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All the latest news and events for families in and around Edinburgh. Includes Christmas gift guide, top festive theatre and much moreTRANSCRIPT
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things I wish Id knownwhen my kids were little
Christmas Gift Guide
Top FesTive Theatre
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Hello! Im standing in for Louise while she takes a break to look after her brand-new wee man.
I dont know what youre hoping to receive this Christmas. When I was 3 I asked Santa for a clockwork toilet, which baffled him and worried my parents. Mum and Dad could have done with Heidi Scrimgeours reassurance in 4 things I wish Id known when my kids were little (pages 17-20). Christmas itself, with a birth and a murderous King Herod, can inspire a few disquieting questions from children. Thankfully, Dawn Geddes helps here. If Id read her article (pages 49-52) I wouldnt have dodged my daughters query about the fate of a shedful of turkeys we encountered recently. For parents, sometimes the best gift is a few words of wisdom from someone whos been there before. Have a happy festive season, and if you see a clockwork toilet while Christmas shopping, do send it my way.
We asked our contributors about their favourite childhood Christmas memory
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Guest Editor Cathy TingleEditor/Publisher Louise WilsonSales Executive Caroline McCleanWriters Heidi Scrimgeour,
Susan Elliott, Dawn GeddesColumnists Triplet Dad, Under-Fives MumAgony Aunt Jojo Sutherland Designer MAMi DesignsCover valterdias - Fotolia.comPrinter Stephens & George
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Heidi Scrimgeour (pages 17-20)
The ritual of hanging up my stocking, leaving a mince pie and a glass of whisky(!) for Santa plus a carrot for Rudolph, and then leaping out of bed at the crack of dawn on Christmas morning to see if hed been. Best feeling ever!
Dawn Geddes(pages 49-52)
Realising Santa had hidden one last present in our kitchen when I thought Id opened everything. I was only 7 but I can still remember how giddy with excitement I was!
Marie Irvine (MADE designer)
My big brother wearing a Doctor Who scarf and snow boots coming into the living room with a bin bag full of presents hes still the biggest kid I know.
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Contents november / december
49 Family Focus Dealing with the big stuff
54 Gift Guide for mums and dads
56 Food Cooking for wee ones
58 Lifestyle Make-up tips
60 Wine De-stress & Impress
62 Out & About
64 Directory Ads
66 Tried & Tested Nightsky Cosmic Ceilings on trial
6 News
14 Competitions
17 4 things I wish Id known
22 Gift Guide for children
25 Under-Fives Mum Magic Moments
26 Shop Local Shop Scotland
32 Christmas Food & Drink
33 Trust Jojo! If you need advice
34 Dates for your Diary Best events in Nov & Dec
39 Finishing Touches
41 Festive Theatre Pick of the shows
47 Triplet Dad Letting go
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Monkey is thrilled to invite you to his much loved Christmas Workshops which will be held on Sat 13th Dec, Mon 15th Dec, Wed 17th Dec & Sat 20th Dec in the Main Hall at LifeCare, 2 Cheyne Street, Edinburgh, EH4 1JB. There will be three 45 minute workshops each morning: Age 3-5 yrs 9.30am, Age 2-3 yrs 10.30am, Age 3 mths-2 yrs 11.30am For tickets contact Rachel Huggins comelybank.corstorphine @monkeymusic.co.uk
Monkey Music Christmas Workshops
Joy Tots Shop & Caf is a breath of fresh air for parents and carers of babies and toddlers to meet up and explore classes, crafts, personalised gifts and more. Located in North Edinburgh between Victoria Park and Leith Library on Ferry Road, its a local hotspot for meeting other parents, relaxing and discovering the free baby play space. Joy Tots also hosts a range of one-off taster-style baby (0-36m) classes ranging from Art Bugs and Music & Mischief to Messy Tot and Sensory Disco. Joy Tots is a buzzing community hub designed for you and your tot, so come explore today. www.joytots.com
A-Star Sports is a fun-filled multi-sports experience for children aged 2-10 years, providing a wide variety of age-appropriate extra-curricular classes, holiday clubs, parties and events. They are currently looking for part-time coaches. This is an exciting opportunity to coach ten core sports, promoting the benefits of sport and a life-long commitment to being active.
Experience of coaching and especially of working with young children is preferred, including a current first aid certificate, but full training and support will be given. Own transport is essential. For further details and an informal chat, please contact Brian on 07876 021073. www.a-starsports.co.uk
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The Edinburgh Casting Studio has arrived in the heart of New Town, making
memories of tiny toes last forever, and proving very popular with mums and dads.
Co-owner, Poppy, tells us, A life-casting makes a beautiful sculpture which captures
the tiniest details. It brings a special memory to life and having a casting made
is a really unique experience.With Christmas around the corner, life-
casting makes an original gift for a loved one. The Edinburgh Casting Studio offers
gift vouchers and packages to celebrate all occasions newborns, engagements,
weddings, anniversaries, etc. www.edinburghcasting.com
Casting for Christmas
Are you being asked what can we get for the children this Christmas? Would you like the gifts you give and receive to be from your favourite independent businesses instead of the big brands? If so, then shop at Love from Indie Street this Christmas and you and your loved ones will be able to enjoy gifts from across Edinburghs independent bookshops, toyshops, restaurants, florists and much more.
Love from Indie Street provides thoughtful gift cards and experiences, sourced only from Edinburghs best independent businesses.
If youre looking to receive or give something original, personal and different this Christmas; or youre planning a baby shower or creating a wedding gift list, make sure to pay them a visit.www.lovefromindiestreet.com
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A fantastic selection of galleries and artists has been assembled from around the world for the delight of the thousands of art lovers and collectors who will descend upon the Corn Exchange this November (14th-16th) for the 10th anniversary Edinburgh Art Fair. The emphasis is on the original artworks that will be offered for sale. However, there is lots more to keep everyone interested and entertained at this annual event, including artist Leo du Feu who will be hosting daily drawing classes for our younger visitors, while still life painting lessons, artist demonstrations and printmaking workshops in screen and relief printing will be ongoing throughout the weekend. Admission 5 - children under 16 free. Complimentary crche. www.artedinburgh.com
Art for the whole family
Bottoms Up Baby! Blade & Rose, the new childrens fashion brand specialising in stylish leggings with fun designs on the bottom, has launched a brand new A/W range for children from 0-4 years. Babies and toddlers will look adorable in these cheeky new designs, perfect for little ones who spend a lot of time crawling and climbing with their bottoms in the air! The leggings are available in sizes 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 3-4 years, 10.00. www.bladeandrose.co.uk
Nairns has launched new intergalactic Berry Blast Astrobites, a fun and fruity snack packed full of the natural goodness of oats that give children the energy they need to get them through a busy day. With 40% less sugar than other childrens biscuits, these bite-sized wholegrain and wheat-free Astrobites are a delicious, healthy and convenient break-time snack.
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When I gave birth to my first son I was so shell-shocked from the sudden change in lifestyle that buying nice nursing underwear was the last thing on my mind. I just needed something functional that did the job, so I bought the first thing in my new size and scuttled off home. I soon regretted my hasty purchases and their lack of style and comfort; so when son number two was born I decided mummy deserved a treat this time around. I was delighted to find the range from Cake Lingerie; super stylish in gorgeous materials and really comfortable to wear. Their range includes maternity and nursing bras in beautiful colours with floral linings and gorgeous detailing. They are a dream to wear with easy clasps and are made even more comfortable and practical with Cake Lingeries washable nursing pads Cup Cakes, which are soft and extra absorbent. Cake Lingerie also specialise in sleepwear with a whole range of well-designed products offering comfort and functionality when you need it most. Now that Ive found a nursing brand that I like it seems a shame theres not going to be a baby number three!www.cakelingerie.com
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Clear photography Leith-based Clear Photography has photographed thousands of babies swimming underwater and now they are capturing the experience on video too. Sam Heaton of Clear Photography says, Its amazing. Babies can hold their breath under water and swim unaided to the surface before their first birthday. Catching these images yourself can be difficult as many pools dont allow the public to use cameras, but capturing that special moment is a challenge that we have become experts in. For more info go to www.clearphotography.co.uk
An evening of taster sessions and information to help you in your journey through pregnancy, birth and into motherhood. Experts will be giving short talks on topics such as: Help and support during pregnancy, birth,
and with your new baby Being a confident new mother The emotional benefits of having a record of
your childs development/milestones Sleep! Benefits for you and your new baby Gapping of the stomach muscles after birth.
To register for the event and for more info go to https://fitformotherhood.eventbrite.co.uk
Fit for Motherhood6.30-8pm, Wednesday 12th November
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Q Pootle 5CBeebies animated series Q Pootle 5 has landed on DVD! Join Pootle and his friends as they tackle the everyday problems of the final frontier in 13 fantastic adventures. Fans can also sing along with Okidoki Karaoke and discover how the series was created with interviews with cast and crew.
MADE has five copies of Q Pootle 5: The Great Space Race And Other Adventures to give away, courtesy of Proper Distribution.To be in with a chance of winning, tell us what type of karaoke you can sing along to on the DVD.Answers to [email protected] before Dec 12th.
Whether it is cooking in the toddler-friendly kitchen, going on a magical adventure in a treehouse or simply having an afternoon snooze, Edinburghs new nursery based at the University of Edinburghs Kings Buildings provides all this and more.
Designed by award-winning architect Malcolm Fraser and inspired by the concept of free play, Arcadia Nursery mixes indoor and outdoor play, with children able to move between the spacious, bright building and the specially landscaped garden with its grassy steps, sensory planting, mini-allotments and water play area. www.arcadianursery.co.uk
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Parent KindSarah Wheatley developed the Parent Kind course in response to discussions with other mums about their experience of the transition to becoming parents. Many felt there were certain things it was taboo to discuss in case they looked like a bad parent. Anxiety about not getting things right, and emotional stresses caused by relationships changing as a result of their new parenthood, made it difficult for some parents to enjoy their baby.
Everyone interviewed would have liked more emotional support, so Sarah a trained counsellor devised the Parent Kind course to give first-time parents a safe, supportive environment to develop greater trust in their own abilities and enjoy this new phase of life. www.birthandbeyond.org.uk
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Chance to WIN! Lovingly recreated for audiences across Scotland, this winter Scottish Ballet proudly presents Peter Darrells The Nutcracker at Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, 13th Dec-3rd Jan. After a fun-filled Christmas party full of magic and celebrations, young Clara falls asleep and dreams that she helps the Nutcracker Prince to defeat an army of giant mice. She is rewarded by a visit to the glittering Land of Ice and Snow where snowflakes come to life, and to the magical Kingdom of Sweets the enchanted Realm of the beautiful Sugar Plum Fairy.
To win one of two sets of family tickets for Sat 20th Dec, 2pm, just tell us who wrote the original score for the Nutcracker. Email your answers and contact details before Dec 8th to [email protected]
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Now in its 12th year, the Angela Watson School of Dance is a well-established school with a reputation for high standards and impeccable results. It offers fun, creative classes in nursery ballet, jazz, modern, tap and RAD Ballet for children aged 3 years to adults. Pupils have the opportunity to take RAD ballet exams, in-house tap and modern medal tests, participate in biannual shows at the Churchill Theatre as well as getting a fantastic chance to perform on the main stage and parade in Disneyland Paris!
Its well-qualified teachers provide the best possible training, which is evident through the exam results and pupils who have successfully auditioned for Scottish Ballet Junior Associates, Birmingham Royal Ballet, Dance School of Scotland and many more. Classes are held in Colinton, Fairmilehead and Firrhill High School dance studio. angelawatsonschoolofdance.co.uk
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Vivvi Photography is delighted to introduce Newborn Home Sessions. They come to you to create special memories of your newborn baby in the comfort of your own home. Three FREE home Newborn Sessions are available now! Please send an email with the title Newborn Home Session and your due date to [email protected]. Three lucky winners will get a free Taster Session for their baby. If you are looking for a great Christmas present they have Christmas Mini Sessions available. Please check Facebook for information www.facebook.com/vivviphotography, www.vivviphotography.co.uk
Disco Duck Edinburgh is very excited to be starting a new class at Clown Around on Restalrig Road. From 22nd October they will be dancing every Wednesday at 10am and you can play at the centre for half price afterwards. For more information and to book your first class for just 2 email discoduckedinburgh @btinternet.com
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Teaching your child to ride a bike is like giving them their first rite of passage, so what better way to teach them than on a 2-in-1 Boomer balance bike the smartest and most economical balance bike for ages 3-6.
With its attachable pedal and chain set, this balance bike becomes the childs first 12 bike once they are ready to make the transition from
Boomer Bikesbalance to cycling, giving the child confidence learning on a bike they are already comfortable with.
And no need to buy two bikes! your child has a bike that can last them for up to three years, then the pedals and chain can be removed so younger siblings can have a Boomer balance bike to learn on. www.boomerbalancebikes.co.uk
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For active kids who just cant help moving the minute they hear music, urban dance classes by Step it Up Dance are guaranteed to hit the right note.
Step It Up Dance, founded in Edinburgh in January 2012, teaches kids everything from Breakdance to Street Dance, Hip Hop and Cheerleading. Their structured classes and award-winning parties provide a fun, active and exciting way for kids to exercise and simultaneously help to build their confidence.
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The Knight Residence has been named the UKs best hotel by the worlds largest online travel agency, Expedia, and were giving readers the opportunity to stay there for free!
Edinburghs leading apart-hotel has 28 five star serviced apartments which provide substantially more space and facilities than top-of-the-range rooms in conventional hotels. Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, breakfast pack, lounge, free Wi-Fi, concierge service and secure parking. The Knight Residence, situated in Lauriston Street near the Grassmarket, has cots, cot bedding and high chairs available on request, free of charge. Kids get a free Knighty Night bear and activity pack, and all apartments have multi-channel TV with a wide selection of kids entertainment.
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TimeTwisters is the unique and award-winning, Ancient Egyptian themed indoor play centre for all children up to the age of 12 years. Offering a wide variety of play and exercise activities, with a separate area for toddlers and babies, a huge play structure for kids aged 4 and over, and a Sports zone for football and basketball, TimeTwisters is the Greatest Fun in History. And its not just great for kids the award-winning restaurant (UK Best Food & Beverage Offering 2009, 2012) offers a very wide range of freshly prepared healthy meals for all the family. The prize of a 3-month membership of TimeTwisters will give one lucky child free and unlimited entry to Edinburghs best play centre!
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After a hard day hitting the stores, theres nothing better than recharging those retail batteries by tucking in to a good meal. With its cool retro interior and unbelievably good food, Eds Easy Diner BBQ & Grill is the perfect place pre or post shopping spree. Rock around the clock at Eds all day, every day open for breakfast, lunch and dinner plus everything in between with fantastic music courtesy of the genuine Dime Selector juke boxes. Take a look at the menu and youll be transported to 1950s America: hamburgers, hotdogs, loaded fries, desserts to die for, and of course, the famous shakes.
To celebrate the opening of Eds Easy Diner BBQ & Grill at the Fort Kinnaird Shopping Centre Edinburgh were giving readers the chance to win a family meal for four.
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By Heidi Scrimgeour
Oh, the joys of early motherhood. Not only is your sleep stolen and
your body snatched when you become a mum, but youre also
catapulted headlong into one long anxiety attack or so it seemed
to me when my first baby arrived almost ten years ago.
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From walking and talking to potty-training and mealtimes, it seems like parenthood is an exercise in angst. Why is your child the last among their peer group to walk? Why cant your tot recite Flower of Scotland backwards like your best friends baby can? And what if they never crack toilet-training by the time big school looms?
The good news is that nearly ten years of parenting have taught me that the stuff we worry over endlessly when our kids are little rarely turns out to be anything of real consequence. This too shall pass really is the perfect mantra for early parenthood. So while youre reciting that and waiting for your child to grow out of whatever phase is most rattling your cage right now, here are four hard-won things Ive learned which I wish someone had told me when my kids were younger
Theyll walk when theyre good and readyMy first child didnt take his first unaided steps until he was 18 months old which, at the time, seemed a fair way behind all the other children we knew of the same age. While friends were revelling in their childrens first steps and enjoying the relative freedom of finally letting them toddle around the play park on their own two feet, I was missing out on conversations with other mums as my son insisted on dragging me around beside him like a human comfort blanket.
But now that hes almost a strapping 10 year old with more energy than one person could ever need, it seems laughable that I worried about whether he would ever walk. I wish Id known that it really is true that most children will walk when theyre good and ready. Theres no point rushing kids to reach those milestones you risk overwhelming them and actually making them feel more inhibited so the best thing you can do is practise patience and work to reassure them that whenever theyre ready to take those first steps, itll be perfect timing in your eyes.
As my friend Natalie whose second child had hip dysplasia and so was slower to walk than his peers says: Neither of my boys went to school crawling or wearing a nappy or without being able to chat, in the end.
Food issues are normal, and they dont last foreverI have yet to meet another parent whose child hasnt gone through some sort of fussy eating phase. (Never believe the parents who claim their kids dont do such things I am increasingly realising that those parents are either deluding themselves or simply struggling to accept the reality that their child isnt perfect.)
But while its normal for kids to experiment with food and go through stages that could make you want to tear your hair out with frustration, I wish I had known back when my kids were at this stage that it really doesnt last forever. And that actually whatever you try in a bid to fix the problem probably wont make all that much difference, so you might as well conserve some energy and
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simply wait for them to outgrow it.Each child is unique so treat them as such,
was the advice of my fab Health Visitor, agrees mum of three Kerrie Laverty. All of my children turned into adventurous eaters in their own sweet time, albeit not until they were at University in some cases!
Speech doesnt have to be a dramaLanguage delay isnt something I encountered with my own children but Ive seen the anxiety it can cause for many parents. And as with so many of the issues we lose sleep over when our children are little, it isnt necessarily something that will require intervention to address. Ive seen many children seemingly just decide to start talking after months of agonising worry for parents who have wondered why their tot isnt
babbling away like all their friends children are.When my first child was little she was mute
except at home and at her grandparents houses, says my friend Pippa, a GP and mother of two. She never said a single word anywhere else. It was very stressful because we thought she would be like that forever and it was very embarrassing because of course she never said thank you if anyone gave her anything when we were out. Her first nursery suggested we contact psychologists but her second nursery were very relaxed about it all and made us much more relaxed as a consequence.
The day she started primary school she started talking and she hasnt stopped since. Shes just started secondary school and I worried a bit that she might regress, but actually she sounds as though shes talking as much as ever at school.
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Its OK for your baby to hate baby groupsThis ones especially pertinent for me right now. My youngest child has just had her first birthday and Ive yet to take her to a single playgroup, except for the short-term classes that my local baby clinic put on for new mums in their first few weeks of motherhood. Its just not really practical to drag her out to Rhyme Time or whatever else we should be going to together - she naps at almost exactly the time of day that all the local baby groups are on, and as a freelance writer who squeezes work around my kids crazy schedules, nap time is pretty much my best chance at getting any work done. So theres just no way Im going to throw a spanner in the works by giving in to my inner fear that my child will be unsociable and uncivilised if I dont drag her to playgroups.
Heck, the truth is that some of my kids earliest bad habits were picked up from other kids at baby
groups, and Im not even convinced theyre really for the babies its the mums who benefit from having somewhere to hang out together. Thats well and good if youre a first time mum adjusting to your new life, or if your lifestyle affords you the chance to drink tea and chat to other mums while your baby bops others on the head with a plastic hammer. But Im not going to feel guilty because Im prioritising work and nap time over that.
I persevered far too long with things like baby gymnastics and music classes which Toby loathed thinking those things were good for him, agrees my friend Catherine, mum of two. I fretted that he was unsociable for not liking those kind of groups but in retrospect they just werent his thing. I wish Id realised that 2 year olds can have valid likes and dislikes too.
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ChrisTmas its for the kiddies, isnt it? Well, thats fine to say (as people will), but its a pressure. Of our four Christmases as parents, weve never yet achieved the perfect festive experience.
For our first, we had one 6 month old. How we missed dressing her as a cute Christmas pud and snapping some pics is beyond me, but for some reason it didnt occur to us. On the second one, the Main Present a shouty plastic tree with rolling balls that I couldnt wait to give our daughter (envisaging hours of contented absorption) didnt work, despite the miracle of our remembering batteries. Wed picked the only faulty one in the shop.
The next Christmas had the added interest of our daughter believing that I had just given birth to the baby Jesus (her brothers actual name is James easy to get confused if youre 2). Constantly starving from breastfeeding, this time I looked forward to the Christmas dinner as the big family experience. Annas auntie slaved away over the big chicken (we didnt have the strength to introduce a new foodstuff to a toddler), all the trimmings and seven types of veg. Anna ate a sausage and half a carrot.
Last year we didnt have a tree because I couldnt guarantee close, unbroken supervision of our 1 year old over the entire Christmas period. But we were going to Granny and Grandads, they always had a lovely tree, and there would be ample guards. Silent Night would play as Anna was lifted, after hours of decorating fun, to place the star on the top And then we were massively late, and the tree was finished when we got there. One bauble remained to hang.
Cathy Tingle is editor of Edinburgh for Under Fives, the family-friendly guide to Edinburgh www.efuf.co.uk
Magic moments Anna didnt seem to mind.
Wed already had my blunder at the pre-school nativity play.
Dizzy with sleep deprivation after a year of broken nights, Id somehow missed the significance of this occasion, in which she was starring as Third Sheep. Arriving late, I sank into my seat, looked around and thought, Hang on, this isnt right. Im missing a video camera to capture the entire proceedings, a paparazzo-style SLR for the close-ups and about five family members. The place was packed with grandparents, uncles and aunts, next-door neighbours, all armed with iPads and long lenses. Id turned up alone with just my phone as a camera. Anna wasnt bothered.
When children are little, is Christmas actually more for us than them? Maybe. My insistence that we all watch the Muppet Christmas Carol (which I regard as a work of festive genius) is only matched by their complete indifference to it. As with the rest of life, they have a completely different perspective on Christmas, and theyre probably appreciating the little things more. When I ask Anna What was your favourite thing about last Christmas? she answers, Decorating the tree at Granny and Grandads. One bauble; big moment. Despite our efforts, it seems, the Christmas magic will find a way. n
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By Susan Elliott
I spend my days viewing amazing creations from artists and designers around Scotland and am in constant wonderment at the imagination and capabilities of others. From paintings, textiles and ceramics to jewellery, food, soaps and more, our little country exceeds expectations every time. A quick pop into Cloudberry in Barnton, Pippin in Haymarket or the Marchmont Gallery gives you hundreds of choices for great gifts and home decoration, all the while supporting local businesses and keeping a creative Scotland revolving.
With over 5000 creative small businesses in Scotland, not to mention around 3500 independent food and drink producers, there has never been a better time to support your local businesses, and never has the selection and the choice of product been so great. Dont let your local shops and businesses go under, support independent and keep your communities thriving. yes, you could nip to the supermarket and buy some non-descript, over-sized flower canvases for your living room wall; but really, when we are lucky enough to have such a plethora of talent and creative people among us why would anybody choose to do that?
Here are Shop Scotlands top ten reasons why its important to buy local and shop independent this Christmas.
1. Personal ConnectionWhether youre shopping at a local gift shop, farmers market or craft fair its always great to speak to people and learn the story behind the product or meet the person who has created it. The next time you enter their shop or see them at an event itll be even better when they remember your face and greet you as a friend.
2. Local ProductsLocal businesses often create locally themed goods, and gift shops stock products which have an affinity to their area. A quick browse through Shop Scotland shows a hand drawing of Edinburgh Castle, a glass hanging of the Forth Rail Bridge and the landscape of Arthurs Seat captured on silver cufflinks. None of your mass produced tartan tat here!
3. Better ServiceLocal business owners really know their stuff and are passionate about the products they make and sell. They cater to demand and will often go that extra mile to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Remember most independent businesses survive on reputation, repeat business and word of mouth, so shopping locally means that you will nearly always receive a higher standard of service.
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5. 30 hour burn handmade candle 10 The Melt Pool, Glasgow, www.themeltpool.com
6. Edinburgh Slate Coasters 5.99 Layoutlines, Edinburgh www.etsy.com/shop/shopLAYOUTLINES
7. Whisky dropper and mini glass 40 Angels Share Glass, Bridge of Allan www.angelsshareglass.co.uk
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4. DiscoveryGoing along to a craft event or popping into a gift shop means you never know who youll see and what amazing and unique products you might discover. your purchase of a lifetime could be waiting for you right behind those doors and unless you take a step through youll never find it.
5. Feel Good FactorFeel good in yourself for supporting an independent business and knowing that youre helping someone make a living out of what they love doing. Obviously bagging yourself a superb piece of art, jewellery, soap or whatever it may be along the way is a huge plus too!
6. Environmental ImpactStocking products from local makers means the environmental impact of getting goods to a gift shop is significantly reduced. For the customer, walking to your local shop or craft fair a few times a year, as opposed to driving to an out of town shopping centre, will bring down your global footprint dramatically. Think of the money youll save in petrol and parking charges too.
7. Local CommunityLocal traders and small businesses tend to support local charities and community projects. That might be from a charity box on the counter and displaying posters to donating products to raffles or fundraising days. Without local businesses a lot of local support, exposure and community spirit would be gone.
8. AccessibilityFor the elderly, the vulnerable, parents with young children, those without private transport and others, having access to local shops and events is of great importance. Not everyone relishes the thought of a long journey to a busy shopping centre or out of town outlet, and a visit to a local shop or event combined with lunch at a local caf
can be the perfect day out for many. Local shops really help benefit the whole community.
9. EmploymentSupporting independent makers and the gift shops selling creations from these makers helps to keep numerous lines of employment and self-employment running. From the locally employed Saturday person at your local gift shop, to the small business owner up til the small hours designing and then bringing designs to life. Not to mention the small businesses who offer support to all of us such as the craft fair organisers, printers, accountants, business advice teams and the local coffee shop. Evidence has shown that for every 10 spent in an independent shop a huge 25 is generated for the local economy. This is compared to 14 generated when the same amount is spent in a multinational.
10. Future GrowthShopping locally is a great way to show a pride in your town or city and to support artisans for years to come. Every penny spent helps pave the way for the future of independent business in your area. Dont let your local area become a clone town!
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I like knowing my purchase is making someone feel happy/proud and the money is directly benefiting the person who put the effort in. I have a sentimental preference for things made by one person's hands, not an assembly line. I also like buying something fresh and unusual too much high street stuff is just a rehash of last season's craft fair trends. Sarah McGarva, Aberdeen
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I love to buy a good quality product I know I'll have for a long time. Buying local usually means my gift or purchase will have been made to a high quality with a nice story behind the production. I constantly feel guilt over clothes I've bought that come from exploitative supply chains. Lucy Donnell, Glasgow n
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9. Handmade Silver Pendant 40 Aileen Keys, Beith www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AileenKeysJewellery
10. Hand dyed silk red scarf 36 Mechelina Studios, Glasgow www.etsy.com/shop/MechelinaStudios
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