Ethical Gift Shop & Refillery

13/06/2026

It's finally the weekend and this week's roundup video is out now ... https://youtu.be/cLuwtpqg41E?is=2OnIPSZgDw_8WNFi

WE WILL BE OPEN ON MONDAY AS USUAL 👍

Have a good weekend 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Today's refills: 35
Overall refill total: 63,555

With lots to say but nothing planned, this week's video is really j...

12/06/2026

Stan's been busy! He's been helping to clear all the rubbish that accumulates in drawers and cupboards. He's tackled the counter and now plans to start on ... the big cupboard 🐦🧹

Well done Stan!

Yesterday's refills: 42
Today's refills: 36
Overall refill total: 63,520

10/06/2026

We are in full-on planning mode 😎

We are trying to decide what to stock; what to stop stocking; whether the shop needs a move around; how to better display what we have; amongst other things 🤔

Yes indeed, plans are afoot ... future proofing we believe it's called 👩‍💻👨‍💻
.. meanwhile, we had a delivery of Julie's goat milk soap today and some other things which we currently can't display until we figure out where we can put them!🤣

More planning needed 😞

Yesterday's refills: 32
Today's refills: 37
Overall refill total: 63,442

08/06/2026

A change to some of the artwork in our shop today 🎨

Local artist Janet came by this morning and swapped out her older paintings for these three new ones 🖼

They are all original works of art and don't they look stunning 😍

We have Deveron reflections, Foxglove spooned, and Garden daisies 🌼

Janet's artwork can be seen on her own website and page called J K Tortoishell - she will be participating in NEOS for the first time this year, so why not pop along in September to see her 👩‍🎨

Today's refills: 26
Overall refill total: 63,373

06/06/2026

LAST CHANCE to vote for us in the Heart of the High Street Awards - voting closes tomorrow. Here's the link to the nomination form:

engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heart-of-the-high-street

Thank you to everyone who has voted for us, we really appreciate your support. Now we just have to wait and see who, out of Aberdeenshire's many retail and service industry hopefulls, will be recognised for outstanding customer service. We will, of course, tell you what the results are as soon as we know. Thank you to Aberdeenshire Loves Local, the gift card scheme behind the awards 💖

It is, of course, D Day anniversary today and to all of the people involved in that crucial campaign that became a significant turning point in WWII, we will never forget your sacrifice. Thank you 🪖🌺

Enjoy your weekend 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Today's refills: 87
Overall refill total: 63,347

05/06/2026

It's market day tomorrow so don't forget to pop in and see us too 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

We're fully stocked up with Neptunes Coffee. They can't be at the market tomorrow, but you'll still be able to stock up on your favourite local brew ☕️

And our main window is now full of ideas for Father's Day gifts 🎁

See you bright and early 🛍

Today's refills: 44
Overall refill total: 63,260

04/06/2026

A top-up of Ivano's extremely popular home made pastas and pasta sauces arrived today. Look at all that loveliness just what we need on these wet evenings - a taste of Italy to cheer us up 😋 🍝

The Pasta Tree

Also, we have something new ... Jake Smith is a local photographer. He has cerebral palsy and has combined his photographs with his incredible zest for life in a book. Each photo is paired with an encouraging and uplifting quote - an incredible and thoughtful gift for anyone 📸💖

Jake Smith Photography

Today's refills: 53
Overall refill total: 63,216

03/06/2026

Hello people. Well it's June already!

We have some news to tell you about one of our local suppliers. From the start of our business back in 2007, we have been stocking hand made garden ornaments from Steve and Pat, who we've known from even before then. They are very well made and very popular too. We have received our last order from them as they have eventually retired. We will miss them and wish them the very best for their long overdue retirement 🏖

Please keep voting for us in the Heart of the High Street Awards 🙏

Here's the link to the nomination form:
https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heart-of-the-high-street

Voting closes 7th June. Thank you 😊 ❤️

Today's refills: 33
Overall refill total: 63,163

30/05/2026

That's us closed now until Wednesday. We are going to visit Martyn's mum in Durham for the weekend 🚗🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

There's no video this week as we're off early doors and won't have time to record, edit and upload one before we go.

Good luck to Huntly FC Women who are playing in the promotion playoffs this weekend. We'll be watching to see the results ⚽️🥅

Please keep voting for us in the Heart of the High Street Awards 🙏

Here's the link to the nomination form:
https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heart-of-the-high-street

Voting closes 7th June. Thank you 😊 ❤️

See you on Wednesday 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Today's refills: 33
Overall refill total: 63,130

29/05/2026

How cute are these coasters 😍

Jenny has used her fabulous photos to make these cork backed coasters. We think they're lovely 🐑🐧🌸

Don't forget that we're closed on Monday and Tuesday next week, so if you're needing top-ups before next Wednesday, tomorrow is the day to come and get them ♻️🌍

Please keep voting for us in the Heart of the High Street Awards 🙏

Here's the link to the nomination form:
https://engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/heart-of-the-high-street

Voting closes 7th June.

Thank you 😊 ❤️

Yesterday's refills: 38
Today's refills: 24
Overall refill total: 63,098