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The Scottish Christmas gift guide – sustainable, independent & design-led

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If you’re looking for the best Scottish Christmas gifts this year, from contemporary homeware and modern Scottish design to artisan food, whisky, gin, and luxury textiles – you’ll find everything here in one place.

I’ve rounded up over 50 beautiful gifts, all made in Scotland by local makers, heritage brands and sustainable indie designers.

Whether you’re buying for a design lover, foodie, outdoor adventurer, or someone who simply adores Scotland, this guide is packed with ideas to help you shop local and support Scotland’s independent makers.

Here’s to your best and most sustainable Scottish Christmas gift giving ever!

Scottish Chritmas Gifts 2025
ANTA x Made Scotland hamper

My 10 favourite Scottish Christmas gifts for 2025

  • ANTA x Made Scotland hampers – a gorgeous festive hamper collab from two of my favourite Scottish shops – an ANTA bag filled with a handpicked selection of gifts all made in Scotland by makers and small-scale producers, curated by Made Scotland. Choose your ANTA x Made Scotland Hamper.
  • Scottish Wildlife Trust – give the gift of nature – the perfect Christmas gift for the wildlife lover in your life From otters to red squirrels, each plastic-free, eco-friendly pack celebrates one of Scotland’s most iconic species and contains a variety of exciting new goodies. Adopt with the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
  • The Lon Store Box – give a monthly box of treats from Dunkeld store lon. Each box includes pantry staples, kitchen essentials and thoughtful homeware. A small treat for those who love to spend time in the kitchen. Subscribe on Lon Store.
  • Brora cashmere wristwarmers – my winter saviour. Super-soft cashmere wristwarmers made in Scotland with heritage quality. Buy at brora.co.uk.
  • Made Scotland Gift Set – a carefully picked selection of sustainable gifts, made by artisanal Scottish businesses with a soy candle, chocolate, bath salts, and Scottish Breakfast tea. Buy from Made Scotland.
  • The Raasay Way Whisky Experience – the ultimate gift for a whisky enthusiast – a two day hands-on experience at Raasay which gives your recipent an exclusive and jam-packed peek behind the curtain of whisky production with the distillery production team. Find out more – Raasay.
  • TBCo Christmas gift sets – stylish gift sets from B-Corp brand TBCo. I’d love to receive their recycled wool blanket set complete with hand-made mug and a candle. Check out TBCo’s christmas gift sets.
  • A Spurtle Stirrer – Made in Fife by artisan woodworker John Isaacs of Carving in Scotland using locally sourced wood. A spurtle is a wooden Scottish kitchen tool, dating from the 15th century, that is used to stir porridge, soups, stews, and broths. A very unique gift! Buy from the Scottish Textiles Showcase.
  • Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2010 – Christmas 2025 – a festive single malt from Benrinnes, Laden with rich layers of cocoa, marmalade, and spice, it’ll be an ideal whisky for sipping on Christmas Day. Buy from Master of Malt.
Made Scotland gift set (image credit Made Scotland)

Scottish Homeware Gifts

Looking for Scottish homeware gifts that feel both thoughtful and design-led? Scotland has an incredible community of ceramicists, candle makers, weavers and textile designers.

Here are some of the best Scottish-made home gifts for Christmas 2025.

Accessories

  • Lambswool Knit Fair Isle Sustainable Hot Water Bottle – keep cosy this winter with fair-trade rubber hot water bottle and gorgeous 100% lambswool cover. Buy from Made Scotland.
  • ANTA Benbecula Carpet Bag – made from British wool woven in Scotland, the iconic ANTA Carpet Bag is the perfect finishing touch for any outfit. The Benbecula pattern is my favourite. Buy from Scottish Textiles Showcase.
  • Cashmere Lavender Hanger – made by the cashmere sleep specialists Ava Innes and woven at Johnstons of Elgin mill in Scotland and filled with 100% lavender harvested in the UK – buy from Scottish Textiles Showcase.

Scottish candles and home fragrance

Everyone loves to receive a candle for Christmas! Here are my favourite Scottish candle brands

  • Scott’s Apothecary Luxury Home Gift Box – containing a luxury glass handwash, lotion, candle and sleep mist Buy Scott’s Apothecary.
  • Coorie Co. hand-poured candles – contemporary hand-poured soy candles with scents inspired by Scottish nature. Buy from Coorie Co.
  • Essence of Harris – lovely Scottish candles from the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Shop their festive candle range – Essence of Harris.
  • Occee House – a design studio making candles in Glasgow and at Loch Lomond. Check out Occee House.
Scotts Apothecary Gift Set Scotland (credit Made Scotland)

Soaps and body washes

  • Scottish Fine Soaps – fresh, modern and Scottish bath and body products. The “Christmas 2025 Collection includes two limited-edition fragrance ranges “Apple & Spice” and “Winterwood”, crafted in Scotland with festive packaging. The Winterwood Gift Set makes for a lovely Christmas gift. Buy Scottish Fine Soaps.
  • Arran Sense of Scotland – their festive fragrances (Amber Myrrh & Tonka; Jasmine Cedar & Cassis) are perfect for those who already love Arran’s products – or to introduce a newbie! Check out Arran’s Christmas Gift Guide.
  • Isle of Mull Soap Co. – Small-batch Scottish soaps, handcreams and bodywashes made with natural ingredients from the Isle of Mull. I love the heather soap. Buy Isle of Mull Soap Co.
  • The Highland Soap Co – Organic, palm-oil-free soaps and bodywashes, beautifully scented. Try the wild Scottish raspberry. Buy from The Highland Soap Co.

Scottish made textiles, throws and blankets

Few countries weave heritage and contemporary design together as well as Scotland. From the Outer Hebrides to the Borders, Scottish textiles have become coveted worldwide.

  • The Made Scotland Blanket Box – your choice of blanket in a beautiful keepsake gift box. Buy from Made Scotland.
  • TBCo recycled wool picnic blanket – stylish recycled wool blanket made by B-Corp brand TBCo, ideal for cosy nights or outdoor adventures. Buy TBCo.
  • Scottish Textiles Showcase cashmere throw – ultra-soft premium cashmere ethically sourced from Scottish mills. Buy from the Scottish Textiles Showcase.
  • National Trust for Scotland tartan blanket – heritage tartan blanket supporting conservation across Scotland. Buy from NTS.
  • Historic Scotland Edinburgh Castle throw – a 100% pure lambswool Edinburgh Castle Wool Throw featuring the official Edinburgh Castle Tartan. Buy at stor.scot

Scottish pottery and crockery

  • ANTA stoneware mug – Beautiful Scottish-made stoneware mug crafted in the Highlands with signature ANTA colours. Buy Anta.
  • Highland Stoneware serving platter – One-of-a-kind handpainted platter from local Highland artisans. Buy from Highland Stoneware.
  • Landscape Large Round Mug – beautiful mugs inspired by the ever changing Scottish landscapes and shorelines around Mid & East Lothian from Ella Fletcher Designs.

Scottish Clothing Gifts & Accessories

From slow-made knitwear to heritage tweed, Scotland excels in timeless, long-lasting textiles. These Scottish clothing gifts are ideal for anyone who appreciates quality, craftsmanship and sustainable fashion.

Socks, scarves and gloves

  • Findra merino adventure socks – durable, soft and ethically made socks for outdoor lovers. Buy at findraclothing.com.
  • ANTA scarves – beautiful Scottish-made wool and cashmere scaves crafted in the Highlands with signature ANTA colours. Buy from Anta.
  • Hilary Grant lambswool scarf – bold graphic textiles from Orkney, made in small batches. Buy Hillary Grant.
  • Green Thomas graphic merino scarf – Slow-made graphic knit scarf inspired by Scottish modernism. Buy at greenthomas.com.
  • Brora cashmere wristwarmers – Super-soft cashmere wristwarmers made in Scotland with heritage quality. Buy from brora.co.uk.
  • Findra Westray wrist warmers – Lightweight wrist warmers made with ethically sourced merino. Buy at findraclothing.com.

Clothing

  • Brora Fair Isle jumper – a modern twist on classic Scottish Fair Isle design crafted in luxury yarns. Buy at brora.co.uk.
  • Walker Slater Harris Tweed jacket – Iconic Harris Tweed tailoring handmade in Scotland for timeless gifting. Buy at walkerslater.com.
  • Kestin Overshirt – Minimalist menswear piece inspired by Scotland’s industrial heritage. Buy at kestin.co.
  • Meander Apparel recycled insulated jacket – Lightweight, sustainable outerwear for modern urban adventuring. Buy at meanderapparel.com.

Scottish Food & Drink gifts

No Scotland gift guide would be complete without whisky, gin and traditional Scottish food gifts.

Whether you’re shopping for a whisky enthusiast, a gin lover, or someone who adores Scottish treats, these Scottish food and drink gifts make perfect presents at every budget.

Scottish Gin

  • Fidra Scottish Coastal Gin – a bright, coastal gin distilled with East Lothian botanicals. Buy at fidragin.co.uk.
  • Isle of Harris Gin– sugar kelp gin in an award-winning glass bottle from the Outer Hebrides. Or get the gin in a great bundle with their fabulous whisky. Buy at harrisdistillery.com.
  • Rock Rose Gin Orange Edition – a zesty citrus burst with a delicious smoked tea undertones. Buy at rockrosegin.co.uk.
  • The Botanist Islay Gin – wild-foraged botanicals from the Isle of Islay create a complex gin. Buy at thebotanist.com.

Scottish whisky gifts

  • Nc’nean Distillery – an organic whisky distillery on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Nc’Nean is a proud B-corp business making fantastic spirits, buy from Nc’nean.
  • Scotland in a Box Whisky Gift Set – a curated box set with whiskies representing Scotland, great for someone who enjoys exploring styles. Buy the Scotland in a Box Whisky Gift Set
  • Drinks by The DRAM Regions of Scotland Whisky Tasting Set – a tasting set covering different Scottish whisky regions, ideal for someone learning or enjoying variety. Buy from Master of Malt.
  • Loch Lomond 12 Year Old Single Malt Whisky & Glass Gift Set – focused on a single distillery (Loch Lomond) with a branded glass, more focused, less variety but more depth from one producer. Buy from Loch Lomond Whiskies.
  • A Taste of Scotland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Gift Pack: Budget-friendly option, sampling single malts, great for someone new to whisky or casual drinker. Buy from Historic Scotland.

Scottish food gifts

  • National Trust for Scotland Scottish Gift Box 2025 – a curated hamper with mix of Scottish food & treat items (shortbread, chutney, chocolate, etc) – buy from the NTS.
  • Galloway Lodge condiment trio – small-batch chutneys and relishes handmade in Galloway.
    Buy at gallowaylodge.co.uk.
  • Shortbread House of Edinburgh tin – buttery handmade shortbread baked in Edinburgh. Buy at shortbreadhouse.com.
  • Scottish Bee Company heather honey – award-winning honey made using sustainably supported hives. Buy at scottishbeecompany.co.uk.
  • Bare Bones chocolate selection – bean-to-bar chocolate crafted in small batches in Glasgow. Buy at bareboneschocolate.co.uk.
  • Dear Green Coffee Roasters – gift the gift of a coffee subscription from this B-Corp specialty coffee roastery in Glasgow. Buy from Dear Green Coffee Roasters.

Why choose sustainable Scottish gifts?

Scotland is home to world-famous craftsmanship, traditional textiles, natural fragrances, pottery, contemporary design, small-batch distilleries, and a growing number of sustainable B-Corp and eco-conscious makers.

Opting for Scottish-made gifts means supporting local artisans, reducing shipping miles, and giving something truly unique. If you are looking to buy sustainable Scottish gifts, ask:

  • Is it made in Scotland, not just “designed” here?
  • Are the materials local, recycled or natural e.g Scottish wool, clay from a native quarry, reclaimed timber?
  • Does the shop or maker offer transparency around sourcing, rather than offshore mass production?
  • Is the item designed to last, repair and age well?
  • Are packaging and shipping eco-conscious?

Opting for Scottish-made gifts means supporting local artisans, reducing shipping miles, and giving something truly unique.

Christmas shopping – done!

Kate – Love from Scotland x

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