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How We’ve Made Easter Eggs Scottish
At Chocolates of Glenshiel, we’re all about finding the very best Scottish flavours and ingredients to encase in our chocolate to bring you a wee taste of Scotland. Every mouthful of our chocolate brings you something local, delicious and sustainably sourced; and...
The Ultimate Scottish Christmas Gift Guide 2025: Luxury Presents for Every Budget
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bring on fairy lights, mulled wine, Christmas markets and gifts under the tree. It can be easy to get a wee bit stressed about finding the perfect present. Don’t let Christmas shopping drag you down! We’ve got ideas aplenty...
Which Chocolates Your Mum Will Love This Mother’s Day
She loves gardening She loves fruits and flowers, and she's in tune with the seasons. Springtime is any gardener's favourite time of year, when the drab, brown garden comes alive with blooming yellow daffodils and purple crocuses. She'll love the Spring Selection,...
A Scottish Christmas Gift Guide
It’s the season of giving! We’re sure you’re on the hunt for the perfect gift for everyone this year, and if you’re anything like us, you love the gifts you give to be unique; support small and independent businesses; and be locally sourced. Well, we’re here to make...
How to Pair Whisky with Chocolate
One of Finlay’s favourite things to do in the kitchen is design chocolate recipes, packed full of fresh Scottish ingredients to pair perfectly with some of the exquisite whiskies we have on our doorstep. Whether you’re operating a chocolate kitchen in the Scottish...
How to make Christmas Chocolate Bark
Chocolate bark is the latest festive, no-bake, kid-friendly, easy and fun to make Christmas treat - what more could you ask for really? There are so many different designs to give your chocolate bark, so this really is a fun way to get create in the kitchen. Chocolate...
How to Make the Best Hot Chocolate
In our humble opinion, we make Scotland's best hot chocolate. In five easy steps, you can too!Step 1Measure out a mug of milk.We like to use whole milk, but you can use an alternative like oat, coconut or hazelnut if you prefer dairy free.Step 2Chop up around 50g of...
The Health Benefits of Dark Chocolate
If – like us – you’re chocolate daft, we have some great news. As it turns out, there are many health benefits to eating a wee bit of chocolate every so often! Admittedly, dark chocolate is far healthier than milk and white, though a study published in the Journal of...
The Best Christmas Days Out in Scotland
December is upon us and it’s time for some Christmas cheer!If you’re looking for some festive fun over the coming month, Scotland is the place to be. Here’s a roundup of some of the best Christmas days out around the country:1. Christmas Fun - The Cairngorm Reindeer...
The Best Places to Eat in Glenshiel and Kyle of Lochalsh
If you’re heading up to the Highlands on a wee trip sometime soon, you’ll be looking for the best places to grab something delicious! Whether you’re destined for Glenshiel or maybe you’re just passing through on your way further...
The Summer Selection 2022
Our Summer Selection has arrived!As you may know, we draw inspiration for our seasonal releases from our experiences in the Scottish Highlands. We look for flavours we think epitomise each of the Scottish seasons and begin to design flavoursome ways to pair them with...