Proud of their traditions and their history, the Scottish are eager to share a bit of their heritage with all who visit, therefore the best gifts to bring home from Scotland are the ones connected to their culture. Bringing home a token of Scottish culture is a great way to let someone get a glimpse of Scotland even if they haven’t traveled there.

Scottish Fabrics
Given its generally cold, wet climate, Scotland is known for its traditional woolens and tartan. With an abundance of woolen mills and shops these items are not hard to find and are always of the highest quality. Harris Tweed, for which Scotland is famous, continues to be produced on the Outer Hebrides islands and can be found in many shops. Cashmere is available as well. In addition to an assortment of both traditional and designer women's and men's clothing, many shops specialize specifically in kilts. It is possible to have kilts made for special occasions, and an assortment of traditional and modern styles are offered. Full Highland dress outfits are often available as well as sheepskin clothing. With a variety of articles to choose from, it shouldn't be hard to find something to suit all tastes. However, if you do not find what you are looking for, material can be bought to make into whatever you choose.

A Taste of Scotland
There are also many gifts to bring back from Scotland for those with more culinary interests. The world famous Deans of Huntley shortbread biscuits originate in Scotland, and may be bought directly from the factory shop. A well-known shop called Morgan McVeigh's offers a wide variety of Scottish treats, including fudge, shortbread, marmalade, and jam. The Johnsons of Callander make a famous confectionary known as Tablet. It is a traditional recipe, similar to fudge, and sure to delight any sweet tooth. For taste buds seeking something decidedly stronger, Scotland offers a wide variety whiskeys that all make great gifts. Small distilleries around the country offer more unique options than the larger brands, and make a gift that can only be found in Scotland.

Musical Gifts
For music lovers, a bagpipe would also be a great gift from Scotland. Most that are offered in souvenir shops are purely decorative, but some functional bagpipes may be found, along with guides for learning to play. If you're not up for the challenge of learning to play yourself, CDs of bagpipe music are widely available as well.

For the Golfer
Perhaps the most famous and traditional Scottish pastime that makes for a great gift is the wonderful game of golf. Particularly in the St. Andrews region, the wide availability of both golf equipment and accessories reflect the prominent role of the sport in the traditions and history of the area. Some well-known shops for golf-related items are Tom Morris Golf Shop, Auchterlonies of St Andrews Scotland, and St Andrews Golf Gifts.

Other Information
Other popular gifts from Scotland include Celtic jewelry, Loch Ness monster paraphernalia, and local art. Some good shopping locations are Wigtown (for books), Fort William, St Andrews, and the House of Bruar. Many places offer tax free shopping for tourists, and most shops are open from 9:00am to 5:30pm Monday through Saturday and some on Sunday mornings.s.

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