The Royals in Scotland Scotland has long held an important place in the Royal Family’s affections. Spending large portions of their summers at the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, there the family engages in typical pastimes that the Scottish countryside affords such as flyfishing and hiking. A remote wilderness of burns and banks, forests and foothills,…

On behalf of our family and all the employees of Kinloch Anderson, we would like to convey our deepest and most sincere condolences to all the members of the Royal Family at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The tributes to Her Majesty from countless people in this country and overseas have been…

The Art of Kiltmaking Discover our kilts

The story behind Kinloch Anderson’s support for a statue in Edinburgh in honour of Elsie Inglis. On the centenary of her death, a campaign was launched to honour Inglis in her home city. A statue is planned to be designed and erected on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh as a lasting tribute to a woman who gave generously…

Join us as we reflect on the highlights of the past year and consider the upcoming commitments of Kinloch Anderson as 2022 moves closer. Launch of eco-friendly pet range The launch of our eco-friendly pet range was easily one of the greatest highlights we experienced in 2021. These products had been long sought after by…

Back in the early Autumn of this year, we were delighted to be approached by The Chartered Banker Institute to commission their Green Finance Tartan. It was their vision that the tartan would help bring together those who were eager to celebrate COP26 in Scotland and the banking and finance professionals who share their own…

With the Johnnie Walker visitor attraction having recently opened its doors on Edinburgh’s Princes Street, we wanted to use this month’s blog to touch upon the history of Scotland’s most notable tipple, whisky. The earliest documented record of whisky distillation in Scotland can be traced back to 1494 in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where…

The beautiful, rugged natural environment of Scotland has been a never-ending source of inspiration for clothing designers for centuries. From the vibrant explosions of colour in Autumn, to the deep monochromatic skies of Winter, Scottish surroundings beckon creativity and innovation with every change of the season. Every tartan tells its own story, and it’s human…

1868 The Start of Kinloch Anderson Timeline More than 150 years ago, William Anderson laid the foundations for what would become the modern Kinloch Anderson. Together with his two sons, William Joseph Kinloch Anderson and Andrew Hislop Anderson, he founded William Anderson & Sons Limited, setting the stage for a legacy of excellence that continues to...

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After the dark times of the 1746 Dress Act that saw the wearing of Tartan, Kilts, and Highland wear outlawed in Scotland, the 1800’s and beyond saw a reversal of fortunes for the Kilt. Eventually the restrictions on Highland wear were removed, and Highland Societies were setup with the aim of promoting the wearing of…