Scottish gifts (2024): handmade Scottish gifts, Scottish-themed gifts

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Updated: 10 November 2024

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We give you ideas for the best Scottish gifts for Christmas, birthday, wedding anniversary or just a surprise present. Whether you’re looking for handmade Scottish gifts or Scottish-themed presents here’s some great Scottish gift ideas for 2024. here’s also a section for Scottish gifts for her and we haven’t forgotten gifts for men either. Looking for Scottish whisky gifts or presents for beer drinkers? We’ve got some great suggestions for the best Scottish presents. We also have a post full of Highland cow gift ideas.

If you see something you’d like for yourself, why not send a link to this page as a subtle hint.

Gifts for Scottish whisky drinkers

A bottle of whisky

The gift that every whisky lover really wants is probably a bottle of Scotch whisky. Loch Fyne Whiskies and Master of Malt have a massive range of whiskies and gift packs which are ideal for Christmas and birthday presents. Don’t forget to check out the whisky advent calendar too.

Buy from Master of Malt

Buy from Loch Fyne Whiskies

Scottish Hip Flask with Saltire design

This stainless steel hip flask is covered in a leather Saltire flag design. A robust and stylish Scottish whisky gift for men and or women who like to carry a few drams in their pocket.

Buy from David-Louis Designs

Scottish Saltire Hip Flask - Scottish themed Christmas presents

Presents for Scottish beer drinkers

Case of Scottish beers

Fantastic collections of hand-crafted Scottish ales featuring independent breweries from all over Scotland from Isle of Skye to Edinburgh and Alloa to Loch Fyne. A perfect gift for a real ale fan missing the taste of Scotland or any ale drinker who wants to see what Scottish breweries have to offer. 

Buy from the Scottish Real Ale Shop

Scottish brewery map

Scottish gifts - Scottish beer map

With real ale and craft beer becoming more popular you’re bound to know someone who will love this Scottish brewery map which has been created using place names of breweries, and brewing terms.

Buy from Adrian Mcmurchie

Ideal for fans of Scottish art

The Machair’s Dance painting by Susie Murphy

The Machair's Dance painting by Susie Murphy

The Machair’s Dance painting by Susie Murphy

Susie’s contemporary paintings “illustrate iconic scenery from around Scotland and include a unique geometric twist”.

Buy from Susie Murphy

For art lovers – Portree, Isle Of Skye, Scotland Print

Portree, Isle Of Skye, Scotland Print by Tabitha Mary

This retro 1930s-style tourism poster of Portree on the Isle of Skye is a beautiful reminder of a favourite holiday destination and can be personalised by adding a date or a name.

Buy from Tabitha Mary

Gift for a lover of Scottish Highlands & Islands – Personalised print of a treasured location

A unique Christmas present or wedding anniversary gift to celebrate a special Scottish island in your life such as where you met, got engaged, had your wedding or any other special event or place you want to celebrate. You can personalise the print with date, names and event as well as choosing colours and a symbol to pinpoint the exact location.

Buy from Brambler

The Scottish Bothy Bible

This first ever complete guide to the Scottish bothies reveals Scotland’s unique and often hidden network of bothy cabins and mountain huts. Scattered across Scotland s most beautiful landscapes, these evocative abandoned crofts and farmsteads are free to stay in and offer a chance to experience the ultimate in wild adventure living.

Buy online from Hive Books and support an independent bookshop of your choice with every purchase

Buy from Amazon

‘Tunnock’s’ Scottish Coasters

A set of four Tunnock’s teacake and caramel wafer design coasters celebrating the famous Scottish tea time treats, made just outside of Glasgow.

Buy from Gillian Kyle Gift & Home

Present for a dolphin lover – “On a Rising Tide” by Charlie Phillips

Winner of Favourite Scottish Nature Photography Book Award 2016. This award-winning book contains nearly 100 of Charlie Phillips’ photographs of the Moray Firth bottlenose dolphins.

Buy from Amazon

Present for fans of Scottish wildlife –  Wildlife map of Scotland

I bought this wonderful wildlife map as a birthday gift for my boyfriend and I love it. If you know any nature fans, they will love this map whatever their age. The map features 35 animals including:

Red Deer, Red Fox, Red Squirrel, Badger, Daubenton’s Bat, Mountain Hare, Orkney Vole, Otter, Pine Marten, Roe Deer, Wild Goat, Wildcat, Atlantic Salmon, Basking Shark, Bottlenose Dolphin, Common Seal, Grey Seal, Harbour Porpoise, Minke Whale. Orca (Killer Whale), Shetland pony, Highland cow, Brown hare, Oystercatcher, Adder, Barn Owl, Golden Eagle, Osprey, Red Kite, White-tailed Eagle, Gannet, Red Grouse, Black Grouse, Puffin and… the Loch Ness Monster.

There are other Scottish maps such as whisky maps, the Isle of Skye and the distilleries of Islay.

Buy from Kate McLelland Shop

Harris tweed dog collars

scottish products - Harris tweed dog collars

We haven’t forgotten that your furry best friends deserve presents too. These quality Harris tweed dog collars are handmade in Scotland.

Buy from Collared by Mark

Scottish gifts for her

We have some great gift ideas for birthday, Christmas, anniversary or surprise presents. When it comes to buying Scottish gifts for her (whether she is your wife, girlfriend or mum), there are some beautiful gifts for women which have been made in Scotland or are Scottish-themed.

For tea lovers – Watercolour thistle mug

white mug with scottish thistle illustration

This stunning porcelain mug with watercolour thistles will please any lovers of flowers and hot drinks.

Buy from Kizzie Illustration

For a wide selection of Scottish thistle mugs and other gifts, it’s worth looking at Etsy.

Scottish jewellery

Handmade Labradorite Gemstone Stud Earrings

Labradorite gemstones are set in sterling silver to create these beautiful handmade stud earrings which are made in Orkney.

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Buy from Alison Moore Designs

Scottish Highland heather resin sphere necklace

A simple yet beautiful necklace handmade with real heather in an eco-friendly resin. Handmade in Edinburgh using a bio-resin which is pine oil-based as opposed to petroleum-based. Earrings and other flowers also available.

Buy from Wishes on the Wind

A surprise holiday or mini-break

Imagine the expression on your wife’s or girlfriend’s face on Christmas day when she finds out that you’ve booked her a surprise holiday or long weekend. We have lots of great places to stay in the Scottish Highlands and Islands in our online directory whether you want a luxury hotel, self-catering cottage or B&B.

What Scottish gifts are you buying for the women in your life?

Have you got any ideas for Scottish gifts for women that you’d like to share with us? If so, post your suggestions in the comments.

If you’re a business making gifts in Scotland and you’d like to feature on our blog, please contact us as we love to celebrate items handmade in Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Best Scottish gifts for men

Struggling to think of Scottish gifts for men? Here’s some suggestions for the best Scottish gifts for him whether you’re looking for iconhandmade Scottish gifts or Scottish-themed Christmas presents for those people who love the Scottish Highlands and Islands as much as you do. We think these are ideal for men but really they’re suitable for anyone.

If you see something you’d like for yourself, why not send a link to this page as a subtle hint.

Sterling silver Scottish coastline cufflinks

Gifts for men - Scottish coastline sterling silver cufflinks

These handmade Scotland cufflinks have a positive/negative design with matt and polished finishes featuring the Scotland coastline map.

Make your present extra special by selecting a smaller section or personalised part of the map by ordering Hannah’s personalised coastline cufflinks.

Buy from Hannah Louise Lamb

For explorers – Ordnance Survey maps and personalised maps to celebrate a special location and other gifts

Ordnance Survey

 

Scottish gifts for men - OS Ben Nevis Giant Trek Towel

OS Ben Nevis Giant Trek Towel

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Whether he’s into walking, cycling or climbing he’s going to need a maps so check out the Ordnance Survey website. Their range includes printed paper maps, digital mapping, outdoor products including a Ben Nevis trek towel and one of our favourite gift ideas, personalised maps.

Personalised maps for that special location

Ordnance Survey Custom Made maps are a wonderful way to celebrate a special location in someone’s life. You can select an area, perhaps a favourite holiday destination, where you got engaged or married, or where you live. It’s up to you and you can also upload a cover photo and add your own title. The personalised map can be used or just kept as a memento.

Ordnance Survey Maps

Buy from Ordnance Survey

Books about Scotland’s wildlife

For men who are keen to learn more about Scotland’s wonderful wildlife, take a look at these fantastic books.

Iron Bru Fudge (other flavours available)

Fudge flavoured with Irn Bru for a fully Scottish sweet treat.

Buy from Fudge Factory

Irn Bru mega sweet box

Buy from Pinata Pantry

Harris Tweed gifts – key fob

red Harris tweed rectangular key ring with key on white background

This handmade pink and purple Harris Tweed wristlet keyring with orb label is on a heavy duty key fob with ring. Other colours are available.

Buy from LBEEUK

We also have a blog post dedicated to Harris Tweed gifts.

Scotland’s bothies poster

illustrations of scottish bothies on white background

This beautifully-illustrated poster is the perfect gift for fans of walking and Scottish bothies. The A4 print shows 14 bothies painted in Little Lochan’s distinctive style. Other prints feature the Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Staffa, Bealach na Ba and other locations.

 

Buy from Lost Lochan

For the golfer or sports fan – Golf course (or other sporting location) map printed on wood

Need to buy a present for a golf fan? Get a map of their favourite Scottish golf course and personalise with your own special message. The map can stand on a shelf or mantelpiece and can also be hung on the wall. Other sport venue locations such as rugby and football grounds also available.

Buy from Northern Logic

For the art lover – Scotland map watercolour print

This rich watercolour map print of Scotland would be a stunning addition to any room and is available with two background colour options and a choice of having the print with the “Scotland” text or just the map on its own.

Scottish gifts for men - Scotland map watercolour

Buy from Artpause

Star Wars t-shirt – May the Forth be With You

For fans of Star Wars and Scotland, you can’t go wrong with this Star Wars t-shirt with a Scottish twist. This clever design takes inspiration from the Forth Rail Bridge and the classic film featuring 3 red imperial transports made from metal girders and the phrase “May the Forth be with you”.

Scottish Star Wars t-shirt - May the Forth be WIth You

Buy from Eat Haggis

Harris Tweed cap

Woven on the Outer Hebrides, Harris tweed is an iconic fabric making this a great gift for the hat-wearing man in your life.

Buy from Amazon

A surprise holiday or mini-break

We have lots of great places to stay in the Scottish Highlands and Islands in our online directory whether you want a self-catering cottage, hotel or B&B.

What Scottish gifts are you buying for the men in your life?

Have you got any ideas for Scottish gifts for men that you’d like to share with us? If so, post your suggestions in the comments. If you’re a business making gifts in Scotland and you’d like to feature on our blog, please contact us as we love to celebrate items handmade in Scotland, particularly in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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