a look at some of the more unique scottish gifts available this year

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A Look at Some of the More Unique Scottish Gifts Available This Year

When you think Scottish gifts, you usually

imagine a bottle of whisky, maybe a kilt or a

sporran. Or some Edinburgh rock, that peculiar

sweet stuff that’s not quite chewy and not quite

hard.



Of course if you have only been to Edinburgh

you haven’t really seen Scotland at its best. And

if you search further afield than the Royal Mile

or the whisky shops, you’ll find a selection of

gifts that really bring home the essence of the

Highlands; the lowlands; the mountains and

glens.



Like moonbeam necklaces, for example. Fairy dust

and sprites are all part of Celtic heritage – so a

moonbeam necklace, with its magical stone set in

Celtic silver swirls, is the perfect way to remember the

fey Scottish countryside.



For a gift that’ll be worn on those special occasions,

how about a silk bag, a corsage or a wrap? With the

vibrant colours of heather in the morning, a silk wrap

makes a dusky-eyed Scottish beauty out of any

wearer!



Of course the Scottish gifts you buy depend on

the person you are buying for. A child, for

instance, isn’t going to want a silk handbag. But

she might like a genuine silver Scottish necklace,

or a lovely glass butterfly whose Tartan wings are

offset by a traditional clan ribbon.



The art of choosing gifts is a fine one. Too often

you can be swayed by your holiday, into buying

someone something that you really want yourself

– when what you’re really trying to do is to pick

Scottish gifts that impart something about the

country in a way that your recipient will

appreciate.



Scotland is a colourful land, full of mysterious

purples, bright greens and golds. The Scottish gifts

you send can encapsulate those colours perfectly.

For some people, whisky and haggis will be the

ideal gift. Just make sure you get your haggis from

the right place – a proper traditional haggis from a

local butcher’s should do the trick.



As for whisky – well, buying whisky on the Royal

Mile is a bit like throwing money down the drain.

You’ll get identical single malts for much better

prices at the distilleries, or in a normal whisky shop

away from the tourist section of the country. And if

you tour those distilleries, you’ll get an interesting

afternoon out of your shopping trip as well.



Scottish gifts for children range from the Edinburgh rock noted above, to charming

Scottish silver necklaces featuring teddy bears; funny bunnies; and of course a fine

bewhiskered Scottie dog! All hung from genuine Tartan ribbons to make a really unique

keepsake from the country you love.



And of course the best part about Scottish gifts is

going to the Highlands for a week, or enjoying a

peaceful weekend by a loch. Have a beautiful trip,

then think about what you’re going to buy for your

friends and relatives!



a look at some of the more unique scottish gifts available this year

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