May 5 2020 Love Letter to Scotland If you have found yourself caught in the mystical and spell-binding Outlander saga and wish to be swept away to Claire and Jamie’s world, come and experience the land that inspired the writer Diana Gabaldon with WeeBox. Embark on an inspiring journey with stunning gifts to wear, read, taste and smell – this month, WeeBox brings the essence of Scotland straight to you at home. Outlander begins around the time of the Jacobite Rising of 1745. We follow the plight of Claire Randall (Caitriona Balfe), a nurse who is mysteriously swept back in time from 1946 to 1743. Seemingly stuck in the past, she meets the handsome Highlander Jamie Fraser (played by Sam Heughan). He is a brave soldier and Scottish landowner with Jacobite sympathies, educated in France and handy with a sword. But who were the Jacobites? Jacobite simply means, in Latin, ‘supporter of James’. The James this refers to is James the VII of Scotland, the last Roman Catholic monarch to reign over the kingdoms of England, Scotland and Ireland. Invaded by his Protestant son-in-law in 1688 and subsequently overthrown, James was forced into exile in France. Over the next sixty years James’ supporters would stage a series of rebellions with aim of restoring James and his heirs to the throne. Sometimes romanticised, during the 1st half of the 18th century, Bonnie Prince Charlie and his diehard supporters, the Jacobites, almost changed the course of history. Their attempts to drive out the House of Hanover and restore the Stuarts to the British throne is one of the great epics of the past. Have we whet your appetite to discover more?! Your WeeBox this month brings you the ‘The White Cockade – Historical Tales of the Jacobites’ book where acclaimed storyteller Stuart McHardy retells over 40 Jacobites stories which date back to the time of the Prince himself and his bitter defeat at the Battle of Culloden. Based on real people and events and including tales of love, loyalty, bravery and treachery, The White Cockade opens a window into this remarkable world and features a huge cast of colourful characters. With many of us spending a lot more time indoors at the moment, this is the perfect way to travel back in time to where it all began in Outlander. This plus so many more enchanting gifts were curated to bring the Scotland of Outlander a wee bit closer. We hope you can treasure them especially on World Outlander Day, the 1st June which marks the date Gabaldon published her 1st novel way back in 1991! Each year fans the world over pay tribute to the epic love story between Jamie and Claire on social media – and we hope you will join them and us too #WorldOutlanderDay
April 4 2020 Supporting Small Scotland – No. 1: Scottish Sea Glass Welcome to the 1st in our ‘Supporting Small Scotland’ Series as part of ‘Lifting the Lid’ on WeeBox! Supporting our local, Scottish artisans at this time has never been more important! Your support of WeeBox lets us support them! Here’s our 1st in the ‘Support Small Scotland’ series with Gaynor owner of Scottish Sea Glass, featured in the May ‘Outlander-inspired’ WeeBox “I am so delighted to have my work included in this month’s ‘Outlander-inspired’ WeeBox. The struggles and beauty captured in the Outlander story, highlights the strength, bravery, determination, authentic nature and proud character of the Scottish people. I feel these are qualities which are captured in the sea glass I collect and use in my work. The sea glass I gather has been broken and beaten down by the Scottish sea over the years. Never-the-less with time, determination, strength and patience it rises to the shoreline no longer beaten or broken…..but with a natural, unique and magical character all of its own. Just like the Scottish clansmen and woman in Outlander, the true beauty of sea glass lies in the history, the struggles and the strength it endured to become the wonderful creation it is today. In these unique and challenging times we are all experiencing from Scotland to North America and throughout our world, remember this…..Even the bottle, thrown away, then broken by the forces of the currents and tides, finally returns to us in time as beautifully shaped treasures. Folk then by chance or mindfully see the broken glass’s worth and take pleasure to pause and admire its quiet beauty. The process may be scary and harsh for the bottle – but the results can be wondrous. I hope you stay safe and calm during these times of change and find time to admire the small beauties this world has to offer.” Gaynor 💜🏴Please support Gaynor by following and liking her pages🏴💜 📣Facebook: @Scottish Sea Glass – Sea Glass Jewellery📣Twitter: @Scottishseaglas📣Instagram: @Scottishseaglass_🛍Website: Scottishseaglass.co.uk
January 1 2020 WeeBox joins LA’s Scots Stars for the braw Burns Bash! If ever there is a Burns Supper to be at, this is most definitely the one! WeeBox was honoured to be part of the annual Burns Bash LA to raise finds for Bafta LA’s Scottish Scholarships which provides financial support to Scottish students studying the creative arts in the US. The star-studded event to toast the Bard, Robert Burns was held at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. Each guest received a specially curated WeeBox brimming with Scottish joy from our braw Scottish Makers! Luxury Scottish Gold Hart candle, SixpennyBlue tablet, The Burns Supper book by leading expert Clark McGinn, Ross’s of Edinburgh rock, Burns gifts from D&C Supplies not to mention a very special consignment of 1901 Irn Bru which WeeBox arranged for guests to enjoy. The Fairmont Hotel was transformed into a Scottish castle by the inspirational events designer Charley of Bluebell Events for the annual Bash, hosted by Scottish TV presenter, actor and writer Ross King MBE. A highlight was sitting next to Sam Heughan who debuted his brand new whisky Sassenach Spirit! Sam, star of the hit TV series Outlander gave a riveting rendition of the ‘Address to the Haggis’ a traditional part of any Burns Supper. The iconic Scottish singer Lulu sang for us, including Auld Lang Syne accompanied by Robert Burns’ fiddle brought all the way by The National Trust for Scotland. The Selkirk Grace was given by John Reid, Elton John’s manager and of course the wee drams were provided by Sam and Sassenach Spirits. A night to remember and it‘s safe to say, we gave it laldie! “The WeeBoxes were the cherry on top of the cake that took the party to another level – thank you so much coming out here and all the effort that you put into making them all perfect” Charley, Bluebell Events Jan 23rd 2020. Santa Monica, CA. Burns Night 202 at the Fairmont Hotel. Hosted by Ross King.Jan 23rd 2020. Santa Monica, CA. Burns Night 202 at the Fairmont Hotel. Hosted by Ross King.
August 8 2019 Edinburgh our romantic capital We are proud to bring you this month’s ‘Auld Reekie – Edinburgh our romantic capital’ WeeBox, brimming with gifts to take you on a journey through our capital city’s cobbled streets Edinburgh Festival audience breaks three million barrier for the first time August is by far the most vibrant, busy month in Edinburgh’s calendar. This year more than 3 million visitors flocked to our capital for the 1st time in its history! The combined audience for cultural events in the city topped 4 million when the attendees at the military Tattoo at Edinburgh Castle and visual art festival are taken into account too! When will you come to visit?! Take a journey through Scotland’s capital, ‘Picturing Scotland – Edinburgh’ Enjoy this wee book that takes you on a journey, capturing Edinburgh’s moods and famous landmarks. Dip into the city’s fascinating past and discover some its best kept secrets! Bring Edinburgh’s illuminated cobbled streets to your home: What better way to bring the romance straight to you than with this elegant ‘Sightlines Edinburgh Papercut Lantern’ by Couthie Gifts. Depicting Edinburgh’s iconic buildings, casting a warm glow and atmospheric shadows when lit – heaven! We’ve even included a special ‘Scottish Breakfast’ tea from the iconic Edinburgh Tea & Coffee company … so make a wee cuppa, sit back and enjoy the full Edinburgh experience! ‘Edinburgh Castle Sunset’ by Kevin Hunter We are honoured to include this stunning print by one of Scotland’s most prolific contemporary Scottish artists … not to mention a best seller with visitors to Edinburgh Castle. Which bookmark did you get? The Lion Rampant Bookmark “The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland”, or more commonly known as the “Lion Rampant” is flown over the Palace of Holyrood in Edinburgh and historically used by Scottish monarchs – golden history indeed! Or, The Luckenbooth Bookmark – Scotland’s most romantic symbol of love! Dating back to the 17th century and often given as a token of betrothal, the Luckenbooth is so called as they were first sold from the ‘locked booths’ of goldsmiths on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Bring ‘The Athens of the North’ to your wardrobe: This stunning tweed corsage is perfect for wearing anywhere and imagining you’re walking the cobbles of Old Town! Designed using the best of tweed by Earth Squared based in North Berwick, near Edinburgh .. which colour will you get? le deagh dhùrachd! With best wishes, WeeBox HQ x
June 6 2019 Outlander-inspired! Be transported back in time with WeeBox and Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander books this month! Clans, tartans & tweeds, ancient recipes and of course, castles. Delve into the history and romance of Scotland wherever you are in the world! ‘Take me home to Lallybroch’ Hand-crafted within a hairsbreadth of Lallybroch (Midhope Castle) by Louise of Leviko Designs, we bring you this stunning bookmark of gemstone and crystals which surround the ‘key to Lallybroch’. Lallybroch is the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser, the fictional character in the Outlander series, set in 18th century Scotland. Jamie is a Scottish soldier and landowner, well-educated and raised to be the future Laird of Lallybroch. Midhope was built in the 15th Century and was built by John Martyne, laird of Medhope. It was rebuilt in the mid 1600s and remains much the same today. Claire’s Traditional Tweed Outlander is inspiring innovative Scottish designers to breathe new life into Scotland’s heritage fabrics. The show’s talented costume designer, Terry Dresbach, who sources local materials for authenticity—has played a large role in this new Scottish style-spotlight. Dresbach credits Scotland’s “extraordinary” craftsmanship and the country’s “real integration of nature into the work that’s done here” for the long-awaited fashion reinvigoration. So we’ve found you this bonnie tweed purse, designed by Earth Squared, a local design house based in North Berwick, near Edinburgh … which one did you get? Phoebe Sherston’s traditional bramble* jam (*blackberry) Diana Gabaldon’s ‘The Fiery Cross’ brought us inspiration to create this exclusive bramble jam hand-crafted by Pipsqueak Preserves! The bramble or Smear Dubh was much valued by old Highlanders and this old-fashioned jam, is Pipsqueak Preserves re-imagining of what Phoebe Sherston would have brought to the battlefield at Alamance. Enjoy and take a step back in time! “Jamie and the Governor, shaken out of their nose to nose confrontation, had also retired to the shadows; I could see them, two stiff shadows, one tall and one shorter, standing close together. The element of danger had gone out of their tête-a-tête, though; I could see Jamie’s head bent slightly toward Tryon’s shadow, listening. “… brought food,” Phoebe Sherston was telling me, her round face pink with excited self-importance. “Fresh bread, and butter, and some blackberry jam and cold chicken and…” “Food!” I said, abruptly reminded of the parcel I held under my arm. “Do pardon me!” I gave her a quick, bright smile, and ducked away, leaving her open-mouthed in front of the tent.” The Fiery Cross (Chapter 72 – Tinder and Char) Wear Doune Castle with pride! Own your own wee piece of Doune Castle or Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan Mackenzie! This bonnie, cotton bag bearing the stunning medieval stronghold was designed exclusively for WeeBox by our great pals at Brave Scottish Gifts. It is here at Doune Castle, that we are introduced to many important Outlander characters, including Murtagh, Mrs Fitz and Laoghaire MacKenzie as well as Colum MacKenzie, Laird of the Clan, his wife Letitia and their son Hamish. Much of the castle was used in filming. The huge courtyard, and great hall were used to great effect, as well as the surrounding grounds. One interesting exception was the Doune Castle kitchen. A set was built to exactly replicate the castle’s kitchen, presumably to help make filming easier. We had 2 braw options for the ‘book’ element of this month’s WeeBox, so we decided to bring both for our Clan to try … which one did you get? Chronicle your own Scottish adventures Celebrate the fight for love, honour, and the Scottish Highlands with this deluxe Outlander notebook, inviting you to pen your own inspiring travels OR Follow the Clan Fraser Origin Story Enjoy the stirring story of Clan Fraser from the beginnings in the mist of Caledonian history with this bonnie wee book. Frasers of Lovat, Jamie Frasers Clan in ‘Outlander’ was in fact, a junior branch of the Clan Fraser. It was during the 14th century when Clan Fraser split into two separate clans – the Lowland Frasers of Philorth, and the Frasers of Lovat – which are today recognised as two separate clans with common ancestry.
July 7 2018 The Outlander Effect A ‘love letter to Scotland’! That is what your Outlander-inspired WeeBox brings you this July! Just like Claire, the World War II nurse of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander books, be transported back in time to 18th century Scotland and the time of the Jacobite risings – standing stones, clans, ancient recipes and of course tartan! Standing Stones, Clan Fraser, Dragonfly? Which charm did you get? Exclusive jewellery designers Hamilton & Young on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh bring you their collection inspired by the romance of Jamie and Claire in 18th century Scotland. Their collection of exclusive jewellery is inspired by that romantic tale of two people in love – Jamie and Claire – while Scotland weaves its magic in each stunning piece. Tartan and Clans Widely regarded as being the authority on Scottish clans and tartan, this very special book is close to the hearts of both Scottish natives and the millions of people across the world who have ancestral connections with Scotland! One of the bestselling books on the subject, this title by Ian Grimble is widely regarded as being the authority on Scottish clans and tartans. A comprehensive guide to this ever-popular aspect of Scottish culture, featuring 150 tartans in full colour. Alongside the tartans are histories of the origins of each clan and their plaids – we know it will be the perfect way to bring your Scottish heritage alive. The world famous Selkirk Bannock! Often seen in Mrs Fitz’s kitchen, the famous Scottish Selkirk Bannock is still handcrafted today – most famously by Alex Dalgetty & Sons in the heart of the Scottish Borders! Enjoy sliced with a spread of butter, scrumptious! In Scotland, where the term originates from the Gaelic bannach, meaning cake, bannocks were originally round, medium-sized flat breads made from a wet dough of barleymeal and/or oatmeal. (Meal is an unsifted powder, coarser than flour, ground from any grain.) They were cooked on a girdle, or griddle, and were cut into scones, or wedges. Dalgetty‘s world famous Selkirk Bannocks are the benchmark for all others to be judged, and we believe that none come close. Handmade to a recipe well over 100 years old which involves long dough fermentation to produce flavours that you would not believe possible from a fruit bread. Using the sweetest sultanas and lashings of creamy butter, only Alex Dalgetty & Sons know how to make a true Selkirk Bannock. Best served sliced and spread with butter, or even try it toasted for a change. For something extra special why not try making a sumptuous bread and butter pudding. Exclusive Brave Scottish Gifts ‘Standing Stones’ Postcard Inspired by the Outlander heroine Claire’s magical encounter in the Scottish Highlands – an event that changes her life, share these Standing Stones or let yourself be transported to our bonnie land. These Calanais (or Callanish) Standing Stones, are located on the west coast of Lewis and you can’t help but wonder at the motivation of our ancestors to build such monuments over 3000 years ago. Je Suis Prest! Are you ready? Brave Scottish Gifts bring you this exclusive ‘Je Suis Prest’ t-shirt to salute Jamie and the Fraser Clan! WeeBox HQ first met Thomas, the creative genius behind Brave Scottish gifts 2 years ago. We love his often irreverent take on Scottish humour and his absolute commitment to producing high quality Scottish gifts for Scots-at-heart all over the world! Andy, the Highlander! Is it your dream to visit Scotland? Well, WeeBox has the perfect tour guide for you! We highly recommend Andrew McAlindon, Andy the Highlander – unique, incredible insights and fun as you take part in the action too! Having filmed in Outlander Seasons 2 & 3, Andy transports you as one of Jamie Fraser’s Highland men 💪. And that’s not all – Andy delivers scenic, historic, whisky & custom tours too – so something for everyone, no matter what it is YOU 💜 about Scotland 🏴 Just for our WeeBox Clan this month – an exclusive discount offer inside your July WeeBox! www.highlandertours.co.uk
April 4 2018 O’er the Sea to Skye The Isle of Skye, or Ant-Eilean Sgitheanach in its native Gaelic tongue, is an almost mythical place to many Scots and arguably the most magnificent our Scottish islands. “Let WeeBox take you ‘o’er the sea to Skye!” The most magnificent of Scottish islands …. WeeBox HQ have included a bonny wee book for you to take a journey to the Misty Isle with its romantic castles, magnificent sea-scapes and alpine peaks of the famous Cuillin Ridge. O’er the Sea to Skye exclusive bag! We have something braw for our WeeBox Clan this month and any Outlander fans! An exclusive bag designed by Brave Scottish Gifts lets you own the haunting Outlander adaption of ‘The Skye Boat Song’ and brings to life the beautiful, iconic score….. simply breathtaking! To ‘Ewe’ from WeeBox 💜! Wee, fluffy, black-faced sheep are everywhere on Skye, in fact there are more than 100,000 of them! So we thought we would bring ‘ewe’ your very own to love! Which bonny design did you receive? Indulge …. straight from a Skye lochside kitchen! Ooooh does WeeBox have a sweet treat for you! The Isle of Skye Fudge Company has created this traditional Scottish tablet straight from their kitchen on the west coast of Skye! Heaven! For most Scots, tablet is our favourite sweet and dates back to the early 1700s. This long history was first noted in ‘The Household Book of Lady Grisell Baillie’ and today is our traditional after dinner sweet and features in many Scottish weddings or functions as the finale to a special event. Enjoy!! Your Scottish ‘Loving Cup’ Tracing its origin to distant Scottish chivalry, the Quaich (from the Gaelic word ‘cuach’ meaning ‘cup’) is a timeless reminder of the enduring values of friendship and hospitality on The Isle of Skye. WeeBox HQ hopes you 💜 your WeeBox as much as we did curating it for you, o’er the sea to Skye!
September 9 2017 Love Letter to Scotland Epic Scottish scenery, Highland warriors and a love-triangle with a time travelling twist – it can mean only one thing, Outlander! If you haven’t heard of it yet, you will soon. The books and TV series have been compared to a ‘love letter to Scotland’ and this month WeeBox salutes the premiere of Season 3! “It has always been forever, for me, Sassenach” Jamie, Outlander The Outlander-inspired WeeBox has been curated to help you create the perfect experience for watching Season 3 unfold …. Outlander’s heroine, Claire loves a wee dram and WeeBox is saluting her with a beautiful, handcrafted whisky barrel tea light from Whisky Wood Scotland. So pour yersel a whisky and enjoy Jamie and Claire by candlelight! Acclaimed ‘Scotland in your Pocket’ artist Kevin Hunter has created an enchanted standing stones painting ‘Callandish Moonlight’ to transport you to the mythical Highlands. To make this even more special, our followers voted the painting hands down their favourite on our social channels – a real favourite with Outlander fans and those who just love the ancient mystery of Scotland. Here at WeeBox HQ, we love to bring you exclusives – designs you can’t buy anywhere else! This month, we do this with a stunning Outlander-inspired cotton bag. Chic with a romantic twist, you’ll look ‘affa bonny’. Perfect for carrying your essentials around the toon! “A priest once told me my healing skills are a gift from God.” Claire, Outlander When WeeBox HQ discovered this small, but beautifully formed Outlander quote book which includes Claire’s mortar & pestle she used to heal the sick – we knew we had to have it for you! Perfect to display and enjoy in your home. Finally, set the candlelight, sip your dram, turn on Outlander and indulge in an exclusive luxury, handmade Scottish tablet we have created for you! Heart-shaped for Claire and Jamie, and wrapped in Fraser Clan tartan ribbon it bears the romance of ‘da mi basia mille’ (Latin for ‘give me a thousand kisses’ and inscribed inside Claire’s wedding ring). So special and even more scrumptious! Until next month ……. 💜 Slàinte Sassenachs!
August 8 2017 Oh, aye, Sassenach get yer Outlander-inspired WeeBox! We know you love Outlander as much as we do here at WeeBox! That’s why we have curated a very special WeeBox to salute Season 3. Filled with beautiful Outlander-inspired gifts, this special WeeBox will help you create the perfect experience for watching Season 3 unfold! Watch our Facebook page for more ‘Wee Peeks’ too! ***THIS OUTLANDER-INSPIRED WEEBOX IN NOW SOLD OUT AND UNAVAILABLE TO ORDER*** So why not bring the romance of Scotland a little closer – Order your special Outlander-inspired WeeBox TODAY by clicking the thistle button below: Your WeeBox will be shipped during the 1st week in September and to keep the magic alive, why not make it the first of a WeeBox subscription! Order a 6 or 12 month subscription to keep the magic alive! #nomoreDroughtlander “I’ve always had a great passion for Scotland and that’s why I love WeeBox. Being part of the Outlander family, I know the WeeBox Clan have put much thought into this special Outlander-inspired box to salute Season 3! A definite MUST” Actor Robert Cavanah, Jared Fraser (Jamie’s cousin Season 2) Pardon us as we swoon!! Note: WeeBox is shipped during the 1st week of September and typically takes 7-10 workings days to arrive. We cannot guarantee arrival for 10th September Season 3 launch date.
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