Head along to the Swannay Brewery to get your Christmas shopping started in style.

On the 15 & 16 November 2025 the Brewery will be hosting some of its favourite producers and creators for the perfect start to the festive shopping season. Enjoy a beer or an Orkney coffee with a mince pie or slice of cake while you shop.

Entry is free and the Brewery will be open from 12pm until 6pm on both days.

Some of the producers taking part include:

  • Orkney Gin Company
  • Lochside Roastery
  • Eviedale Bakehouse with pastries and sourdough bread
  • Orkney Distillery
  • Donaldsons Butchers (Sunday 16 November only)
  • J Gow Rum
  • Chris Rickert Photography
  • The Eighth House handmade bags
  • Keith Flett Ceramics
  • Carrie Paxton Glass Design

On Saturday, the public Stagecoach bus leaves the brewery heading to Kirkwall at 6pm if you fancy sampling some of Swannay's finest tipples in the taproom.

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