A Look At Some Of The More Unique Scottish Gifts Available This Year
When you think Scottish gifts, you usually imagine a bottle of whisky
, maybe a kilt or a sporran. Or some Edinburgh rock, that peculiar sweet stuff that"s not quite chewy and not quite hard.
Of course if you have only been to Edinburgh you haven"t really seen Scotland at its best. And if you search further afield than the Royal Mile or the whisky shops, you"ll find a selection of gifts that really bring home the essence of the Highlands; the lowlands; the mountains and glens.
Like moonbeam necklaces, for example. Fairy dust and sprites are all part of Celtic heritage "" so a moonbeam necklace, with its magical stone set in Celtic silver swirls, is the perfect way to remember the fey Scottish countryside.
For a gift that"ll be worn on those special occasions, how about a silk bag, a corsage or a wrap? With the vibrant colours of heather in the morning, a silk wrap makes a dusky-eyed Scottish beauty out of any wearer!
Of course the Scottish gifts you buy depend on the person you are buying for. A child, for instance, isn"t going to want a silk handbag. But she might like a genuine silver Scottish necklace, or a lovely glass butterfly whose Tartan wings are offset by a traditional clan ribbon.
There"s magic enough in Scotland for every sex and every age. And a magical Scottish gift to act as a reminder of that magic, too.
The art of choosing gifts is a fine one. Too often you can be swayed by your holiday, into buying someone something that you really want yourself "" when what you"re really trying to do is to pick Scottish gifts that impart something about the country in a way that your recipient will appreciate.
Scotland is a colourful land, full of mysterious purples, bright greens and golds. The Scottish gifts you send can encapsulate those colours perfectly.
For some people, whisky and haggis will be the ideal gift. Just make sure you get your haggis from the right place "" a proper traditional haggis from a local butcher"s should do the trick.
As for whisky "" well, buying whisky on the Royal Mile is a bit like throwing money down the drain. You"ll get identical single malts for much better prices at the distilleries, or in a normal whisky shop away from the tourist section of the country. And if you tour those distilleries, you"ll get an interesting afternoon out of your shopping trip as well.
Scottish gifts for children range from the Edinburgh rock noted above, to charming Scottish silver necklaces featuring teddy bears; funny bunnies; and of course a fine bewhiskered Scottie dog! All hung from genuine Tartan ribbons to make a really unique keepsake from the country you love.
And of course the best part about Scottish gifts is going to the Highlands for a week, or enjoying a peaceful weekend by a loch. Have a beautiful trip, then think about what you"re going to buy for your friends and relatives!
by: Jermaine Brewer
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