MacLeods Scottish Shop
80 Ontario St. N5A 3H2 Stratford, ON, Canada

Lemons into lemonade: Thanks to The Local Community Food Centre for taking some of our British sweets to distribute to the community. With best before dates looming due to the lockdown, we're grateful to have an organization like The Local in our community to ensure food gets to those who need it and doesn't go to waste!

New on the website! We’ve updated our @Heathergems Scottish Jewellery collection! Heathergems are handcrafted in Scotland from natural heather branches and then set in necklaces, bracelets, brooches and more. No two heathergems are the same so each piece is completely unique! Find them here: https://scottishshop.com/collections/heathergems

We cannae take any more Treasures Stratford! A well-fought battle. #signwars #stratfordsignwars #signwarsstratford

Sorry Treasures Stratford but if it's nae Scottish, it's crap!!! #signwars #stratfordsignwars #signwarsstratford

Treasures Stratford right back at you! #signwars #stratfordsignwars Jackie Catania

**SOLD OUT! Thank you so much for your support! We will likely have more goodie bags in the next few weeks, so watch this page!** Don’t let these treats go to waste! $20 of British candies and cookies for only $10!... Local curb side pickup only! Message us to arrange your pickup time. The Stratford City Centre StratfordON

Happy New Year to all our Scottish Shop customers and followers! We look forward to seeing you in 2021!

With the Ontario lockdown beginning today, Dec 26th, exchanges and returns for store credit will be handled by curbside pickup, or through the mail. Please contact us at [email protected] to give us the details (size/style you have, and the size/style you're looking for) and set up an appointment, or to get approval for a return by mail. We will of course remain closed for any in-person shopping for the duration of the lockdown, which is scheduled to end on approximately... January 23, 2021. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we go through this temporary closure.

Happy Christmas to you and yours! Wishing a safe and joyous Christmas to everyone celebrating today.

Just in the nick of time our haggis shipment has arrived! Our storefront is open today (December 23rd) until 6pm and tomorrow (Christmas Eve, December 24th) from 10-3 for all your shortbread and haggis needs! The Stratford City Centre StratfordON

We’re so excited to be participating in the @LightsOnStratford Winter Festival of Lights! The first installation of sculptures light up November 19th in Marketplace Square. Stay tuned for some very festive updates at MacLeods’ Scottish Shop on Ontario Street! and make sure to follow @LightsOnStratford for the full listing of events and locations!

You asked for masks! Made in Canada by Barbarian Sports Wear Inc. in our exclusive Witches' Blood tartan, these 3-ply hepa filter masks are machine washable, comfortable, and stylish. Complete the ensemble with a Witches' Blood hat, scarf, or purse!... Available in store or at https://scottishshop.com//produc/witches-blood-tartan-mask

The beauty and colours of these Calzeat capes is hard to capture in an Facebook post! These capes are a luxurious blend of chenile and pure new wool, and the colour combinations are absolutely stunning! Check out the full selection on our website to see these beauties in detail. https://scottishshop.com/collections/capes

It sure doesn't feel like #sweaterweather just yet, but these stunning Fairisle sweaters from @EribeKnitwear are the perfect mid-season layer that will carry you into the winter season! Available in store, or on our website at https://scottishshop.com/collections/eribe-knitwear

Perhaps the most obviously Scottish surname of them all, our Clan of the Week this week is Clan Scott! Coming from the Latin word Scotti, this surname was originally used to describe the Celts of Ireland but somehow migrated to the borderlands of Scotland! Historian George Fraser Black noted in his book, Surnames of Scotland, that the earliest record of this name was Uchtred 'Filius Scott', in a charter from around 1120. Check out our full collection of Scott Clan items at https://scottishshop.com/pages/search-results-page?q=scott

Fall is here, and fortunately new cozy wool blankets have arrived just in time! Whether you're hitting a patio or curling up on the sofa to watch a movie, we've got you covered! (See what I did there?!) @visitstratfordon @stratfordccbia

We've uploaded a few of our whisky books to our website for all our whisky lovers out there! This one is truly #iconic. Especially paired with this Celtic Knot Glencairn Glass and your favourite scotch or whisky. Find our whisky glassware collection at https://scottishshop.com/collections/whisky-glassware... This, and a few other books available at https://scottishshop.com/collectio//products/iconic-whisky

All hail Clan MacKenzie! This week's clan of the week! The surname Mackenzie comes from the Scottish Gaelic name MacCoinneach which means son of the fair bright one. This clan has been traditionally associated with Kintail and lands in the Scottish Highlands, but now has members worldwide! View our full collection of MacKenzie Clan items at https://scottishshop.com/pages/search-results-page

We know it's early, but we want to make sure everyone knows that our DEADLINE for CUSTOM ORDERS is November 15th this year! While we keep as many tartan and clan items in stock as possible, many of our clan scarves, shawls, pendants and more are made to order and then shipped all the way from Scotland just for you! To ensure your gifts arrive before Santa Clause's, custom orders must be placed by November 15th (online and in store).

Supporting all of our friends in live theatre tonight! #LightUpLive

So many great businesses are open and ready to safely serve you in Stratford! Come check us out, and remember to bring your mask!

We've got STACKS of hats! As the weather gets cooler, our wool hats are taking centre stage! And we've got just about every colour combination you can imagine. Check out our wide selection in store or custom tartan options on the website to stay warm and stylish this fall! https://scottishshop.com/collections/mens-hats

Most famously know for Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, Clan Bruce is this week's clan of the week! This brave clan originated in an ancient family of Norman-French descent, and quickly rose to prominence during the Wars of Independence from 1306-1328, and then again from 1332-1357! https://scottishshop.com/search?q=bruce

How much is that coo in the window?! (Or sheep, or bear, or unicorn for that matter!) We had so much fun creating this stuffie window with our recent shipment of stuffed animals. Visit us in store to adopt your own sheep, coo, or maybe a tiny hairy haggis!

Calling all Clan MacKenzie, our #ClanoftheWeek this week! Perhaps the most mysterious member of this clan's history, Coinneach Odhar (or Kenneth Mackenzie) was also known as the Brahan Seer! This Scottish Nostradamus famously foretold the end of the Mackenzie dynasty with the help of his mystical seeing stone. Hooray for Clan MacKenzie!... https://scottishshop.com/collections/mackenzie

Art you can wear! We are over the moon (or mountains) about these @CathWatersScottishArt bracelets! Cath Waters is a Scottish landscape digital artist and photographer. These aluminium bangles are each inspired by Scottish landscapes, and then carefully printed for you to proudly wear! https://scottishshop.com/collections/cath-waters

MacK'eh or MacK'eye? However you pronounce it, brave Clan MacKay is this week's #ClanoftheWeek! Regardless of how you pronounce the modern incarnation of this clan name, it originally came from the Gaelic Mac Aoidh meaning Son of Fire. Or for women Nic Aoidh, meaning Daughter of Fire. https://scottishshop.com/collections/mackay

It's not quite sweater weather yet, and we've got the t-shirts to see you through! Which one is your favourite? #1-#6? These t-shirts and more available in store and on our website. https://scottishshop.com/collections/t-shirts

All hail Clan Douglas! Our #ClanoftheWeek this week! Clan Douglas is an ancient clan, so old that the true origins of the name have been lost. This enormous clan has throughout history held enormous power in Scotland is one of the most ennobled in the United Kingdom and boasts a history of numerous titles! https://scottishshop.com/pages/search-results-page?q=douglas

We've been busy as bees getting our new line of @HighlandStoneware mugs and plates on our website! These hand painted pieces are each unique, and make the perfect "forever mug" for tea and coffee lovers alike! https://scottishshop.com/collections/highland-stoneware

Brave Clan Wallace is our #ClanoftheWeek this week! Originally a Norman family, the most famous member of the clan is arguably William Wallace, a leader and patriot during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Wallace's story was made even more famous in 1995 with the release of Braveheart - a fictional retelling of the warrior's life - which was directed, produced and starred Mel Gibson. https://scottishshop.com/collections/wallace

These incredible stonework pieces are created by Duncan MacDonald. Duncan is a native of Britain and has studios on the Isle of Islay, Scotland, and in Meaford, Ontario. These pieces are created with an all-natural medium of cement fondu and are suitable for indoor or outdoor exposure. A traditional stone polishing technique of hand waxing and bristle buffing finishes the work, raising the marbling that is created by the natural mineral colouring. Duncan is inspired by tradi...tional Pictish and Celtic images, clan badges, and historic Celtic and Medieval events! Each piece, like these examples, comes with a short explanation of its unique history and inspiration! @DuncansCelticStonework (Large selection available in store.) See more

Clan Mitchell, of which there are many in this county, is our #ClanoftheWeek! Originally pronounced as "Michel" (the 'ch' pronounced as it is in 'loch'), this surname dates all the way back to 1354 where it appears in the Treaty of Berwick. Typically considered a sept of Clan Innes, Mitchell is one of the top 20 Scottish surnames worldwide! https://scottishshop.com/collections/mitchell

Angus MacCoo, our front desk coo, can’t wait to welcome you back for this year’s Chocolate Trail! Reposted from @visitstratford ATTENTION chocolate-lovers...The Chocolate Trail is back with 17 delicious offers to choose from!!! Customize your own trail by choosing six of 17 chocolaty treats. Meet local confectioners, bakers, culinary artisans and food purveyors. Present one voucher at each of your selected stops for one chocolate themed gift.... The Chocolate Trail is available for purchase at Stratford Tourism (47 Downie Street), for $30.00 (+ HST) Monday Friday from 9am-12:30pm & 1:30pm- 5pm; also available for purchase 7 days a week at @Bradshaws1895 (129 Ontario St.), @small_martgm (119 Ontario St) and @scottishshop (80 Ontario St.). Full details here! https://visitstratford.ca/event-details?event=15563 #ChocolateTrail #VisitStratfordON #StratfordON #StratfordChocolateTrail

Tartan suspenders, oh my! Did you know we can order suspenders - or braces, depending which side of the pond you're on - in over 600 tartans? Featured here in our exclusive Witches Blood tartan. View our full selection below!... https://scottishshop.com/collections/tartan-suspenders Photo Credit: @Jonathan Sippel

We're hard pressed to think of a better combination than @RevelStratford coffee in our new line of Highland Stoneware mugs! The perfect combination for our #local Stratford collaborations! Get your coffee fill at Revel Coffee Stratford Wednesday to Saturday 9am-3pm (or even better check out their weekend brunch option!) Stoneware and shortbread available at The Scottish Shop seven days a week! https://scottishshop.com/collections/highland-stoneware

The art on these scarves is inspired by medieval manuscripts, but the the vibrant colours give them a modern look! (Available in store.)