This category brings together wholesale suppliers across three connected product areas: celtic crafts including handmade and heritage-inspired pieces, celtic books covering Scottish history, Gaelic culture and illustrated gift editions, and games with Scottish and Celtic themes suitable for all ages.

It sits within the Scottish Gifts section at Scotland's Trade Fairs and is one of the strongest categories for gift retailers, heritage venues and tourist-facing businesses. Exhibitors range from independent craft makers and small-batch producers to specialist publishers and games designers.

Buyers from gift shops, tourist attractions, heritage centres, museum shops and independent online stores will find the broadest and most relevant wholesale options here.

Retailers supplying customers in Edinburgh, Glasgow and other heritage destinations, where demand for traditional celtic crafts and Scottish cultural product is consistently high, will find targeted ranges well matched to their customer base. If authenticity, story and cultural identity matter to your shoppers, this category rewards a thorough browse.

Requirements vary by exhibitor and product type, and are best discussed directly on the show floor at Glasgow SEC. Scotland's Trade Fairs is a trade-only event, and meeting suppliers in person means you can review samples, assess quality and agree terms, whether you are buying across all three product areas or focusing on one.

Many exhibitors in this category are experienced in working with independent retailers and can offer flexible first-order arrangements accordingly.

Across crafts, expect handmade and heritage-inspired product including pottery, woodwork, textile art and pewterware, much of it drawing on Celtic motifs and Scottish design traditions.

Celtic books span illustrated gift editions, Scottish history, clan heritage and Gaelic culture. Games in the category range from traditional Scottish pastimes reimagined for modern retail to card and board games designed around Celtic and Scottish themes.

Quality and presentation standards across all three areas are consistently aimed at gift market and boutique retail.

Buyers can Register Now to attend Scotland's Trade Fairs, where crafts, books and games suppliers can all be visited and ordered from directly on the show floor.

Suppliers of celtic crafts, books, games and related Scottish gift product who want to reach trade buyers can Apply for a Stand by contacting Springboard Events directly. The show is a B2B trade event and is open to registered buyers and exhibitors only.

Traditional Celtic crafts encompass the making disciplines rooted in the artistic traditions of the Celtic peoples of Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

The most historically significant include metalwork (silver and gold jewellery, brooches and drinking vessels), stone carving (cross-slabs, knotwork panels and Pictish stones), weaving and textile work, pottery and ceramics, illuminated manuscript work, and leatherwork.

In a modern wholesale context, these traditions are interpreted and continued by independent Scottish and Celtic makers who apply traditional motifs and techniques to contemporary products across jewellery, ceramics, textiles, printed goods and gifts.

The craft provenance behind each piece is a significant part of its retail value and storytelling potential.

The book category covers a wide range relevant to the Scottish and Celtic gift market.

This includes illustrated gift books on Scottish history, culture and landscape; books on Celtic mythology and symbolism; Gaelic language and literature guides; clan and tartan reference books; art books celebrating Scottish artists and the Celtic Revival; cookery books featuring traditional Scottish recipes; and children’s books on Scottish folklore, Nessie and Highland animals.

Many of these perform strongly as gift purchases alongside other Scottish and Celtic products, and several suppliers offer coordinated book and product ranges designed to be merchandised together.

Games in this category are designed with Scottish and Celtic themes, heritage references and family appeal in mind.

Common product types include card games and quiz games based on Scottish history, geography and culture; traditional strategy games such as Hnefatafl, which has relevance to Celtic and Norse heritage; trivia games around Scottish folklore and Gaelic language; jigsaws featuring Highland landscapes or Celtic knotwork designs; and novelty games themed around iconic Scottish symbols.

These perform well in heritage venues, museum shops and gift retailers serving customers who want an interactive or educational element to their Scottish gift purchasing.