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Updated: 22 November 2025
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 2025. 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.
The gift that every whisky lover really wants is probably a bottle of Scotch whisky. Tyndrum Whisky (which you’ll know if you’ve ever stopped at The Green Welly in Tyndrum), 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 from Master of Malt which will make a great gift for him or her!
This Scotch decanter set consisting of a crystal decanter and two whisky tumblers, part of the ‘Broadway’ collection inspired by 1920s art deco Americana. The decanter is also available separately as are the pair of whisky tumblers. Made from premium, pressed lead-free crystal.
Handcrafted rustic whisky glass featuring a detailed stag’s head on the front makes a unique gift for Scottish whisky lovers. Made in Britain by A E Williams, established in 1779. Choose from natural hand polished pewter for a classic look or a bright copper finish for a contemporary twist.
Stainless steel hunting flask wrapped in genuine Harris Tweed with four cups and holder to attach them snugly to the top of the flask so you can take your whisky wherever you go.
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
Tyndrum Whisky also have a selection of Loch Lomond beers which I can highly recommend.
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.
A follow-up to best-selling The Scottish Bothy Bible (50,000 copies sold) this beautifully illustrated walking companion selects the ultimate best walks to the best bothies, with detailed maps.Using the bothy as the reference point Geoff Allan guides the reader on a mix of day walks and multi-day adventures to his favourite bothies highlighting the incredible wildlife, geography, history and culture that you will find along your walk.
Each walk contains an informative description of the route and bothy, a map highlighting the points of interest along the route and detailed route descriptions.
Supported by beautiful photographs of the bothy, route and points of interest along the way.
Support local, independent bookshops by buying from:
Bookshop.org where we’ve curated a great selection of books about the Scottish Highlands and Islands
or
The Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer wrapper coaster celebrates the popular biscuit. Makes a great wee gift for Tunnock’s fans!
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 bone china mug with beautiful thistle design will please any lovers of flowers and hot drinks. Other thistle homewares available too.
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. Check out our special offers page too for accommodation deals.
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 for him by selecting a smaller section or personalised part of the map by ordering Hannah’s personalised coastline cufflinks.
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.
A treasure trove of walks and days out, Outstanding Walks Scotland brings together a carefully curated selection of 60 walks, 48 ‘don’t miss’ sites and 42 picture essay locations, in total including more than 300 inspirational features of interest for you to visit.
Enjoy this lavishly-illustrated volume in the comfort of your own home, using its balance of inspiring and practical content to plan your own Scottish adventures, and then redeem the OS Maps digital subscription that comes free with this book to undertake the walks and visits presented within its pages.
There are 25 short walks; 23 half-day rambles; and 11 full-day hikes, including the ascent of five Munros. Across Scotland, from Eshaness in Shetland in the far north to Mull of Galloway, at the nation’s most southerly point, and from westerly Barra in the Outer Hebrides to the Sands of Forvie on the Aberdeenshire coast in the east, this fabulous compendium of carefully selected locations contains a wealth of walking ideas, catering for all tastes and abilities.
For men who are keen to learn more about Scotland’s wonderful wildlife, take a look at these fantastic books.
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 scarf a great gift.
Buy from Tartan Tweeds who have a lots of gifts to suit all budgets
Amazon also has lots of Harris tweed gifts
Check out our Harris tweed gift guide
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.
Take a look at our blog posts about Highland cow gifts, Harris tweed gifts and Scottish wildlife books.
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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