Scottish gifts for him, made in the islands
Finding a good gift for the men in your life can be a yearly puzzle. This is a shortlist of island-made gifts with genuine character, chosen for fathers, brothers, husbands and friends who would rather have one well-made thing than a drawer of forgettable ones.
Everything here is made by makers in Scotland’s islands, from a tweed and leather book hamper to engraved island wit. Real provenance, and nothing mass-produced.
Whether he is into whisky, books, food or the outdoors, there is something below to suit, at a range of budgets.
Seaweed Hot Sauce – £6.50
Perfect for those who crave bold and unique flavours, this sauce will elevate any dish to a whole new level of deliciousness.
Ultimate Scottish Gift Box of Boozy Sauces – £25
Three pairs of handmade Scottish dessert and cocktail sauces in one box. A proper foodie gift for the man who does the cooking, or wishes he did.
Lewisian Gneiss Keyrings – £26
These stone keyrings are hand crafted with a Copper ring and metal keyring. Each piece is individually carved therefore the rock patternation will vary.
Olive Hat with a Rust Brim – £25
A bold, cosy hat hand-knitted in the Isle of Lismore, olive with a rust brim. Warm, characterful, and a long way from a shop-bought beanie.
Counsels Sweet Engraved Plaque – £33
An engraved wooden plaque carrying an old Scottish saying, from a range made, in the maker’s words, for men that need reminding. Hard-wearing and quietly funny.
Hebridean Tweed and Leather Book Hamper – £82
Two books, two bookmarks and a foil-embossed card, gathered in genuine Hebridean tweed and leather. A considered gift for a reader, and one that looks the part under the tree.
This is a handpicked selection. You will find more pieces like these, and the work of hundreds of other island makers, across the full marketplace.