Scottish gifts (2021): handmade Scottish gifts, Scottish-themed gifts
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 2021. There’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
Angel’s Share Whisky Dropper
This stylish whisky dropper is the perfect way to add a drop or two of water to a dram of his favourite whisky so it tastes just right. The whisky dropper is hand-crafted from glass and its clever design allows greater control over your whisky dilution as it only releases one drop at a time. Read our blog post about the Angel’s Share Whisky Dropper.
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.
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 meand or women who like to carry a few drams in their pocket.
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society membership
Treat any whisky fans in your life to membership to The Scotch Malt Whisky Society so they can enjoy discovering the world’s widest collection of single cask whiskies. Membership benefits include exclusive access to around 20 new whiskies and spirits in their monthly Outturn, entry for the member and up to three guests to the Society’s four Members’ Rooms in Edinburgh and London, tasting events, discounted dram prices at all SMWS partner bars across the UK and the rest of the world, and a free subscription to Unfiltered, their award-winning members’ magazine.
Currently they’re conducting virtual tastings on social media and provide whisky entertainment and education in their virtual Members’ Room.
Bottle of Scottish whisky
Any whisky lover will enjoy opening a bottle at Christmas on their birthday. Choose their favourite or pick something new for them to try. They also sell other spirits such as gin and rum.
Personalised Sheep Key Ring And Bag Charm
Never lose your keys again with a My Baboo personalised sheep key ring, lovingly hand made in the heart of Scotland which can be personalised with an initial sewn onto one side.
Presents for Scottish beer drinkers
Case of 12 Scottish beers
A fantastic collection 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.
Scottish brewery 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 Not on the High Street
Ideal for fans of Scottish art
The Machair’s Dance painting by Susie Murphy
Susie’s contemporary paintings “illustrate iconic scenery from around Scotland and include a unique geometric twist”.
For art lovers – Portree, Isle Of Skye, Scotland Print
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.
Gift for a lover of Scottish islands – Scottish Isles Personalised Print
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 other special event or place which 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.
There’s Nae Place Like Hame – Scottish phrase wall art
This wooden laser cut pennant flag celebrates the Scottish phrase “There’s Nae Place Like Hame” (There’s No Place Like Home) and the text is in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Other phrases unique to Scotland are also available.
Other phrases available
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
Christmas gift for tea drinkers – Scottish Thistle Knitted Tea Cosy
Knitted in supersoft lambswool in Scotland this tea cosy features a row of thistles and is lined with 100% cotton fabric.
‘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.
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.
Large Handcut Slate Runner (Gift Boxed)
Stunning slate runners ideal as centre piece on your dining room table and can be used like a trivet for hot and cold dishes. Also available in other shapes and sizes.
Buy from Scottish Slate Gift (Amazon)
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.
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.
Harris Tweed handbags and accessories
Various handmade Harris Tweed bags and accessories made on the beautiful Isle of Great Bernera in the Outer Hebrides. This stunning teal colour will remind her of those incredible seas.
Scottish gifts for her – Portree, Isle Of Skye, Scotland Print by Tabitha Mary
Scottish gifts for her: Knitted Scottish lambswool fingerless mittens
Made from pure Scottish spun lambswool these fingerless mittens are a stylish and practical Christmas gift. The design of these wrist warmers with a thumb hole leaves your fingers free to work or use your phone.
For tea lovers – Watercolour thistle mug
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.
Highland cow gifts
Those shaggy Highland cattle are loved by many visitors to Scotland. If you know a Heilan coo fan, we have some special gift inspiration for you.
Handmade silver and copper Highland cow bracelet
Experienced silversmiths have designed the perfect Highland Cow gift for her in the shape of this heavyweight silver and enamelled copper Highland Cow charm bracelet on a silver oval belcher chain. Other Highland cow jewellery is available in the range.
‘Tartan Coo’ Scottish Highland Cow Coasters
Who doesn’t love a Scottish Highland cow? Made entirely in Scotland, this set of 4 melamine coasters feature Gillian Kyle’s original pen and ink drawing of a shaggy Highland Cow on a patterned sky blue background. The design also features on other products including mugs and place mats.
Buy from Gillian Kyle Gift & Home
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.
Scottish Highland heather resin sphere necklace
A simple yet beautiful necklace handmade with real heather in an eco-friendly resin. Earrings and other flowers also available.
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 them 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.
Offer: Save up to 50% on best available rate, room only for stays in January and February 2021.
Add £10pp for Breakfast and £25pp for 3 course market menu dinner
Offer ends: Midnight 4th December 2020
Code: FRIDAY
Book your Macdonald Hotel break
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 
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.
Sterling silver Scottish coastline 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.
For explorers – Ordnance Survey maps and personalised maps to celebrate a special location and other gifts
Ordnance Survey – 20% off everything this Black Friday
Use discount code: BF20
Offer ends: 30th November 2020
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.
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.
Homemade Iron Bru Tablet (other flavours available)
Homemade Scottish Tablet flavoured with Irn Bru for a fully Scottish sugary treat.
Harris Tweed gifts – key fob
Key fob hand-crafted in Scotland from Harris Tweed in a beautiful rainbow colour. Other colours available.
Scotland’s bothies poster
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.
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.
Harris Tweed scarf
The world-famous Harris Tweed makes a great Scottish present for anyone. This stylish Rainbow Blue Herringbone Harris Tweed Luxury Fringed Scarf was made on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides in Scotland. Other colours and items available.
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.
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”.
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 AmazonA surprise holiday or mini-break
Imagine your loved one’s face when they open a present on Christmas day to find you’ve booked them a surprise holiday or long weekend. We have a great offer for you below.
Luxury hotel offer: Save up to 50% on best available rate, room only for stays in January and February 2021.
Add £10pp for Breakfast and £25pp for 3 course market menu dinner
Offer ends: Midnight 4th December 2020
Code: FRIDAY
Book your Macdonald Hotel 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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Don’t forget to check out our special offers page for some great deals on camping and caravanning gear, accommodation, coach tours and more.
Linda
15th April 2021 at 17:00Snapdragon link for the thistle mug you display, doesn’t work! Couldn’t find a thistle mug anywhere. Gave up searching! Please can you point me in the right direction? Thank you!
admin
18th April 2021 at 14:56Thanks for your comment, Linda. I’ve now added a new thistle mug to the post which I think is even prettier than the original one. Hope you like it!