Christmas gift shopping at Scotland’s House of Bruar: Indulge your nearest and dearest this December

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House of Bruar has been providing Christmas cheer for 30 years – we asked the experts at the luxurious independent store for their ultimate picks for a superbly Scottish country Christmas.

Advent is now upon us, with each chocolate from the calendar meaning a day less to secure the perfect presents to please everyone, fabulous attire for the festivities, and perhaps most importantly to the foodies amongst us, the delicious treats for Christmas Day and beyond!

Situated just off the A9, House of Bruar lays claim to being the ultimate Christmas shopping experience. The luxurious roadside retreat that adjoins the scenic falls of Bruar has become known as 'The Harrods of the North', a comparison that is understandable given that the a destination shopping experience has become one of Scotland's biggest visitor attractions.

Lavishly stocked with country gifts, foodie treats, mens and ladies countrywear and luxurious cashmere, Bruar takes on a special atmosphere when its celebrated halls are decked for Christmas. With its new Highland Winter Parlour offering seasonal soups and freshly made sugared doughnuts, it's a wonderful place to visit, but the team ensures that the easy-to-use website also offers a superb shopping experience, with online ordering and hamper deliveries (UK only) right up until December 23 helping take the stress out of the season.

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A legendary festive feast

One of the best parts of Christmas is the food and drink – from luscious Kelly Bronze turkeys endorsed by Gordon Ramsay and Delia Smith, to fine Scottish smoked salmon to graze on after your New Year’s Day walk, you’ll find it all in the House of Bruar food hall. From Champagne to charcuterie, and Aberdeen Angus to Turkish delights, Bruar is where you go when you need everything to be perfect.

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The gift of giving

Is there anything more rewarding at Christmas than finding just the right thing, and seeing the delight on the 25th as your loved one opens their parcel? Bruar's country gift department works hard all year to source the glorious gifts that deliver that 'wow' moment, but also lasting usefulness. Highlights include beautiful cashmere accessories from the scenic Scottish Borders, fun festive lambswool jumpers designed by the Bruar team, superb Harris Tweed handbags and caps, and of course, Bruar's sumptuous sheepskin slippers. Gold-stamped House of Bruar gift boxes in every size and shape are available to accentuate the impact, and there are even brushed cotton tartan pyjamas for the whole family to snuggle in whilst opening them!

Party glitz and winter knits

Still looking for that knockout outfit for Christmas Day or Hogmanay? With Bruar's exclusively designed ranges in lustrous velvet, shimmer cashmere or majestic pure wool tartan, you're sure to make a lasting impression.

If your idea of festive attire is less formal, more normal, Bruar's chunky knits in pure new wool or lambswool are perfect to snuggle into, with designs including Highland stags and falling snowflakes. If you feel a great jumper should be for life, not just for Christmas, Bruar's Fairisle and Nordic designs look suitably wintery now, but will still look effortlessly appropriate long after the tinsel comes down.

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A wicker wonderland

If you want to spoil someone who may live some way away, a House of Bruar hamper will always be a very welcome gift. Bruar has honed its hamper offering over decades to create what they believe is the perfect balance between superb presentation, tempting contents and surprising value.

The 'Bruar Banquet' hamper at £595 leads the pack, with its large wicker hamper bursting at the seams with items like Bruar's own-label champagne, truffles, preserves pickles and chutneys, as well fresh deli treats and baked items. However, there's plenty to choose from in a more modest price bracket. The new 'Taste of Bruar' hamper at £49.95 offers a selection of Bruar's most popular tea-time treats, and comes in a House of Bruar jute bag – a coveted accessory in its own right!

Tiny treasures

Little ones put the fun into festivities, so why not put them centre stage? House of Bruar has recently expanded its children’s section. Find a treat for the youngest members of your family with wonderfully warm children’s knits and ridiculously snug pure new lambswool slippers and mitts. Endless play and imagination could be spurred by Bruar's traditional wooden toys, or discover a book that they can lose themselves in. Join House of Bruar as it enters its 30th year and let their family and your family come together to create magical Christmas memories.

Find more online at HouseofBruar.com or visit in person soon. The House of Bruar is open on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day (closed Christmas Day) and open on New Year's Eve (closed New Year's Day). For precise times, check online before visiting.

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