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Beech and Birch in Gifford, a grey shopfront with its name in white lettering above the door and windows of homeware.
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Beech & Birch

A small shop of Scandinavian and British gifts and homeware in the village of Gifford, run by its owner Helle.

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In the pretty village of Gifford, at the foot of the Lammermuir Hills, Beech and Birch is a small shop full of Scandinavian and British gifts and homeware, chosen with care by its owner, Helle.

The shelves hold kitchenware and ceramics, candles and soft furnishings, baskets, sheepskins and beauty products, with seasonal collections through the year. Visitors this year have praised the handcrafted felt and the unique gifts, and above all the warm welcome in what one called a really special shop.

Beech and Birch opens every day, from late morning until four, with slightly longer hours on Saturdays. Glenkinchie Distillery and Hailes Castle are both a short drive away.

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Before you go

Open every day: 10.30am to 4pm on weekdays, 10.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday and 11am to 4pm on Sunday.

Where
2a Main Street, Gifford, EH41 4QH.
Sells
Scandinavian and British homeware.
Run by
Helle, the owner.

Opening hours

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Monday
10.30am–4pm
Tuesday
10.30am–4pm
Wednesday
10.30am–4pm
Thursday
10.30am–4pm
Friday
10.30am–4pm
Saturday
10.30am–4.30pm
Sunday
11am–4pm

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Where it is

On Main Street in the village of Gifford, EH41 4QH.

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