Your local recommendations

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I’m not sure if this thread is allowable given it’s vulnerable to self advertising but I’d love to learn about some small, independent Scottish companies to buy Christmas gifts from. Or if we can’t recommend companies, is there a recommended way to find local suppliers other than asking on Facebook?

I’ll give an example of what I mean below so the op can remain even if we can’t name companies. Would love to find interesting jewellers, scarf makers etc.

My example: I was given chocolates from Ard Bakery which is near me but I hadn’t heard of before. They were beautiful and tasty and I was glad to learn they are local.

I bought a bottle of Gullane Glugg last Christmas. It makes a really fruity mulled wine. I'm not a huge fan of mulled wine but this was delicious, would recommend and will rebuy.

That looks lovely @Eastcoastie , hasn’t heard of them either so thanks for the recommendation!

If you're in or near Glasgow this shop is in Buchanan Galleries and stocks only Scottish makers-

https://www.scottishdesignexchange.com/

They also sell online...

I’ve bought nice jewellery from here before and they have lots of Scottish small crafty type businesses - https://www.shop-scotland.com

https://www.scottishislandgifts.com/

Thanks for the websites, these will keep me busy for a while! I’ve had a look at one so far and it’s what I was looking for 🙂

My lovely friend has products in the Scottish Design Exchange. You can also order via her website - gorgeous Scottish themed items.
www.betweenthewoodsandsea.com

Wild gorse pottery

hole in my pocket

kobi and teal

sunshine no.1

Also worth checking out the tea green markets that are on at the moment

For knitwear - Hilary grant

Harbour Lane - they have shops in South Queensferry and Fortrose and also sell online. Everything they sell is from UK designers/makers.
Shooftie by the Sea in Helensburgh and online
Clod and Pebble for pottery - online
Jenni Douglas Designs - Scottish Design Exchange and Tron Kirk Market in Edinburgh and online
Òr in Skye and online

Island Larder in Shetland for amazing sweet treats

Lovely home wares incorporating prints of Scottish maps:

blockart.co.uk

It’s been lovely looking these up - so many beautiful things! Thanks everyone.

I'd second Jenni Douglas for prints and jewellery! Also adore Druid Candles (Edinburgh based) and Findra merino clothing (based in Innerleithen).

For foodies:
East coast cured for amazing salamis etc gift boxes
Edwards & Irwin for chocolates

And I adore Julia Smith Ceramics and Tea with Jud ceramics - would like to fill my house with them!

I love Zoe Davidson jewellery, she’s one of a number of amazing jewellers in Orkney and I have a few of her pieces.

Brilliant thread!
https://www.lazypheasant.com/collections/giftware-1 are from Ayrshire and I love the rugby ball cushions especially
https://kindnessandco.org are a brilliant charity set up, do fantastic candles/wax melts etc on a social enterprise basis

A different type of gift but vouchers for a holiday. A family business Escape Cottages Scotland.