#GIFTED This year we’re bringing together two of our favourite things with our Gift Guide – the idiosyncratic personal selections of our team of editors (things they love, with a local focus) and world-leading Scottish design chosen by our columnist Local Heroes
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he way to feel as good about shopping as a made-for-TVChristmas movie is also the most sustainable – keep it local. Scotland’s independent designers have blown us away this year so it’s easier than ever to ditch Grinch-like chains and support a business in your own community. Local Heroes have selected 20 gifts that are guaranteed to spark joy and be appreciated for many years to come. Many of the selected designers and makers are participating in festive markets this month so we’ve got the key dates here for you too. For more inspiration visit the Local Heroes Instagram feed featuring contemporary design and craft from across the country all year round @localheroesdesign
1. Freya IM - Handmade brass jewellery from £25 and up. Back + Front Earrings £60, Grumpy Sun Medallion £65 freya.im 2. Ruth Leslie - Handmade contemporary jewellery in silver and gold. Heddle Earrings pictured from £220 ruthleslie.co.uk 4. C. Nicol
3. Instrmnt - Unisex designer watches. T27 £180 instrmnt.co.uk
3. Instrmnt
1. Freya IM
Photo: Theodora Vanduin
4. C. Nicol - Luxury leather bags and accessories. Lily Saddle Bag £345 cnicol.com
5. Stack
2. Ruth Leslie
Photo: Stark Studio
Nadia Younes, Events editor
6. RISOTTO
5. Stack Obviously, I love magazines, so being sent a different independent magazine every month is like heaven to me. But a Stack subscription would also appeal to any friend who’s a fan of popular culture, art and design, as it covers such a wide range of topics and titles. The subscription costs just £7 a month and each month you’ll have a different magazine sent to your door, with titles including Beirut-based Journal Safar, Gal-dem – a beautiful magazine created by women and non-binary people of colour – and music magazine GoldFlakePaint. stackmagazines.com
6. RISOTTO As someone who constantly forgets things, I need as many forms of stationery as possible to note down deadlines/plans/appointments. I’m a big fan of RISOTTO’s stationery options because not only are they essential for keeping my work and personal life afloat, they’re also just really lovely to look at. Their Weekly Desktop Planners (£18) and Hit List Notepads (£7) are particularly useful for daily tasks, but it’s worth investing in a 2020 Calendar (£9-35) too for planning further ahead. risottostudio.com
7. Pickles of Broughton Street No cheeseboard is complete without delicious chutneys; it’s an indisputable fact. And if you’ve ever been to Pickles in Edinburgh you’ll know that their chutney selection is on point. As well as being given two to enjoy with your cheeseboard while dining in, you can also buy jars of their chutneys to take away, and they’re only £3.50 a pop. The Sweet Beetroot and Red Pepper and Garlic are personal favourites of mine but every one I’ve had has been delicious so you can’t go wrong! getpickled.co.uk 7. Pickles of Broughton Street
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