Top 7 Scottish Christmas Gifts to Send Family Members Living Abroad
Whilst Christmas is a lovely time of year that is usually full of joy and family fun, it can sometimes be difficult to know what to buy for your loved ones. Especially when you have family members living abroad. When you have family members living overseas, it can be common not to see them for long periods of time. Meaning gifting can be difficult as people’s needs, wants and interests change often over time. There is also the added challenge of choosing something that will travel well and that won’t cost you a fortune in shipping costs.
Well luckily for you there is an easy solution to this! If you want a safe gift option for a Scottish family member living abroad, get them something Scottish to remind them of home and of you and your family! These are my top 7 Scottish Christmas gift ideas to send family members living abroad.
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1. A Hip Flask - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
A nice hip flask is a fantastic Christmas gift idea because it is one of those things that is really nice to have but for many people it’s not something they would buy themselves. It is also a great option for sending to loved ones overseas as it is not something that is likely to break on the way there. This tartan hip flask will give your loved one a warm reminder of home and serve as a suave accessory with its elegant tartan pattern.
2. Cashmere Socks - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
Now I know some of you might be inclined to disagree with this option after receiving countless pairs of unwanted Christmas socks. However these luxurious Scottish cashmere socks are bound to be enjoyed by any family member living abroad. They are knitted in Hawick, Scotland, using only the finest and softest cashmere making them exceptionally warm and providing year round luxury for your feet.
3. Scottish Whiskey Tasting Experience - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
The complete list of things that Scotland does well would be far too long for one blog but I can tell you for certain that whiskey would be high up on the list. Scottish whiskey is revered for its quality by whiskey lovers around the world. So treat your loved one to an authentic Scottish whiskey tasting experience this Christmas. This is a great thing to book for the next time any of your family members living abroad come home to visit. It is a lovely personal gift that gives your loved one even more to look forward to on their next return home. This gift is also very easy and cheap when it comes to posting, as you can simply post the tickets!
4. Lambswool Tartan Scarf - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
A lambswool tartan scarf is a tremendously traditional and stylish Scottish Christmas gift option for family members living abroad. Not only will it keep them warm during the chilly festive period but scarves look amazing in tartan and are the perfect accessory to any winter outfit.
5. Oor Wullie Colouring Book - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
Give your loved one living abroad a blast from the past with an Oor Wullie colouring book this Christmas. Many Scots have received Oor Wullie books for Christmas in the past and if your family member likes colouring books then this gift will provide them with some nostalgic and relaxing entertainment.
6. Sherlock Holmes Deerstalker Hat - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
If you are looking for the perfect gift for Sherlock Holmes fans then look no further. This Sherlock Holmes style Deerstalker Hat is made of beautifully matched pure wool and the elegant tartan pattern makes this hat a statement piece. This is a fantastic and original gift to send to any Scottish Sherlock fans in your family that will be abroad for Christmas. They are bound to appreciate the thought and any Sherlockian will be thrilled with this authentic tartan accessory.
7. Scottish Heather Soap - Best Scottish Christmas Gifts for Family Members Living abroad
Luxury bath products are always a lovely Christmas gift to receive because we all deserve some quality time to pamper ourselves. If you have any family members living abroad who enjoy high-end bathing products, treat them to this beautiful Scottish Heather Soap. This organic handmade soap is an absolute treat and the gorgeous scent of Scottish Heather will provide your family member with a lovely reminder of home. This is also a great gift for people who have family members living very far away as its small size should result in cheap postage!
Send your Scottish Family Members Living Abroad a Wee Reminder of Home This Christmas
I hope this blog post has given you some ideas and maybe even helped you to choose a Scottish Christmas gift for a family member living abroad this year. In this list I have tried to include great gifts that are small in size so that they are easy and cheap to send to your family members living abroad! Sending your loved ones something that reminds them of Scotland is a lovely way to show them that you’re thinking of them and to remind them of home and of family!
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