Royal Warrants of Appointment for Kiltmaking
What are Royal Warrants?
Kinloch Anderson has held Royal Warrants of Appointment for kiltmaking since 1934.
The tradition of Royal Warrants dates back to the early monarchy, specifically the 15th century. It was then that tradesmen started to be formally appointed by a Royal Warrant issued by the Lord Chamberlain. To this day, this practice continues and strict rules govern the display of the Royal Arms.
Specifically, it is the Royal Family member being served who makes the final decision on awarding a Royal Warrant. Whereas The Royal Warrant Holders Association represents individuals and companies holding Royal Warrants of Appointment.
A Royal Warrant is one of the highest recognitions of craftsmanship and expertise that a company can receive. In order to qualify, a business must supply its products or services to a specific member of the Royal Family or their Household over a significant period of time. Significantly, the award also acknowledges exceptional personal service, granted to a named individual who ensures the proper use of the Warrant.
Kinloch Anderson’s Royal Warrants of Appointment
Kinloch Anderson has been proudly serving the Royal Family since 1903. The relationship began with supplying tartan to King Edward VII, then we earned our first Royal Warrant from King George V and later received one from King George VI.
We are incredibly proud to have held a Royal Warrant for HM Queen Elizabeth II throughout her reign. At one point, Kinloch Anderson was the only Scottish company to simultaneously hold all three warrants from Queen Elizabeth II, The Duke of Edinburgh, and The Prince of Wales.
In 2024, we were amongst the first 145 businesses to be awarded a Royal Warrant by HM The King, highlighting the company’s continued dedication to craftsmanship, exceptional service, and sustainability.
In line with the Royal Warrant comes the responsibility of being custodians of the Royal Tartans, particularly The Balmoral Tartan which is the most protected tartan in the world. The pattern was designed by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria in 1857 and it is inspired by the residence they loved most, Balmoral.