Linlithgow Shop owners save Christmas for Families
This time last year, witnessing (mainly) men from Linlithgow walking along the High Street clutching an almost lifesaving Gift Guide and Events document in hand, the week before Christmas, was a sight to behold.
Readers are becoming used to seeing cute children stealthily walking along the street looking for carved pumpkins, elves, snowmen, Easter bunnies, Christmas dinner items in shop windows as part of our seasonal trails. However, the fun activity of ‘man-watching’ with panic in their eyes, fills every retailer with joy in their hearts.
For they individually and collectively, know they can step up to the plate to become the saviours of Christmas for many a Linlithgow family, with the Linlithgow gift guide.
We have all the technology in the world at our fingertips; tax efficient distribution warehouses; and last-mile delivery drivers gearing up for the last-minute frenzy of BUY NOW buttons being clicked. And that’s fine, we all do it.
However, there comes a point when a delivery before Christmas Eve cannot be guaranteed. And that’s when the man-panic sets in. Like when his best man lost the ring at the wedding ceremony. Like when he forgot the passports at the airport. And it’s like when he once bought a kettle as Christmas present for his wife. The look of fear etched into his soul at the reaction, means these actions will never be repeated. That’s when he reaches for the Linlithgow gift guide.
And that’s why, at this time of year, national retailers have readily assembled perfume, body care and make-up gift packages at the main entrance, with a gift-wrapping service, and the seductive smile of a 20-something sales assistant.
And that’s why One Linlithgow has decided once again to produce this family-saving document for the people of Linlithgow. The Linlithgow Events & Gift Guide 2025.
What to buy in Linlithgow from the gift guide?
Over £500 of worthy gifts have been selected for the gift guide that can be bought locally from the High Street this year, as highlighted in our Linlithgow Gift Guide flyer insert in this magazine.
There are even QR codes to buy online and pop into each shop to pick up. Prices vary from £4.99 for a Tunnock’s Caramel Wafer Christmas Cracker, to a £100 Pottery class for two people.
A few other examples include:
MEG Mini Crossbody Saddle Bag for £25.00
A set of Pachamama Thistle Wrist Warmers for £21.95
Wild Swim Knit Hat for £16.00
•Flip 7 Card Game for £9.99
There is something to suit a variety of tastes and festive gifts.
For more gift examples to buy in the High Street, go to
Linlithgow.co.uk/christmasgifts/
The Linlithgow gift guide was designed, produced, printed, distributed and funded by the One Linlithgow Ltd business improvement district
