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Kelpies Whisky Glass – Myths & Legends Edition

Kelpies Whisky Glass – Myths & Legends Edition

£30.00 GBP
£30.00 GBP
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Make It Personal

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The Story Behind the Design

In Scottish folklore, the kelpie is a shape-shifting spirit said to haunt lochs and rivers, often appearing as a majestic horse with a wild and untameable energy. This design captures two kelpies thundering out of the water, their forms twisted in motion as waves crash around them — one facing east, the other west, as if to guard the loch on either side. It’s a powerful symbol of nature’s force and the mysteries that still stir beneath the surface. Beneath the design, there's space to engrave a personal message, making this glass both a tribute to Scotland’s enduring legends and a deeply meaningful gift.

What Makes It Special

  • A hand-drawn design inspired by creatures and stories from Scotland’s rich folklore.
  • Traditional sandblasting lends depth and definition to expressive, story-led linework.
  • Thoughtfully crafted to balance symbolism, atmosphere and gentle imagination.
  • A meaningful gift for lovers of folklore, storytelling and quiet enchantment.
  • Engraved to order in our Fife studio, each piece prepared with care.

A subtle tribute to the tales that linger in our landscapes.

About Your Glass

A classic straight-sided tumbler designed for whisky, liqueurs, or short cocktails.

Best for: Neat spirits, whisky tastings

  • Height: 86 mm
  • Capacity: 330 ml

This straight-sided whisky tumbler is chosen for its timeless proportions, weighty base and smooth rim, perfect for neat spirits, short cocktails, or a quiet dram by the fire.

Perfect For

  • Fans of Scottish folklore and storytelling
  • Atmospheric gifts with meaning
  • Birthdays with a touch of magic
  • Moments shaped by myth and imagination

Engraving & Personalisation

Maximum characters: 30

Complimentary engraving includes up to 30 characters placed on the same side as the design. We always aim for a layout that balances beautifully and suits the shape of the glass, but final positioning is at the discretion of the studio.

If you'd like to go beyond the complimentary allowance, additional characters are charged at 30p each. Contact Us for more details.

Before engraving begins, you’ll receive an email with a digital proof of your layout. Please check all spelling, dates, names, punctuation, and design placement carefully.

As each piece is engraved to your specification, personalised orders cannot be returned once artwork has been approved.

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Beautifully Presented, Thoughtfully Chosen

Your glass arrives wrapped in crisp white tissue inside our signature blue box — elegant, understated, and ready to gift.

Signature Gift Box

Signature Gift Box

Our signature blue gift box, included as standard on all drinking glasses, adds an elegant finishing touch, ready to impress straight out of the box.

Satin Lined Presentation Box

Satin Lined Presentation Box

For an extra-special touch, upgrade to our satin-lined presentation box, perfect for milestone occasions and meaningful moments.

Gift Wrapping Service

Gift Wrapping Service

Make gifting effortless with our bespoke gift wrapping service, beautifully finished and ready to delight.

Myths, Legends & Lore

Where old stories find a new place in glass

Our Myths, Legends & Lore collection brings Scotland’s folklore to life through subtle, expressive engraving. Each piece is inspired by tales that have travelled through generations.

Myths, Legends & Lore
Myths, Legends & Lore

Drawn from oral tradition, winter folklore and the creatures of Scottish imagination, these designs balance symbolism with restraint. From kelpies to unicorns and the shadows of the Angel’s Share, every engraving honours stories that linger in our landscapes. Created with a light touch and a respect for origin, each piece offers a quiet connection to the myths that shape our sense of place.

Traditional Sandblast Engraving

For over four decades, every glass that leaves our studio has been engraved using a time-honoured sandblasting technique, a craft rooted in precision, patience, and the belief that meaningful gifts deserve more than a quick machine-made mark. Unlike surface printing or shallow laser etching, sandblast engraving cuts softly into the glass to create a deep, permanent finish with a beautifully tactile feel. It’s the reason our designs look crisp from every angle and remain flawless for a lifetime.

  1. Artwork Refined With Care

    Your chosen design or personalisation is transformed into precise vector artwork, a format that captures every fine line, curve, and serif. This allows us to prepare an engraving layout that balances perfectly on the shape of the glass. Whether it’s a portrait, a crest, or a message, every element is positioned by hand to ensure it sits naturally within the piece.

  2. Creating the Single-Use Stencil

    The artwork is then transferred onto a specialist stencil using UV exposure. Each stencil is created for one single engraving only, never reused, which means the edges remain sharp and the details stay crisp. The stencil is carefully hand-applied and burnished onto the glass to protect every area that should remain clear.

  3. Hand-Engraved Using Fine Aluminium Oxide

    The glass is taken into the blasting cabinet, where a controlled stream of fine aluminium oxide gently cuts into the exposed areas of the surface. This stage is done entirely by hand, allowing us to deepen lines, soften shading, and shape textures in a way machines simply cannot replicate. Each piece takes time — but the result is unmistakable: a smooth satin finish with real depth and character.

  4. Finishing, Polishing & Inspection

    Once engraved, the stencil is removed and the glass is thoroughly cleaned and polished to reveal the final detail. Every piece is then checked for balance, clarity, depth and alignment. Only when it meets our studio’s standards is it gift-boxed and ready to become part of someone’s story.

Sandblast engraving has been at the heart of our work since 1982. It remains the most beautiful and enduring method of personalising glass, a blend of heritage craft and modern precision. From small keepsakes to intricate commissions, every piece is made by hand, one at a time, from our studio in Fife.

Traditional Sandblast Engraving

Please note: Some photos include whisky bottles or styling props for context. These are not included unless explicitly stated. Your purchase is for the engraved glassware only.