A Happy New Year to all of our customers!

During the run up to Christmas customer orders exceeded our expectations. Consequently with have run low on stock of some of our items. First of all apologies for those that may have been disappointed. We will however be replenishing our stock soon.

In 2010 we plan to expand our range of Scottish Gifts all of course made in Scotland. We will be posting additional information on our blog pages soon.

Once again Happy New Year. May your 2010 be a good one.

Perhaps you are looking for some Scottish Gift ideas or would like to know a little more about our range of handmade Scottish quaichs.

Here are some answers to common questions asked by our customers.

Are your Quaichs Made In Scotland?

All of our quaichs are designed and made in Scotland by one of the country’s leading pewter craft workshops.

All of our quaichs have ‘Made in Scotland’ embossed on the base.

You will also see hallmarks or ‘touch marks’ as they are known in the pewter trade.

Pewter Quaich Touch Marks and Made In Scotland Logo

» Continue reading “Scottish Quaichs – Some Background Information”

We have just made shopping on our site even easier with the addition of Paypal Express Checkout.

If you are already familiar with Paypal and have an account you can pay for an item with a few clicks. No more filling in your details.

Even if you do not have a Paypal account you can still use Paypal checkout by filling in your address and payment details.

To use PayPal Express click on the PayPal Icon during checkout.

The Lammermuir Hills form a large natural barrier between East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. This is a large area offering many locations to explore and get away from it all.

Explore maps of the area and you will find standing stones, an Iron Age Hill Fort, castle ruins, and more.

The hills are known for their open expanse of moorland and heather.

Our first photographs give just a taster of the Lammermuir Hills. Expect to more of specific sites in the future.

Lammermuir Hills in the Snow

» Continue reading “The Lammermuir Hills”

Crichton Castle

Crichton Castle is located at the village of Crichton two miles south of Pathhead, near Edinburgh.
» Continue reading “Crichton Castle”

New to our store today. 3 new Celtic Cross pendants.

Beautifully detailed and at a very affordable price.

And of course designed and handmade in Scotland

Celtic Cross Pendant 1

Click Here for more information

» Continue reading “Three New Celtic Cross Pendants”

Despite appearances (i.e. creepy) in this photo St Mary’s Kirkyard is a beautiful tranquil spot with spectacular views of St Mary’s Loch.

St Marys Kirkyard - Scottish Borders

» Continue reading “Another Halloween Haunt (No Pun Intended)”

Recently introduced to our range of Quaichs. This would make an ideal gift for the special person in your life.

Scottish Quaich - Of Earthly Joys

The interlocking hearts at the centre of the quaich originate from the Luckenbooth jewellery shops of the 16th century. Located in the Royal Mile Luckenbooths were the first permanent jewellery shops in Edinburgh.

A few facts about Quaichs

Quaich (pronounced “quake”) originates from the Scottish Gaelic word cuach, meaning cup. The Quaich was inspired by low silver bowls with flat handles used in 17th Century England and Holland. Today they are used as gifts and ornaments. They are also traditionally used for toasting special occasions such as, the New Year, Burns night, and weddings, with a wee dram.

All of our Quaichs are based in traditional Celtic and Scottish designs. Some engraved with famous Robert Burns quotations. Click Here to see more of our range.

Its halloween. That time of the year when we think of things that go bump in the night.

So how about spending the night here? Isolated in the hills outside of Edinburgh this historic site certainly has atmosphere.

Soutra Aisle

» Continue reading “Its Halloween – A place with some atmosphere”

This is our first entry in our shop blog.

We will soon be adding news and pictures of our latest Scottish Gift ideas including Celtic Jewellery and our new range of Quaichs. Plus news of our products we will be adding early in the New Year.

In the near future we will also be adding small articles introducing you to all things Scottish and how our products are made.

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