Christmas Gift Guides
Christmas is here! Well, nearly. After a generally bad 2016, we can help make sure your Christmas gift-getting goes off without a hitch with our series of Gift Guides.
Our section editors have picked out their favourite independent, exciting and unexpected gifts from right across the cultural map – click on the links below to read their choices, from socially conscious alternatives to the usual coffee table books to our pick of the best gifts from across Scotland's independent food scene.
Challenging the Narrative: A Literary Gift Guide
Literary suggestions aligned with the issues of our age, offering knowledge which, after a damning 2016, could help let in the light.
A Feminist Christmas Wishlist
Feminist Christmas gifts can't undo the dread terrors of 2016, but they can help numb the pain. Here's our picks, including sweary patches, exciting publications and passive aggressive donations.
2016's Best Comedy Books
From the evolution of sexual desire to Beyoncé, 2016 has been a special year for books by comedians; here are our favourites.
Hi, Tech! A Guide to Food Gadgets
Intelligent scales! Smart frying pans! Hi-tech butter knives! Our Food Editor braves the Internet of Things to help you find your foodie gifts this Christmas.
DVD Gift Guide: From Buster to 'Bustin
On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me... a collector's edition DVD (or more likely a Blu-ray, but that doesn't rhyme). Here are our picks.
A guide to Northern artists and makers
We collect some of our favourite local designers from Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds together for some festive shopping inspiration.
Good Taste: Scottish Food Gift Guide
Luxury chocolates, small-batch coffee and massive hampers filled with all sorts – here's our foodie gift guide.
Bottled Up: Christmas Drinks Gift Guide
The best beer clubs, craft spirits and liquid gifts this Christmas
Shop Local: Design Gift Guide
The beautiful wares of some of our favourite Scottish designers, focussing on small batch, handmade production, with ethically sourced materials
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