Get crafty

The perfect present for that creative friend, Craftiosity delivers a unique craft box every month, complete with tools, materials and step-by-step photo instructions as well as a video tutorial. Each project is different; one month you may end up with your own terrazzo-speckled clay dish, or you could find yourself creating a scented candle from scratch the next. 

Craft gift set subscription, from £28; visit the official Craftiosity site.

Ready, steady, cook 

Thai cuisine is among the world’s most fragrant and flavoursome. Give your foodie friends an experience they won’t forget with one of Chaophraya’s cooking masterclasses. They’ll learn to prepare a two-course Thai meal under the tutelage of an experienced chef, as well as receiving a welcome drink and taking part in a delicious tasting session.

Cooking masterclass, from £89; visit the official Chaophraya site.

Savour the flavour

Treat your loved ones to Johnnie Walker’s signature experience, with live performances, light shows and a chance to discover their personal flavour profile, which is then used to tailor three whisky cocktails to their tastes. If that’s not enough, there’s 10% off merchandise and at the bar on the day.

Johnnie Walker Journey Of Flavour giftcard, from £30; visit the official Johnnie Walker site.

Silver screen saviour

Edinburgh’s independent cinema, The Filmhouse, plans to re-open its doors next year with improved accessibility and even a new screen. For now though, they’re busy with refurbishment and logistics. A crowdfunder donation on behalf of the film buffs in your life will get access to great rewards like pre-screening invites. 

Filmhouse Open The Doors crowdfunder pledge, from £20; visit the Filmhose Crowdfunder site.

Easy does it

Everybody needs to relax. Ocho Spa in Glasgow offers online vouchers valid for any treatment, whether it’s a massage, manicure or facial. You can even go all-in with a luxury pamper day, which includes two treatments of your choice along with a two-course lunch in the adjoining bistro.

Spa gift voucher, from £5; visit the official Ocho Spa site.

Smell the coffee 

Cairngorm Coffee Roasters have been an Edinburgh staple for a decade; now get coffee right to your door with their subscription service. Choose how much you get, as well as the grind size, and then sit back and enjoy. Selections include their signature Guilty Pleasure blend as well as unique coffees from all over the world.

Coffee subscription, from £39; visit the official Cairngorm Coffee Roasters site.

Stay and play

Sexy-luxe-Victoriana is the theme at House Of Gods’ Edinburgh and Glasgow hotels. As well as gift vouchers, their beautifully wrapped hampers make a real impact under the tree and include an invitation to enjoy their ‘Treat Me Like I’m Famous’ package, with every indulgence included.

House Of Gods voucher, from £20; visit the official House of Gods site.

Read all about it

There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. Scottish Book Trust subscribers get a different one every month, hand-selected by Scottish authors: each comes with a postcard explaining the choice and a list of reading recommendations. There’s also a children’s subscription for mini-bookworms.

Book subscription, from £45; visit the official Scottish Book Trust site.