FLAVOURS OF FORTH VALLEY: A FOOD LOVER’S CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE

Explore the best Forth Valley has to offer with these flavour filled festive food and drink ideas. Whether you’re gifting, feasting or celebrating, our guide has everything to make the season merry and bright.

HAMPERS & GIFTING

Turnip the Beet

Want to turnip the holiday cheer? Create a personalised hamper or select from pre-made options filled with goods by local artisans. Order online or visit the deli to build your own unique hamper! Plus, don’t miss their wine and canape pairing event on 7th December and Long Table Feast on the 20th. Book and order here.

Dollar’s Deli

Give the gift of gourmet! Treat the foodie in your life to one of Dollar’s Deli’s bespoke hampers and gift boxes. Choose from a variety of sizes and fill it with gourmet products, wines and treats, or let their expert team curate one for you. Explore the range here.

Blairmains Farm Shop

Get your Christmas list checked off with Blairmains’ festive hampers, cheese boards and holiday feasting essentials. Put your order in early for a taste of Forth Valley under the Christmas tree! See what Santa has in store here.

Maggie’s Aberfoyle Kitchen
Pop some Scottish spirit in a hamper with Maggie’s handmade treats including buttery shortbread, sweet tablet and Clottie dumpling. Guaranteed to make anyone’s holiday merry and bright! Pay Maggie a visit or place your order online.

Ochil Fudge
Celebrate “Fudgemas” with Ochil Fudge’s festive 12 Days of Christmas set, featuring holiday flavours like Christmas pudding and gingerbread. Ideal for sweet-toothed friends or family. Order early to avoid disappointed tastebuds!

Stirling Distillery
This year’s Stirling 900 whisky gold bottle will make a stunning gift for whisky lovers. This exclusive release has a bold yet smooth profile, with flavours and aromas designed to echo the rich tapestry of Stirling’s past. Hurry, buy now before it sells out.

Allanwater Brewhouse
Countdown to Christmas with Allanwater Brewhouse’s Brewers Pack featuring 12 bottles of locally crafted beer. Choose from a wide range of exciting flavours from honey to choc pot. Pick your favourites here.

Stacey’s Designer Cakes
For a memorable sweet gift, order one of Stacey’s cupcake bouquets. These intricate, edible “bouquets” are perfect for dessert lovers or anyone who appreciates a creative touch. Get in touch to place your order.

Collymoon Craft Gin
Move over, figgy pudding – this year, it’s all about figgy gin! Collymoon’s Solas An Earriach gin blends fig, blood orange and vanilla for a holiday spirit that’s ready to shine. Order online or pop into the Woodhouse Kippen to pick up a bottle.

Rox Madeira
Give the gift of tranquility with Rox Madeira’s foraging walks, workshops and wellness therapies. A thoughtful gift voucher for those who appreciate connecting with nature and a peaceful escape from holiday chaos. You can also pick up tickets for next year’s Wild Food Festival.

St Mocha
Fuel up with St Mocha’s award-winning coffee blends, perfect for Christmas morning. A perky addition to any stocking or gift basket – buy from your local shop in Aberfoyle, Carbeth or Balmaha.

Weigh Ahead
Weigh Ahead’s Christmas hampers are ready for pre-order – perfect for adding a little magic to your festive season! From Hot Chocolate Pots to Christmas Eve Hampers packed with Clipper hot chocolate, marshmallows, reindeer dust and your choice of a ceramic bauble or tree PLUS a wooden snowman or magic Santa key. Order yours today.

Love Wakame

Looking for something a little different for the foodie in your life? Wish them a Berry Christmas with Love Wakame’s Festive Fruity collection of freeze dried wakame with raspberry, blueberry and honeyberry. All sown and grown in Scotland.

Camphill Blair Drummond

Don’t miss Camphill’s Advent Sale on Saturday 7 December from 1-4pm, the team have been busy making, baking and creating with handmade cushions, Christmas wreaths, framed paper art, bird feeders, glasswork, candles, homemade jams and more on offer!

FESTIVE FEASTING

Duncan Family Farms
Make Christmas dinner extra special with locally raised lamb. Duncan Family Farms’ sustainable practices ensure you’re getting high-quality, ethically sourced meat. Get your order in quickly!

Fodder + Farm
Tired of the same old festive flavours? Then checkout Fodder + Farm’s amazing selection of seasonings, spices and pickles. You’ll find recipe inspiration on their socials too!

The Woodhouse Kippen
For a fantastic collection of local goodies visit The Woodhouse farm shop. Fill your basket, before treating yourself to a well-deserved coffee and cake or festive lunch in the café! Remember if you dine in December, you’ll receive a 20% off card to use in cafe in January or February 2025.

Denholm’s Elite Meat
Denholm’s Pork Loin Festive Pack comes with all the trimmings – pork loin, chipolatas, stuffing and streaky bacon – for a complete holiday feast.

Foragers Foods
Spice up the season with Foragers Foods‘ range of chilli jams, peach chutney and oak-smoked chillies – an ideal gift for anyone who loves a bit of heat with their cheese board.

Old Leckie Farm
For a deliciously local Christmas dinner, Old Leckie offers beef, pork and lamb perfect for holiday meals. Their meats are responsibly farmed and award-winning. Visit their online farm shop here.

Piece Out
Hosting this season? Leave the catering to Piece Out. Their festive platters are perfect for effortless entertaining.

West Moss-side
Back in stock just in time for Christmas, West Moss-side Organic Farm’s Shetland Beef – with cuts perfect for traditional roasts to winter warming stews. Order from the Open Food Network or direct from the farm.

Milk and Honey
Pair your holiday dessert with small-batch, handmade ice-cream from Milk and Honey like Caramel Biscoff, Coconut Ginger Sorbet or Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée. Free collection from Riverside or local delivery.

IO Fibrewater
Help loved ones recover from holiday indulgence with a gut-friendly drink! Stock their fridge with IO Fibrewater, perfect for a refreshing Boxing Day boost.

The Golden Bottom Bakery
Balance out over indulgence with The Golden Bottom Bakery’s wholesome breakfast options!

FESTIVE GET TOGETHERS

Fletcher’s Restaurant
Recently named Stirling’s Restaurant of the Year, Fletcher’s is perfect for a holiday meal with family or friends. While you’re in, pick up an afternoon tea voucher for the perfect Christmas gift experience!

The But & Ben
Book a festive lunch or evening meal on select dates in December for an intimate holiday gathering with family, friends or coworkers.

An Darna
For a dining experience with a difference check out An Darna’s seasonal menu, which changes every six weeks, or pick up a voucher to pop in your loved ones stocking.

Kahani

With Christmas Day opening, you don’t have to stick to the traditional turkey this year – why not try some delicious Indian Street Food instead. Book a table here

Nooch

Our mouths are watering reading Nooch’s 100% plant based Winter menu. We can’t wait to try the Pulled mushroom sub with dipping gravy sauce! Messy, but so tasty looking. View the full menu here.

Coull Beans
Get freshly roasted coffee beans and a bacon roll at Cobeland Campsite’s winter weekend pop-up – the perfect end to your winter walk!

The Westlands
Plan your office party or family celebration at The Westlands, and enjoy a cosy, festive atmosphere!

Ladybird Tea Room

Looking for an experience to kick off the holidays? Book yourself onto one of the Ladybird’s Christmas Afternoon Teas. With everything from turkey and cranberry sandwiches to Black Forest Cheesecake, you’ll be feeling festive in no time!

Upper Ballaird Farm Coop
Join the farm’s wreath-making workshops and create a beautiful holiday decoration from natural materials. Great as a gift experience or a fun family outing, while supporting their community supported agricultural model.

Real Food Café
Take a break from holiday shopping with the Real Food Café’s famous fish and chips, followed by a marshmallow-topped hot chocolate – the perfect treat to enjoy by the fire after a wintery walk.

Broch Café
Recharge after the holiday festivities with a winter stroll in Strathyre, then stop by the award-winning Broch Café for some cosy fare.

Little Owls
A relaxing spot to refuel after shopping in the Hillfoots with a warm coffee and delicious cake. Their loaded cookies are divine!

For more festive inspiration follow our socials or check out our Members’ showcases and Associates gallery – where you’ll find a host of local causes and businesses to support this winter.