As Christmas hosting, thoughtful gifting, and quiet moments at home continue to define the festive season, Walker’s Shortbread has introduced its 2026 festive collection. Designed to complement modern holiday rituals, this year’s range focuses on quality and Scottish heritage, offering simple, elegant options for entertaining and gift-giving alike.
The 2026 line-up introduces several additions to the Walker’s portfolio, including the Shortbread Petticoat Tails Tin, the pocket-sized Mini Festive Shapes Tin, a Shortbread Selection Carton, and chocolate-dotted Mini Festive Shortbread Parcels. The collection is designed to fit effortlessly into holiday occasions, whether setting a festive table, gifting a host, or enjoying a quiet winter evening.While shortbread has been associated with gatherings since the 12th century, the Walker’s Festive range brings this tradition into the modern home, capturing the classic flavours of the Christmas season.
The Shortbread Advent calendar
The Walker’s Shortbread Advent Calendar (RRP £20.00) returns for 2026 following its popularity last season.
Designed to open like a book, the limited-edition calendar stands independently, making it a handsome addition to a mantelpiece or bookshelf throughout December. This year’s edition features a charming new illustration of Santa Claus, dressed in his own Walker’s tartan suit, about to deliver gifts down a chimney. Opening the calendar reveals a heartwarming illustration of a cosy Christmas scene, where a family celebrates together by a fire, sharing gifts and shortbread. Behind each of the 24 windows lies a different delightful treat, including classic Shortbread Fingers, Hearts, Mini Chocolate Chip Shortbread, and Salted Caramel Squares.
Gifts that keep on giving: Keepsake tins
Designed to be enjoyed long after the final crumb, Walker’s reusable tins serve as beautiful keepsakes to bring out year after year.
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NEW – Shortbread Petticoat Tails Tin (RRP £13.50): For the first time, Walker’s classic all-butter shortbread petticoat tails are presented in a beautifully designed tin, making a perfect gift for the shortbread lover. They are a wonderful addition to a festive sideboard, ready for family and guests to tap into throughout the holidays.
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NEW – Mini Festive Shortbread Shapes Tin (RRP £5.00): A delightful, pocket-sized tin filled with star, bell, holly, and tree-shaped shortbreads. Hosting Tip: Place a single festive shape on a small side plate at each setting, to welcome guests to the table.
Effortless entertaining & little luxuries
Creating a memorable festive spread doesn’t have to be complicated. Walker’s offers a range of high-quality cupboard staples that deliver instant luxury when unexpected guests arrive or an impromptu celebration begins.
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NEW – Shortbread Selection Carton (RRP £9.00): A generous 400g carton containing a wide assortment of Walker’s signature shortbread, perfect for sharing over a pot of tea or coffee. The Tradition: Use this carton to honour the Scottish tradition of “First-Footing”, gifting a token of food to friends and family on New Year’s Day to bring warmth and good fortune for the year ahead.
