Heathergems Blog

Ever wondered exactly how Heathergems come to life? This is the story of handmade jewellery from Scotland, where the rugged beauty of the Perthshire moors is transformed into exquisite wearable art through...

Each September, Pitlochry becomes the stage for one of Scotland’s most beloved cultural celebrations—the Pitlochry Highland Games. The 2025 games start on Saturday, 13 September.  Hosted...

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025, held from May 20–24 in the historic grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, promises a vibrant celebration of horticulture.  This year's event features an array...

At Heathergems, we are always developing new pieces of handcrafted Scottish jewellery. The latest addition to our range is this Dachshund Brooch. Perfect for any dog lover, this brooch captures the unique...

The Speyside Whisky Festival is one of the biggest whisky events in the Scottish Highlands, celebrating our national drink with ceremonies and events across the region. From the 30th of April to the 5th...

At Heathergems, we want to make it as easy as possible to celebrate your mum this Mother’s Day. That’s why you can use the discount code MOTHER15 for 15% off your order. This includes everything...

Earrings have become quite a staple of today's society and culture. It is arguably the most common and popular type of jewellery nowadays. No matter if for a special occasion or normal wear, you see them...

Heathergems, in present day, offers a wide variety of products for many to choose from, whether it's the ever iconic highland coo brooches or tree of life range, the list goes on. Back when the heather...

Something that most people can agree on is, sometimes finding the right gift for someone can be quite tricky. Whether its for a birthday, an anniversary, a wedding or some other special or formal occasion....

Pendants come in many shapes and sizes, they're worn all over the world and can transcend language barriers between people. They're unique, have some character and can give people a sense of personality...

The brooch nowadays is a very decorative piece of jewlery for many, it ranges from different shapes and sizes with different designs on them such as the Highland Coo Brooch or the Scottie...

One of the oldest trees in Europe is located in a small village in Perthshire, Scotland called Fortingall. (Quite near our Heathergems factory in Pitlochry!) The churchyard is host to a tree which has...

It's May, which means its that time of year when we put on the Highland Games and celebrate all around Scotland. Plenty of contests, dancing and, of course, the food and drink. That time of year when you...

When you think Scotland and what it has to offer you may think of the usual haggis, whisky or Irn Bru. But another staple of our culture is Highland Cows or 'Coos'. They're all-around Scotland and are...

There is a reason why the classic gifts like jewellery, chocolate and flowers are so popular for Valentine’s Day - it’s because they generally go down well. While we won’t recommend...