2019

Christmas gift guide

Find the perfect gift this Christmas with our Scottish Gift Guide.

Pockets Of Pretty

Those small areas of the cityscape which one finds lovely to behold. To visit, to live or to dream of from afar . . . Edinburgh is a city to fall in love with.

Bannoch Backpack

Trakke bags aren’t just designed in Scotland, they’re handmade in Scotland too. Based out of a light and airy central Glasgow workshop, Trakke craft world-class backpacks and accessories using locally sourced materials, to create a uniquely British backpack. Their Bannoch Backpack, pictured above, recently won an international design award for “Best Work Backpack 2019”, and even comes with a lifetime guarantee!

Explore the Highlands in Style in 2019

Book this amazing expeirence for  3 nights for your loved one with cooler box beers for £350, Quote Xmas350 when booking.

Winter Escape for Two at Dunstane House

Stay at the Dunstane Houses this winter and you won’t need to venture outside. Book two nights Bed and Breakfast in one of our Luxury King Rooms or Orkney Suites in either House and we will include a two course dinner on one night from our Dunstane Winter Dinner Menu.

The Mavic 2 Pro

Do you love taking photos of the breathtaking Scottish scenery? Well up your game in 2019 with the amazing Mavic Pro. Get in time for Christmas with Drones Direct.

Plant Dreams for 2020

Aberdeen based designer has created a card with a difference this Christmas. The perfect card for nature lovers made from recycled card embedded with a mix of flower seeds.

Once Christmas is over the card can be planted and turned into beautiful flowers.

handmade Jewellery from Shores of Scotland

Róis has discovered the joy of creating jewels out of broken glass that has been smoothed and shaped by the Scottish seas

Wild Guide Scotland

New from the best selling Wild Guide Series (winner of travel guidebook of the year 2015), Wild Guide Scotland is a compendium of hidden places, outdoor adventures, local/artisanal food and inspiring places to stay featuring hundreds of ideas for the perfect adventure in the wilds and wonderlands of Scotland.

Shirley Spear, owner of The Three Chimneys on the Isle of Skye, is the author of The Marmalade Bible. Marmalade is an iconic Scottish food, traditionally made in January and February when Seville oranges are available. Shirley, whose multi-award-winning restaurant has built up a global reputation over the past 34 years, has written the ultimate guide to marmalade – not just to making it, but to using it as an ingredient all the year round in a delicious variety of dishes. 

Island Botanics Soap

Island Botanics was established in 2003 and started off as a small venture with a grand vision. Catriona had a dream of one day expanding her business idea to make use of the native herbs and plants surrounding her.

Adopt an Acre

Protect wild mountain landscapes by adopting an acre on four iconic mountains – Ben Nevis, Schiehallion, Blà Bheinn on Skye, or Ladhar Bheinn in Knoydart.

Finnieston Tote by Trakke

An ingenious hybrid messenger bag, the Finnieston tote can be worn over the shoulder with the attached strap, then unfolded into a full size tote bag capable of swallowing a grocery shop for the trip home. Perfect for anyone who wants the convenience of a tote bag, without having to carry one around in their hands all day long.

Arran Sense of Scotland

Arran Sense of Scotland was founded and inspired by the idyllic Isle of Arran. Lovingly made in Scotland, it features a heartwarming range of bath, body, and home fragrance products suitable for men and women.

Kelp Weekend Bag

Fiona founded Camban Studio in 2018 to share her passion for design, colour, texture, print, pattern, beautiful materials. and the natural beauty of her home landscape in Scotland.

The Ivy Duffle Bag by Fidir

This Duffle Bag is built to be as rugged as the Scottish landscape, with durable materials and an earthy colour palette to give a classic look. This special edition of Fidir’s Duffle Bag features linings printed with stunning artwork by Highlands based artist Hermione Gibbs.

A Scottish Winter getaway

Give the gift of experiencing Scotland itself with one of our exclusive winter deals. There are lots to choose from for all group types, and some that even cater to dogs too!Give the gift of experiencing Scotland itself with one of our exclusive winter deals. There are lots to choose from for all group types, and some that even cater to dogs too!

A trip to St Kilda

Go to St Kilda offer trips to St Kilda, an island at the Edge of the World, from April – September. If you have an Adventurer in your life that you would like to treat this christmas, why not spoil them with a gift certificate to the Edge of the World.