5 souvenirs...what would you ask for?

[angel81chick]

Hello all...

My sisters are leaving for England and Scotland this week. I need to give them a list of things I want.

Though I have been to England before, I have yet to visit Scotland, so I'm not sure what to ask for.

This is where you all can help....is there something in particular that is a must have or quintessential to the Scottish experience?

TIA

Oh yeah...so far, I am asking for a Burberry scarf, seeing as it is so "english"

 

[lara0112]

shortbread, haggis, edinburgh, highlands - i know very cliche but this is what i fell in love with when i was there. honestly, scotland is one of my fave countries, if not the favourite! totally love it.

seriously, you could ask for shortbread and maybe traditional scottish wool jumpers - at least as far as I saw that was something quite trad for there.

best is though if some scots would input, as they know all the 'insider' stuff... lucky your sisters, wish I could go!

 

[lara0112]

as for burberry - the actual 'burberry' check is not really worn in UK except football crazies. I would ask for something more understatement from burberry .

also quintessentially English - something from Topshop, PG tips (tea), and Galaxy Ministrels (ok, that is just what I miss right now - used to live there and I want MINISTRELS!).

 

[Label Addict]

Burberry was made in Wales but now it's closed and relocated to China or somewhere.

Scottish - Hagis (if you dare), Shortbread, Tartan, Whiskey

England - Tea, Newcastle Brown Ale, something from Harrods, cadbury chocolate, something with the Queen on

 

[pidgeon92]

A Radley bag! I actually got mine when I was in Italy last Fall... If I end up back in England, I will be looking for another one!

http://www.exclusivehandbags.co.uk/...in_cat=1&catID=-1&subcatID=-1&SubmitSearch=Go

 

[angel81chick]

A Radley bag! I actually got mine when I was in Italy last Fall... If I end up back in England, I will be looking for another one!

http://www.exclusivehandbags.co.uk/...in_cat=1&catID=-1&subcatID=-1&SubmitSearch=Go

OMG, thank you so much Pidgeon....these are oh so cute!!!

 

[BagAngel]

From Scotland perhaps something tartan, they have different tartans for different clans!

From England, well if in London then definitely something from Harrods

 

[merika]

Marmite? Marie biscuits? Earl grey tea?

 

[Blair Waldorf]

My ex got me a pretty tartan blanket (not name brand, but nice and warm!) from Scotland. Also some mead.

 

[KatsBags]

My favorite souvenir from London was my double handled tote bag from Harrods! I didn't carry it there as I didn't want to look too "touristy" but I still carry it!

 

[purly]

Scotch

Teas...

 

[Sunshine]

Something from Harrods for sure, and on the cheaper side.... Walkers Cheese and onion Crisps!! God I miss those.

 

[MaxHavoc]

I agree with the others....

A tote from Harrods (they have the cutest little dog mascot...I'm a sucker for a cute doggie)

Tea Mug (I love the size of a lot of these...usually as tall as a normal mug but slender)

Tea

Shortbread

Candy (I love British candy...I'm not a huge candy fan but the British stuff tastes so much better than the overly sweet stuff we're used to in the States)

And I always ask for Migralieve (sp???) an OTC pain reliever with codiene. ***Technically, you're not supposed to bring these back though***

 

[riffraff]

Marmalade, jam, tea, shortbread, Tea Caddy

 

[purly]

Walkers Cheese and onion Crisps!! God I miss those.

Those are soooo good.

Also, cadbury carried a bunch of chocolate bars that I've never seen in the US that are good (and a cheap gift).