Gin gift hamper from the Isle of Harris Distillery

The specially curated gift set from the Isle of Harris Distillery combines the elements for enjoying their award-winning Isle of Harris Gin in good company.

A beautiful bottle of Isle of Harris Gin is accompanied by two hand-crafted, matching gin glasses to ensure the perfect pour is made in style.

Presented together within a bespoke gift box, photographic print, and accompanied by suggested serves, this is the ideal way to share our island spirit with friends and loved ones.

Contains on bottle of the Isle of Harris Gin; two Harris Gin Glasses and box; photographic print.

Whisky-themed gift hamper from Torabhaig Distillery

All at Torabhaig Distillery on the Isle of Skye wish the Festival of Small Halls great success in 2020 and are giving away a goody-bag of gifts from the whisky shop.

The 19^th century farmstead at Torabhaig in Sleat in the south of Skye is the location of this small, traditional distillery.  When the Visitor Centre re-opens next year, you will be able to enjoy a guided tour of the distillery and visit the café and shop in the courtyard.   

Torabhaig Distillery is set to release its first Single Malt Scotch Whisky which will be called Torabhaig Legacy Series 2017 in February next year.   

Mimosa skin from SkyeSkyns, Waternish

This beautiful hand-tanned skin from SkyeSkyns in Waternish is one of their best sheepskins to date.

The tannery’s Mimosa Collection are crafted from pure Scottish sheepskins, with beautiful soft wool and incredibly soft leather.

Established in 1983, Skyeskyns is the sole remaining commercial woolskin tannery in Scotland. 

Created and developed by Clive and Lydia Hartwell the venture was a dream nurtured for twenty years, ever since Clive first set eyes on the beautiful coastal village of Waternish.

Woollen throw from Skye Weavers, Glendale

A unique and beautiful woollen throw made from 100% Scottish wool and woven on the isle of Skye by Skye Weavers on the Waternish Peninsula.

This throw is made from local wool combining natural greys with a dash of yellow. The yellow was custom dyed for the company and is inspired by a lichen found frequently on Skye’s rocky shores: Xanthoria parietina.

Skye Weavers are a small weaving and sewing business on Skye. On their bicycle pedal-powered loom, they weave a variety of woollen products including scarves, blankets, throws and wraps and tweed.

The team of dedicated cyclists, weavers, warpers, cone winders, designers, menders, seamstresses and fixing-everythingers are Roger, Andrea, Paul, Angie and Alexander.

Ebb and Flow design mug by Edinbane Pottery

A wonderful hand-crafted mug from the talented makers of Edinbane Pottery.

Specialising in woodfired and salt-glazed pottery, Edinbane Pottery was set up by Stuart Whatley in 1971 and the pottery is a popular visitor attraction on Skye.

Stuart has regularly employed a small number of potters from the world over. Each person brings their own contribution, new ideas, experience and even a sense of humour!

All pottery is handmade and individually decorated.

This prize is for a beautiful Ebb and Flow 4″ mug. The design echoes the Island’s deep pools, river flows, rolling landscapes and night skies.

Bed and breakfast for two at the Sligachan Hotel

The dramatic and inspiring setting enjoyed by The Sligachan Hotel has been admired by many for generations. Nestled amongst the Red and Black Cuillins, with the sparkling waters of Loch Sligachan to its front, the hotel has served mountaineers, walkers and lovers of the wild Highland scenery since 1830. Not only a great spot for climbers, the Hotel is located at an important crossroads in the centre of the Island, offering a great opportunity to maximise sightseeing on Skye.

Enjoy the warm welcome, comfortable rooms, relaxing atmosphere and some of the best views on the Island during a one night’s bed and breakfast for two. This stay is for a date of your choice (subject to availability) during 2021.

Kayak taster sessions with South Skye Sea Kayak, Sleat

Discover Skye away from the crowds, journey along stunning coastlines, experience a new perspective and different views of our famous island. Enjoy a picnic on a remote beach, see wildlife and interesting coastlines, all with an experienced guide.

Develop your kayaking skills whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced kayaker, South Skye Sea Kayak offer anything from flat water skills to tide race and rough water paddling.

This wonderful prize is for two exciting half-day kayak taster sessions.

A virtual whisky tasting with Away from the Ordinary

Away from the Ordinary are offering the opportunity to win a place at a luxury digital whisky tasting.

The winner will choose from a number of public Away from the Ordinary virtual tastings, which will be held throughout 2021.  They will receive five carefully selected whisky miniatures, and will attend a tasting of their choice, in the comfort of their home.  

Tastings are led by whisky aficionado Aeneas O’Hara, who talks participants through provenance, tastings notes and the narrative of each malt.  Tastings tend to be conversational, informal but informed, and a lot of fun.

CD stack of Small Halls musicians’ albums

Enjoy the outstanding music of some of Scotland’s greatest traditional artists who just happen to be playing at Small Halls this year.

Inge Thomson, Hamish Napier, Su-a Lee, Angus MacKenzie, Megan Henderson, Ewan Robertson, Seàn Gray, Rachel Newton and Lauren MacColl all feature in this amazing 11-CD bundle of albums.

A trio of books with a Scottish theme

Fiction, fauna and fiddles feature in our fabulous three-book give-away.

An Archive of Happiness by Elizabeth Reeder

A Scots Dictionary of Nature by Amanda Thomson

Malin Makes Music Tune Book