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Updated: 31 December 2024
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.
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.
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.
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
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
The Machair’s Dance painting by Susie Murphy
Susie’s contemporary paintings “illustrate iconic scenery from around Scotland and include a unique geometric twist”.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
We haven’t forgotten that your furry best friends deserve presents too. These quality Harris tweed dog collars are handmade in Scotland.
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.
This stunning porcelain mug with watercolour thistles will please any lovers of flowers and hot drinks.
For a wide selection of Scottish thistle mugs and other gifts, it’s worth looking at Etsy.
Labradorite gemstones are set in sterling silver to create these beautiful handmade stud earrings which are made in Orkney.
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.
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.
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.
Struggling to think of Scottish gifts for men? Here’s some suggestions for the best Scottish gifts for him whether you’re looking for 
handmade 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.
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.
OS Ben Nevis Giant Trek Towel
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.
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.
For men who are keen to learn more about Scotland’s wonderful wildlife, take a look at these fantastic books.
Fudge flavoured with Irn Bru for a fully Scottish sweet treat.
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.
We also have a blog post dedicated to Harris Tweed gifts.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
Woven on the Outer Hebrides, Harris tweed is an iconic fabric making this a great gift for the hat-wearing man in your life.
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.
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.
Don’t forget to check out our special offers page for some great deals on camping and caravanning gear, accommodation, coach tours and more.
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