Gifts from Strathearn, Auchterarder and Kinross
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Step outside Perth city itself and you will find the towns and villages that make our beautiful area such a pleasure to explore.
Gifts from Strathearn and Abernethy
Head west to Crieff and Comrie brimming with a wonderful choice of gifts or pay a visit to Abernethy and experience the warm welcome of Clootie McToot Dumplings.
The Goldfinch Gallery
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Tropical Birds Garland £12
Their Garlands are 3 meters long with birds/bugs and many more colourful designs, screen printed on both sides on hand made cotton paper.
The Goldfinch Gallery is an Arts Collective and Gallery based in the village of Comrie, Perthshire. It showcases the work of established and local emerging artists and designers working in a diverse range of media ranging from paint to print, wood to glass, ceramics to jewellery.
If you are looking for a thoughtful and original gift, the Goldfinch Gallery offers a wealth of choice, authenticity and above all creativity.
Shop local where your choice of gift is really appreciated and makes all the difference.
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Studio 52
Fear and Courage and Rage £20
This beautiful image is printed on softly textured 190 gsm, acid free, archival paper. The print shows the words "Lets go forth with fear & courage & rage to save the world", surrounded with a delicate pattern of leaves and flowers.
Studio 52 is located in the beautiful village of Comrie, a vibrant hub of creativity. Studio 52 is filled with a selection of consciously and ethically curated, homewares, books and gifts from independent creators.
Louise creates intricately patterned, delicate images to be kept and treasured for a lifetime. The catalyst for each one of her designs is the words contained within them. Each fragment speaks about the "big" things in life, love, family, friendship and the possibilities of being.
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Gordon & Durward
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Vanilla Macaroon Ribbon Bag £4.35
Quaint, old style sweet shop in Crieff and home of the "famous sugar mice". With enough mixed boilings to melt the nation's teeth and a sweet factory in the back where you can gawp for hours at them hand making their sugary offerings.
Known for their quality of produce, particularly mouth-watering macaroon, finger-licking fudge and quite possibly the best tablet in Scotland.
Graham recalls visiting a local farm as a boy, and being told, as he was handed a sweetie from the farmer’s fluffy pocket to, "spit the first sook oot.” Despite this, a sweet tooth and a love of Scottish sweeties has developed and remains today.
No 1 Best Sweet Shop in Scotland: Gordon & Durward, 14 West High St, Crieff.
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The Glenturret Distillery
The Glenturret 2021 Release 12 Years Old £60
Notes of dried fruits and spices from European oak harmonise beautifully with vanilla and caramel tones from American oak. A small number of carefully selected casks unite to create The Glenturret 12 Years Old - crafted by hand and forming the heart of their range.
Hidden in a secluded location in the “Hosh”, Crieff, deep in the Perthshire countryside, flanked by high hills and perched on the bank of the river Turret, sits The Glenturret Distillery.
Steam rising from the still gives the distillery a sacred, magical air. It is a place unfettered by technology, fads, or impatience – here, time-worn experience is highly valued and respect for the craft of whisky-making by hand and heart practised and preached.
The Glenturret Distillery - sells online >
Clootie McToot Dumplings
Make Your Own Traditional Clootie McToot Dumpling £21.99
If you are looking for an experience in the comfort and safety of your own home, Clootie McToot Dumplings based in Abernethy have available a ‘Make your Own Clootie Dumpling’ Kit.
This beautifully designed and reusable gift box includes: step-by-step guide book, a reusable 'cloot', serving suggestions, muslin cloth, string, and dried ingredients.
Clootie McToot dumplings are lovingly prepared, following the owner Michelle’s traditional family recipe. This recipe has been passed down the generations and is now kept safely with her in her home in Old Abernethy.
There is something nostalgic about a Clootie McToot dumpling. It has a flavour and texture that takes you back in time. Made with carefully selected ingredients, boiled to perfection, it’s then vacuum sealed for freshness and long life. It is a genuine taste of Scotland.
Clootie McToot Dumplings - sells online >
Gifts from Auchterarder and Kinross
Go South of Perth to the towns of Auchterarder or Kinross and stock up on cashmere, coffee and luxury treats for adults and kiddies alike!
Charlotte and Harris
Classic Paddington Bear £20
Would you like to take care of this bear?! The Classic Paddington Bear with Boots is an irresistible gift for both collectors of Paddington Bear and young fans. An iconic addition to any Paddington Bear collection and the perfect playroom pal to accompany story time.
This striking soft and cuddly character toy features the distinctive and famous Paddington Bear accessories including a super soft lined duffle coat with real toggles, red felt hat and ‘real’ shiny red wellington boots.
You can find Charlotte and Harris on Auchterarder High Street - a new and exciting independent childrenswear shop. It offers a wide range of unique children’s clothing suiting newborn to 12 years old. Including brands such as Mayoral, Blade & Rose, Hatley, I DO, Emile et Rose, Satila of Sweden and many more!
Charlotte and Harris also stocks a large selection of toys, accessories & gifts including Orange tree wooden toys, Beatrix Potter plush and a very popular rag doll collection.
Charlotte and Harris - sells online >
OLIAMI
Fairfax & Favor Mini Windsor £265
What more does a woman need than the perfect handbag?
The Limited Edition wholesale exclusive Mini Windsor from Fairfax & Favor is a sought -after gift this Christmas and a firm favourite at OLIAMI. Featuring a cutesy mini tassel in addition to a detachable leather shoulder strap, this Emerald beauty is perfect for the festivities.
The home to luxury brands and a shopping experience like no other, they look forward to welcoming you to their OLIAMI stores in Auchterarder & Edinburgh this winter.
Oliami >
Robertsons of Scotland
Cashmere Scarf £195
Robertsons of Scotland's stunning new cashmere woven scarf! They wanted to add a pop of colour to their accessories range so they had their beautiful Robertsons of Scotland tweed design woven into the most luxurious cashmere scarf – you won't be disappointed with this purchase!
100% luxurious cashmere
Size 180 x 25 cm
100% made in Scotland
All products delivered in Robertsons of Scotland gift boxes
Colour – red & black
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Avant Garde
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Avant Garde Candle Range £12.99
Avant Garde is all about delicious. Delicious gifts, delicious furnishings, delicious food and delicious drinks – all under one roof at 55 High Street, Kinross!
An exclusive range of candles, lovingly hand crafted in their own local studios. Made and sold only by avant garde, the scents reflect our local surroundings. These include the cafe inspired Strawberries and Cream and Coffee Cup, Pear Tree from our fruit orchard at home, and Cladach reminding us of the Loch Leven shoreline!
Their candles can be customised and privately labelled for any occasion - from Wedding favours to Birthdays and beyond. They always make scents!
Avante Garde Gifts - sells online >
Cashmere at Lochleven
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Narrow Cashmere Scarf £65
Selling beautiful cashmere garments and accessories, but also a fun, stylish clothing for men and women from a range of well known, popular brands.
Cashmere at Lochleven has something for everyone. Cards, gifts, ceramics and scented candles are complemented by toys, hats, scarves and gloves.
The list goes on.
Cashmere at Lochleven is located next to the Todd & Duncan Mills in Kinross by Loch Leven.
Unorthodox Roasters
Wee Stoater 250g £8.50 / 500g £16.00
The first coffee they named Wee Stoater - a single farm coffee from Brazil. Wind forward five years and Wee Stoater has become synonymous with top tier coffee. It’s chocolatey, nutty and naturally sweet, very mellow and easy going. A session coffee. They think you are going to like it a lot!
Unorthodox Roasters is a coffee roasting venture born from a 10-month trip to Latin America.
Neil and Chris quit their jobs as a restaurant manager and media accountant to pursue a hunt for knowledge amongst the coffee plantations.
The two travellers succeeded in learning from the best coffee roasters on the continent and visiting almost all of the coffee growing regions from Bolivia through Colombia to Mexico.