If you’re still looking for that personal Christmas present, and are frankly trying to steer clear of Amazon, look no further than the ÒR handmade Christmas gift guide – as chosen by our own members of staff!

We spend all year researching and rummaging around for the best independent businesses and craftspeople from Skye, from Scotland and from all over the world, because we believe that shopping small, local and independent is beneficial for everyone. So to celebrate this each of us have chosen our favourite independent and handmade items stocked in ÒR. All perfect for Christmas, all made with love.

And you know what they say: every time you buy from an independent business, someone somewhere does a tiny happy dance. A nice way to spread a bit of festive cheer and kindness, no?

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ÒR Independent & Handmade Christmas Gift Guide

Jen’s choice: Philippa Thomas print ‘Portree in the snow’

For the art-lover & and Skye enthusiast

ÒR founder Jen has chosen this gorgeous limited-edition linocut print of our Skye home of Portree made by local Skye artist Philippa Thomas. It’s a perfect snow globe of a very Christmassy Portree and our pretty harbour.

Rosemary’s choice: Nmarra earrings

For the style icon

Perfect for the festive party season, the Nmarra warm brass earrings are big enough to make a statement but stylish enough to look chic, and from new Glasgow-based designer Jen Stewart too. Often seen adorning Rosemary’s ears as she works cheerily away in either of our Portree shops.

Linda’s choice: Clod & Pebble mug

For coffee aficionados

The woman with the bells-and-whistles coffee machine in her home has chosen the Clod & Pebble handmade mug as her handmade Christmas gift item. Each one of these roomy ceramic mugs is made by trained sculptor Christopher Viviani in Ayrshire, Scotland, so is entirely unique. Get a fraternal twin pair for people in need of a bottomless cup every morning.

Jane’s choice: Tweedmill throws

For the homebird

Although currently travelling around Argentina (we’re a well-travelled bunch at ÒR!) we already know Jane’s favourite: these Tweedmill throws and blankets! Tweedmill are a UK-based independent company, and their throws are made of British wool in a dazzling array of colours and patterns that’ll brighten any room and are great for cosy nights in.

Angie’s choice: Chickpea hot water bottle cover

For: the one who is always cold

It’s about time hot water bottles get a contemporary makeover isn’t it? Angie has picked this range of lovely Chickpea knit covers as her handmade Christmas gift. Coming from UK designer Harriet Grist’s range inspired by everyday stationery (amazing), get this for that person who always, always has cold feet.

Anna’s choice: Collingwood-Norris RUM hat & scarf

For the outdoorsperson… who makes it fashion

Doesn’t Anna look ready for a snowy winter in this cosy lambswool knitwear from Collingwood-Norris? Made in the Scottish Borders by Flora Collingwood-Norris, these hat and scarves can be mix & matched in a range of colours, and of course being Scottish, this company knows a thing or two about keeping out the cold (as do we, come to think of it!)

Not technically a homemade Christmas gift, but because we love them so much…

7. Chloe’s choice: Lightstyle Pom pom lights

For: the Christmas minimalist

None of us can really resist these electric pompom lights that manage to look both cosy and snowy at the same time. Drape around a tree, mantelpiece, bannister - or like Chloe, just carry them around with you and veritably glow with Christmas spirit.