Ho ho ho, Christmas is near! And with that you might be looking for a little piece of Scotland to give to a loved one. This Scotland gift guide contains more than 55+ ideas for great gifts with a wee bit of tartan flair. There is something for everyone from Outlander fans to whisky lovers, aspiring Munro baggers and bookworms. If you’re looking for Christmas gifts from Scotland, this is the only gift guide you’ll need this year!
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Whether you look for presents for your parents or siblings, your bestie or your third cousin – if they love Scotland, you can’t go wrong with a Christmas gift from this list.
This Scotland gift guide is brimming with stocking fillers, gifts to wrap and lay under the tree as well as presents you can easily order and ship straight to the recipient.
You might even find a Christmas present for yourself – treat yourself with a gift from Scotland!
A word on the links in this post: As a small business owner I try to support other small businesses wherever possible and urge you to do the same for your Christmas shopping. That said, recommending products on Amazon or Etsy is part of my income strategy (see my Disclaimer for more info) and thus I have decided to link to Scottish gifts on Amazon and Etsy in this guide wherever it makes sense.
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My Scotland Gift Guide for 2023 – Top Choices
Scotland Wall Art
If you can’t travel to Scotland, you have to bring Scotland to you. Or your home.
I have hand-picked some of my favourite photos from my trips around Scotland and you can buy them to decorate your home with the spirit of Scotland.
In my shop, you can find photo prints, wall art, tote bags, stationery, cushions and even shower curtains – all showing beautiful places all over Scotland!
Worldwide shipping is available. Shop here!
Scotland Trivia Quiz
Looking for a gift for the hostess with the mostest?
My friend Gemma has created an amazing quiz about Scotland with 6+2 rounds, outfit ideas and a play list. This is the perfect gift idea for someone who likes to host social gatherings – or an affordable alternative to an experience gift!
You can shop the Scotland Trivia Quiz here.
Candles that smell like Scotland
Inspired by her travels around Scotland, travel blogger Kay aka The Chaotic Scot has launched a series of scented candles that smell just like Scotland.
There are four scents inspired by the seasons – Springtime in Edinburgh (cherry blossom), Summer in the Outer Hebrides (sea salt + coconut), Autumn in Perthshire (burns orange) and Winter in the Highlands (whisky + honey) – and a few extra special editions like cranachan and clootie dumpling scented candles.
My top choice though is the festive ‘Coorie In’ orange & cranberry-scented candle for a cosy night in.
The candles are 100% natural soy wax and hand-poured in the Outer Hebrides by Sandwick Bay Candles. Shop here.
A Scotland JigsawPuzzle
One positive thing to come out of the pandemic lockdowns is that jigsaw puzzles have had a massive comeback. I couldn’t write a Scotland gift guide without at least one jigsaw on it!
The Jigsaw of Scotland comes with a picture atlas explaining some of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks, attractions and wildlife.
Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK; also available in Waterstones.
Scottish Silk Scarfs
Aberdeen-based textile designer Mimi Hammill has launched a new collection called “Memory Square”.
It consists of three beautiful silk scarves, each celebrating an iconic Aberdeen landmark: Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum, Duthie Park and the Bon Accord Baths.
The luxury silk scarfs are designed in Aberdeen, printed and hemmed in England. Shop here.
Artisan Soaps by Made in the Glen
I recently came across the sustainable brand Made in the Glen from Inverness. Among others, they produce the most delicious artisan soaps and shampoo bars
My favourite: the exfoliating soap bar which smells of sweet orange and cinnamon leaf.
Unlike so many other sustainable soap brands, their soaps are not wrapped in plastic, but available in zero-waste packaging.
Worldwide shipping available. Shop here.
Scotland Scratch Maps
Love a scratch map to keep track of your travels? Get a Scottish Island Bagging or Munro Bagging scratch map.
- Scottish Island Bagging Scratch Map: Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Munro Bagging Scratch map: Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
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Scotland Experience Gifts for Travellers
Do you know someone who’s planning a trip to Scotland? Or someone who lives here and loves exploring? Help them make their journey even more unique with one of these experience gifts from Scotland.
Scotland Itinerary Planning
I love helping people plan a trip that is 100% tailored to their personal travel style & bucket list. From putting together a custom itinerary, finding hidden gems and answering practical questions – I’ll make sure my clients are all set for a trip to Scotland.
Get in touch to book a voucher for your friends.
Alternatively, you can also gift one of my Scotland itineraries!
Find out how to choose the best Scotland itinerary for you!
National Trust for Scotland Gift Membership
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) takes care of over 100 historic and natural places all over Scotland. It’s almost impossible to travel around Scotland and not visit one of their sites!
Some of my personal favourites include Culloden Battlefield Visitor Centre, Arduine Garden and Craigievar Castle. They also take great of many natural places and islands like Glencoe, St Kilda and Canna.
Gifting an NTS Gift Membership means you’ll treat someone to countless great days out for an entire year.
Memberships are available for individuals (Junior, Adult, Senior), Couples and families, and include free entrance and free parking at all NTS sites. Members also get a welcome pack, a subscription to the National Trust’s award-winning magazine and access to exclusive members events.
Get a gift membership for the National Trust for Scotland here – prices start from just £4.65 a month.
Photography Tour Gift Card
Got a happy snapper in your life? Give the gift of photography and get a voucher for a unique photography tour in Scotland.
Gift cards are available for all half- and full-day photo experiences with Photo Walk Scotland. You can book them here via their website.
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A Highland Title
Did you know you can become a Scottish Lord or Lady?
Highland Titles allows you to buy a small plot of land within one of their five nature reserves across the Highlands. These include the Highland Titles Nature Reserve at Duror near Glencoe, the Kilnaish Estate on the Kintyre peninsula and Glen Nant in Argyll.
The owner of each plot is given a ceremonial title – Lord or Lady of Glencoe. But not just that – the financial contribution is also used for conservation projects in the area including a Scottish wildcat breeding project and reforestation work with native tree species.
Scotland Gifts for Outlander Fans
Outlander is going nowhere! Here are some great gifts for anyone who loves Outlander:
- Literally anything from the Sassy Sassenach – shop here.
- A Tartan Poncho: Nothing says Outlander like a pretty tartan shawl or a tartan poncho. Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Traditional brooches: You can use a brooch to pin your tartan shawl – just like Claire! Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Custom Tartan Design: Did you know that you could design your very own tartan? Housten Kiltmakers has a tartan design and weaving service, where they help you design and register your own personal tartan and then, of course, weave some tartan clothing for you. Shop here.
- Outlander DVD Boxset: Get seasons 1-6 on DVD or Blu-ray for a binge-worthy Christmas! Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Outlander Books by Diana Gabaldon: Go old-school and gift the books that inspired the hit TV-show. Shop the complete series (9 books) here: Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Outlander Colouring Book: Destress and channel your creativity with a colouring book inspired by Outlander. Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Outlander Cookbook: An immersive cookbook inspired by Scotland’s past and full of delicious Scottish recipes to try at home.
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Decor and Art from Scotland
Apart from my own photo prints which are available framed and unframed, or as wall art on canvas, wood and metal, why not look into giving some Scottish artworks?
My favourite place to buy Scottish home decor is Etsy. You won’t believe how many Scottish artists sell their beautiful designs there!
Here are some of my favourites:
- Home Decor from East End Press
Glasgow-based artist Ellie from East End Press screen prints her beautiful nature-inspired designs onto any material she can get her hands on: pillowcases, throws, tablecloths, wall decoration, mugs, posters, coin purses – you name it! I love her art prints, but also the Christmas baubles and other home decor ideas. Shop here.
- Map prints from Nebo Peklo
I love having maps of my favourite cities on my walls. You too? Then check out the colourful map prints by Nebo Peklo, a Glasgow-based design brand. Shop here.
- Mountain art from A Line in the Sky
Lovely illustrations by Aviemore-based Rebecca Rankine, inspired by the Scottish mountains. Shop here.
- More mountain art from Munro to Moray
Beautiful mountain and nature-inspired illustrations by Natalie Briggs. Shop here.
- Colourful city prints from Diedododa
Quirky and colourful – I love the prints by diedododa, especially the Edinburgh skyline from Calton Hill and the colourful houses on Victoria Street. Shop here.
Scottish Jewellery
Jewellery is a classic Christmas present for a special person in your life, and you will find many jewellery makers in Scotland! Here are some of my favourites:
- In the Heather
In the Heather uses real Scottish flowers, foraged all over the country, to create beautiful and elegant resin jewellery. I have a pair of earrings containing Scottish moss (discontinued), but my top choice for a Scottish Christmas gift would be jewellery made with foraged heather.
- Emma Wylie Jewellery
I had the pleasure of meeting Emma Wylie during the snorkelling artist residency at the Argyll Hope Spot. She’s an Edinburgh-based jewellery designer who draws a lot of inspiration from the sea. I particularly love her rings that are inspired by colonies of barnacles.
- Red Houss Shetland
Mike Finnie from Red Houss Shetland is a Shetland-based architect, painter and jewellery maker. When I visited Shetland I did a jewellery workshop with him and fell in love with his designs which he makes from silver, pottery and sea glass from local beaches and Fair Isle designs! Shop here.
- Bonnie Bling
Glasgow-based Mhairi Mackenzie aka. Bonnie Bling turns Scottish and Glaswegian slang into jewellery. My favourites are the necklaces, but her Nasty Woman pins are pretty awesome too. Shop here.
Gifts for Hikers and Munro Baggers
Got an outdoorsy friend or family member? Here are some gifts from Scotland that would be perfect for them:
- Adopt an Acre
Adopt an acre on one of four Scottish mountains (Ben Nevis, Schiehallion, Blà Bheinn on Skye, or Ladhar Bheinn in Knoydart). Every contribution makes sure that these wild mountain landscapes will be protected for the future. Your gift includes an adoption certificate, an information leaflet about your mountain and a letter of adoption. Shop here.
- A handmade Trakke backpack
One of my favourite Glasgow-based design brands, Trakke makes incredibly beautiful, but also functional bags for all kinds of outdoor adventures. Their classic design, the Bannoch Backpack, would look great underneath your Christmas tree. Shop here.
For more useful Christmas gifts for travellers check out this list of gift ideas.
- Munro Bagging Scratch Map
Got a Munro bagger in your family? Get them a scratch map to keep track of their progress in the Scottish Highlands. Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
Outdoorsy Stocking Fillers
The right equipment can make or break a great trip to the Scottish Highlands. Here are some stocking fillers for enjoyable outdoor adventures in Scotland:
- Hand Warmers to stay warm – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Waterproof Map Case – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Filtration Water Bottle – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Waterproof Hiking Journal – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
Adventure Books from Scotland
What’s the point of a coffee table book, if it doesn’t inspire you for your next adventure?
- Scottish Island Bagging – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Wild Guide Scotland – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- The Bothy Bible – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Great Mountain Days in Scotland – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
If you don’t like shopping books on Amazon, browse my book lists on bookshop.org!
You might also like: 20 Adventure Books from Scotland
Whisky Gifts
Whisky presents are a must in my Scotland gift guide – most whisky lovers would be excited about any of these whisky-themed gifts!
Whisky
Duh! Get your hands on a bottle of single malt whisky from Scotland. Many brands export their core ranges or they produce special expressions for the international market.
Gifts to go with whisky
- Whisky chilling rocks: If your family and friends like their whisky chilled, save them the faux-pas of adding ice cubes and buy some reusable whisky chilling rocks. Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- A hipflask: Every whisky lover needs a hip flask to have their favourite dram of whisky nearby at all times. Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
Whisky gifts for your home
- Whisky wall art: This tasty art print is made for whisky lovers. If you’re looking for photography prints from Islay, Jura and beyond, check out the work of Konrad Borkowski. He runs a photography studio on Jura and ships worldwide.
- Books about Whisky: For the whisky lover who wants to learn more about whisky while enjoying a dram:
Gifts for Foodies
Scotland-themed kitchen equipment
- Nessie Ladle: The Loch Ness monster is real – and it loves ladling soup! Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- Nessie Tea Infuser: Same concept – different liquid. Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
Scottish Food Gifts
- Scottish Food Hamper: Food of Scotland sells hampers filled with delicious treats and goodies from Scotland. Worldwide delivery available. Shop here. If you’re based in the UK, you can also find many Scottish food hampers on Amazon UK.
- Scottish foods: Irn Bru, Tunnock’s Tea Cakes, Clootie Dumplings, shortbread, tablet, preserve & marmalade – whatever you can get your hands on! Shop Scottish food on Amazon US.
Scottish cook books
- The Hebridean Baker, recipes from the Scottish Islands – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- The Outlander Cook Book – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- A Taste of Scotland’s Islands – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
- The Ultimate Scottish Cook Book – Shop Amazon US / Shop Amazon UK
As you can see in this Scotland gift guide, there is a Scottish gift for everyone. Now is the perfect time to get your Christmas shopping done to ensure on-time delivery!
Which one would you like to see underneath your Christmas tree?
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Such an original idea! Discovering city maps and a bottle of gin under my Christmas tree would be an absolute delight! ??
haha what a great list! I have to say I’m a big fan of Scottish prints in general, love them so much! Reminds me, we have a few in our new house which we will need to hang up!
What a unique post and way to show the culture of Scotland! These items are all so unique and interesting
OOOO I would love to design my own tartan! That’s so cool. Never knew I could do that in Scotland. I think I’ll end up gifting myself some of these. Nor would I mind some Scottish whisky 😛
LOVE these ideas! I just scrolled through a bunch of Outlander items on Etsy after reading your post and some of the coffee mugs made me laugh out loud! One of them said, “Classy, sassy, and a bit sassenachy!” Haha! Thanks for the suggestions!
Haha brilliant! I feel like Outlander gifts deserve their own post!!
This is so helpful! I just moved to Scotland and this is a great way to share the country with my family. Love these ideas!
Welcome! Where about dod you move to? My family back home also gets loads of Scotland gifts every year 🙂
love all of these ideas! I did a semester in Glasgow so I definitely need a print of the city for my wall! That adopt an acre idea is SO COOL – I have to add that to all future Christmas and birthday lists!
What an interesting read.loved reading it and checking such a big assortment of Christmas gifts.
So unique! I would love to find under my Christmas tree city maps and gin. 😀 😀 😀