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BUY LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS

The Forth Bridges Christmas Gift Guide

Unique gifts from the Forth Bridges

Buying Christmas gifts from small businesses around the Forth Bridges supports the local economy, celebrates community talent, and results in unique, meaningful presents.

The gifts in our guide - from thrilling shark encounters and track days to traditional treats like gin, chocolate, and handmade toiletries - provide a one-of-a-kind experience that mass-produced items can't match.

If you're spoilt for choice, most local businesses also offer gift vouchers which make a thoughtful present for locals and visitors alike.

Local makers infuse creativity and quality into each product, giving recipients something truly special. Plus, shopping locally reduces environmental impact by cutting down on shipping distances.

Unique Local Gifts

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Give Something Back This Christmas

Support the RNLI

With 8 launches in October alone, the Queensferry RNLI is one of Scotland's busiest inshore lifeboat stations and provides a vital service to the local community.

Lifeboats are staffed entirely by volunteer crews and this year, the crew have been involved in a number of rescues, particularly at the popular Cramond Island.

Lifeboats can only launch with our support. That's why, this year, we're asking you to shop at our local RNLI shop for your cards, crackers, baubles, decorations and stocking fillers. It's not a hard ask as they stock a lovely range.

You can also support the local station by buying a virtual gift to fund a range of crew essentials, from fuel to wetsuits, gloves and wellies. These virtual gifts start at just £10.

You'll find our local RNLI shop on Hawes Pier, or you can shop online.

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