Scottish Tourism

The Edinburgh Inspiring Capital Yacht finally arrive in Western Australia - “It was totally awesome, scary, frightening, the most horrendous conditions you could ever imagine. Absolutely fantastic, though,” explains skipper Gordon Reid.

The Edinburgh Inspiring Capital's crew arrived in Cape Town on Friday 30th Sept after their 3rd race, with only another 12 to go! The Kinloch Anderson kilts seem to be withstanding the harsh conditions as the crew look fantastic.

Gearing up for the Olympics 2012.....Organised through VisitBritain, two members of the US team visit Kinloch Anderson to learn more about the history of the kilt, tartan and to try on an outfit.

The Edinburgh Inspiring Capital's crew completed their first Atlantic crossing, arriving in Rio de Janeiro. 

Looking fantastic in their Kinloch Anderson City of Edinburgh Tartan kilts, the team were cheered into the marina by the other crews at the end of the 3,500-mile race across the Atlantic from Madeira.

The High Constables of the City of Edinburgh were founded in 1611 and Deirdre Kinloch Anderson was elected as the first lady member to join the Society in 1998.

Day 10 and the "Edinburgh Inspiring Capital" Yacht arrive in Madeira. As part of the crew, Sue Gyford (a journalist for the Evening News) recalls that moment:

Sunday 31st July and they were off in their full kilted glory - the "Edinburgh Inspiring Capital" yacht with Skipper Gordon Reid in control together with his excited crew of 17 supporters.

Kinloch Anderson are supporting the City of Edinburgh who are entering the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race 2011 /2012 with their ‘Edinburgh Inspiring Capital’ yacht crewed by a team of 52 people. 

The Kinloch Anderson Group enjoyed meeting Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Ford, Comptroller, Lord Chamberlain’s Office, who was the Guest Speaker at the Edinburgh Royal Warrant Holders’ Dinner held at the Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh on 13th October this year.