At Scotland's Bothy, we've always believed that a great gift shop should offer something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a handcrafted keepsake, a unique piece of homeware, or simply a fridge magnet or keyring to remember your visit to Aberdeen, we love bringing together a carefully chosen range of products that our customers enjoy.

While we stock many of the classic Scottish souvenirs that visitors expect to find, we're especially proud that a large part of our range is designed or made right here in Aberdeen and across Scotland. From handcrafted wooden and slate gifts created in our own workshop to products made by talented local artists and makers, supporting local craftsmanship has always been at the heart of what we do.

Looking Towards the Beach
Many of our customers have heard us talking about our latest project – The Beach Bothy.

We're currently in the process of obtaining our Street Trader's Licence and, once everything is in place, we'll be opening an extension (The Beach Bothy) of our main gift shop  on Aberdeen Beach promenade from a beautifully restored retro caravan.

It's something we're incredibly excited about, but it's also a project that's been many years in the making.

Not Our First Beach Adventure
Around twelve years ago, we experimented with bringing Scotland's Bothy to the beach using our van and a pop-up gazebo. We loved being by the seafront and quickly realised there was something really special about our chosen spot at Tunnels, the name given by the local surf community.

As anyone who knows Aberdeen will appreciate, the Scottish weather had other ideas! While the gazebo served its purpose, we always knew that if we ever returned to the beach, we'd want something with a little more character, a little more shelter, and a much more permanent feel.

That idea eventually became The Beach Bothy.

After plenty of planning, hard work and a fair amount of restoration, our retro caravan has been transformed into a unique little gift shop that we can't wait to open.

Bringing Scotland's Bothy to the Promenade
The Beach Bothy will allow us to bring a carefully selected range of our gifts, Scottish souvenirs, homeware and locally made products to a whole new audience. Whether you're enjoying a walk along the promenade, spending the day at the beach, or visiting Aberdeen for the first time, we'll have something for every budget and every occasion.

For Jase, the project is particularly close to home. As a keen surfer, not a great one hehe, but a keen one all the same, spending time at Aberdeen Beach has a long time been part of life, so combining the beach lifestyle with running a small independent gift shop feels like a natural fit. It's a chance to enjoy two passions at once—surfing and sharing the products and local creativity that make Scotland's Bothy what it is.

We Can't Wait to Welcome You
There's still a little way to go while we complete the licensing process, but we're looking forward to opening the hatch and welcoming both familiar faces and first-time visitors.

We'll be sure to keep everyone updated as The Beach Bothy gets closer to opening.

Until then, you'll still find us creating, making and welcoming customers at our George Street shop, where our workshop continues to produce many of the handcrafted gifts that have become such a big part of Scotland's Bothy.

We can't wait to begin this next adventure—and we hope you'll come along for the ride.