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Orkney Christmas Gift Guide

December starts tomorrow, so I thought I had better get my Orkney gift guideposts! While orkney.com has compiled a list of some of the bigger names, I’ve taken a look at some of the really peedie businesses in Orkney and their festive offers.


Last year I bought knitwear from Judith Glue, gin from Orkney Distillery, and toys from Grooves. And this year, well I’ll tell you that next year as I don't want to spoil anyone’s surprises!


So, let’s get on with the gift guide for this year....

 

Ann Mackie Knitwear


I adore Ann’s knitwear with its bright and punchy colours, which are all knitted in pure organic lambswool. From clothing, to accessories to dog jackets. Why not get matching outfits for the whole family?! It’s worth noting that Ann also offers knitting made to measure.


Order from www.annmackieknittingservices.co.uk

 

JP Orkney


Now if it wouldn’t be Christmas without some chutneys, then JP Orkney has just the thing. They’ve put together plenty of hampers for you, or the option to create your own. Their produce has been developed through their love of working with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, and it's all homemade in their Birsay kitchen by the sea.


Here’s some of what they have on offer:

Spirit of Orkney hamper £35

Salad hamper £15

Orkney craft hamper £20

Chef’s Christmas hamper £95

Sweet Chrsitmas hamper £25


Order online from www.jporkney.co.uk

 

Star Island Soap


Simone’s cold-processed soaps, shampoos and traditionally hand-made balms are created using carefully blended recipes packed with nourishing oils and butters to help care for skin, hair and scalp. The soaps and balms are made in small batches from her home on the beautiful island of Stronsay.


Scents include:

Green wave & kelp - lemongrass, eucalyptus, rosemary

Aurora - lemongrass, sandalwood, frankincense

Ring of Brodgar - nutmeg & tea tree

Sea pink shore (made with goat’s milk) - lavender and mango

Winter spice - cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, orange


Available from: www.orkneystarislandsoap.co.uk

 

Glaciale Jewellery

Josie creates handmade sea glass jewellery, using glass collected from the many beautiful beaches around the isles.


Available in her Etsy shop www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GlacialeByJosie

 

Elaine Ward’s Knitwear


100% wool knitwear featuring Celtic Knot and Pictish Key designs. Elaine has lived in Orkney all her life. Raised in the West Mainland, her mother taught her to hand knit when she was 5 years old.


Available from www.elaineward.co.uk

 

Orkney Glass Hut


Liz creates gorgeous fused glass works. Her first love of glass began at her home town where the beaches were scattered with sea glass deposited from Sunderland Glass Works. The ever changing weather, richness in fauna and flora as well as Orkney people and traditions, greatly influences her glass and art work.