The joy and beauty of Scotland’s national art collection – expertly translated into stunning items that will make the perfect gift.
With items to wear, eat, create with, plan with, design with, decorate with or simply gaze at – there really is something for everyone this festive season. What’s more, all the profits go to supporting the work of the National Galleries of Scotland – an extra gift with the purchase that will keep giving for years to come.
Drape yourself in pure wool with a scarf made in the Fair Isle traditional knitting technique that intertwines the colours of the Scottish Colourists by Green Grove Weavers (£55.99) or wear the show-stopping Reverend Walker silk scarf in beautiful blues, golds and greens (£90.00), made in Italy and designed by PJ Studio Accessories.
If you need more from the emblematic painting Reverend Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch by Sir Henry Raeburn, you can also find a leather bookmark with a Pop Art twist (£7.99) or a leather keyring with gold plated key fob designed by Ark Colour Design (£8.99). The National Galleries of Scotland sources from and collaborates with small and quality focused businesses, including Ark Cambridge products – a family run manufacturer in Scotland.
Surround yourself with art from Scotland’s national art collection with a Scottish Colourist calendar (£10.99), a fantastic way to familiarise yourself with this group of four artists who enlivened the Scottish art scene in the early twentieth century. Or decorate your home for Christmas with handmade red tartan decorations.
These fair trade fabric Christmas decorations (crown £8.50, Scotland map £8.99) are produced by Saint Nicolas who for over 25 years have worked with a Christian charity in Thailand to help disadvantaged women find work in their community.
The National Galleries of Scotland online and Gallery shops are filled with thoughtful, beautiful and quality items inspired by Scotland and the national art collection, ready and waiting for you this Christmas. For a truly thoughtful and personalised gift, why not check out their custom printing service? A favourite piece from the national art collection as a high-quality custom print can sent to you within 14 working days for as little as £7.99 plus postage.
In association with National Galleries of Scotland.
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