Scottish Christmas Trees

Have you ever wanted to see a Christmas tree farm up close and perhaps pick your own tree from the stock available? This weekend (December 5th and 6th) you can visit a Christmas tree farm as Scottish Christmas Trees opens its doors to the general public. It’s for one weekend only so take your family for a drive and select a Christmas tree that’s just right for you.

We will also have a wide range of Christmas decorations and lights available for you to select from along with friendly advice on how to decorate your tree. We can also offer some sound advice on how to achieve the best look with your Christmas tree so it lasts throughout the Christmas period.

We have three different types of Christmas tree available so you can see and smell each type before making your final selection. Smell? Oh yes, as each tree has it’s own distinct Christmas fragrance. Selecting your own Christmas tree can be a special time for the family and with Scottish Christmas Trees you don’t have to worry about having the space in your car to get your tree home; we can arrange to have it delivered for you.

Where are we?

Take the A711 to Caulkerbush and look out for the sign posts and the giant 20ft Nordman Fir Christmas tree near Kirkgunzeon Dumfries and Galloway (DG2 8JT). We look forward to seeing you this weekend.

You have your Christmas tree and no doubt many people will have already started, or completed, decorating it. The final touch to your Christmas decorating has to be hanging the Christmas wreath on the front door. It’s like a signal to all your friends – ‘we have finished our Christmas decorating, come and have a look’.

Christmas wreaths are a feature in themselves. We no longer place a plain undecorated wreath on our doors. Modern wreaths are decorated with all sorts of bric-a-brac. Our range of Christmas wreaths include the Chic Wreath (pictured) which is made from:

Nordman Fir foliage and hand decorated with cedar rose cones, purple and silver shatterproof baubles, silver hip shaped berries and a wonderful purple ribbon that has been tied into an extravagant bow

This is just one wreath in our range of handmade Christmas wreaths. The range  includes:

The Scottish Wreath – decorated with tartan ribbon and seed heads,

The Festive Wreath – decorations include berries and cones,

The Contemporary Wreath – decorated with plumosum cones, blue shatterproof baubles and pearl sprays,

The Traditional Wreath – decorated with oranges, cinnamon sticks and many other traditional decorations, and

The Original Wreath – undecorated and ready for you to decorate with your favourite items.

There is a wreath there to please everyone. Wreaths ordered now will last through to the end of Christmas with no problems.

One of the big benefits of using LED Christmas lights is that they draw only a tiny amount of power. This means you can run far more lights off the one transformer compared to traditional lights. If you have a passion for decorating your home with Christmas lights then connectables are the obvious choice.

With connectable Christmas lights, you have the flexibility of connecting any set of lights from the connectable range. This means you can run a series of one colour then follow that up with a second colour followed by a third colour. This enables you to create interesting designs. If you drive around I am sure you will find homes displaying Christmas characters using Christmas lights.

Depending on your transformer, you can have as many as 15 strings of LED lights connected together – a lit length of around 75 metres. This also allows you to light areas that are some distance from the power supply. Since connectable Christmas lights can be used both indoors and outdoors, this is a real plus.

Connectable Christmas lights are the smart way to go when looking to decorate large areas such as gardens, shopping centres and streets. Christmas lights are one of the most popular Christmas decorations in use these days. Almost every home has a set of lights – normally reserved for the Christmas tree. Break the mold this year and buy connectable Christmas lights and light up your home as well.

Scottish Christmas trees at Kirkgunzeon, Dumfries and Galloway has erected a giant 20ft Nordman fir Christmas tree on a hill beside the A711 from Dumfries to Dalbeattie in preparation for their open weekend this Saturday and Sunday. Our large Christmas tree will act as a sign for people to come in and by their fresh locally grown Christmas tree and select from a range of Christmas lights, wreaths and decoration that will be available over the weekend.

Our Christmas trees are disappearing quickly, however, we do have a nice range available for people who are quick. We have our open day this week where many of the remaining trees will no doubt find new homes this Christmas. What Christmas do we have left?

Norway Spruce Christmas Tree

Many people consider the Norway Spruce to be the traditional Christmas tree with its mid to dark green foliage and unique scent. We have four sizes still available: 175-200cm; 200cm-225cm; 300cm-325cm; and the 325cm-365cm.

Fraser Fir Christmas Tree

The Fraser Fir has a traditional pyramid Christmas tree shape. Being a narrow tree it is ideal for tight spaces. This makes it quite a popular tree so stocks become limited reasonably quickly. We have two sizes of this tree available: the 200cm-225cm; and the 225cm-250cm.

Nordman Fir Christmas Tree

The Nordman Fir is one of the most popular Christmas trees having a very symmetrical shape and strong branches. This is once again in high demand and we only have four sizes available. These are: 150cm-175cm; 175cm-200cm; 200cm-225cm; and the 300cm-325cm.

These sizes are available at the time of writing, however, stock of some sizes is limited and there are no guarantees. Please call if you are looking for a Christmas tree to see what stock is still available.

Note the measurement of trees is from the ground to the tip of the leader. The leader can measure 20-40 cms – please bear this in mind when ordering your Christmas tree.

With Christmas tree orders steadily flowing in and Christmas trees steadily flowing out, it is timely to remind everyone that we can only deliver up to the 22nd December. In reality, you have three short weeks left in which to place your orders – if you’re on the mainland. For everyone else, you have less than three weeks.

We can arrange express next day delivery to mainland UK if orders are placed before lunchtime. Express to the Highlands & Northern Ireland will take from one to three days whilst express to Scottish, Channel Islands and Isle of Man will take three to five days. Check our Christmas tree delivery pages for more information.

Christmas tree delivery of course is the quick and convenient way to have your Christmas tree delivered. There is no mess in your car and you don’t have to compromise on size because of transport limitations. I have actually seen one gentleman trying to wrestle a Christmas tree home on a bus – I am surprised they let him on in the first place – he would have found it much more convenient having it delivered.

November is almost finished -tomorrow marks the official start of winter and with it the countdown to Christmas. I am noticing Christmas trees starting to pop up everywhere. If you require a Christmas tree for your business – it’s not too late to order. Check our catalogue range then give us a call.

Does the size of your Christmas tree matter? It does actually. Of course, there are some obvious limitations. You don’t want a 12-foot tree when you have a 10-foot ceiling. There are other aspects that you need to consider as well.

For most Christmas trees, you should have about a foot of clear space between the tip of the tree and the ceiling. You must also take into account decorating the tree. If you don’t have a step ladder then a tree that you can decorate while standing is preferable. Add 2-3 feet to your height and you will have a Christmas tree that you can comfortably decorate – at worst, you will be standing on tip-toe to place the star on top.

Other considerations include where you intend placing your Christmas tree. If you want to place it in front of a window to let the world see your tree, measure the space to the top of the window. The tip of your tree should be about six inches below the top of the window. From outside, everyone can see the completed tree and not have any of it lost above the top of the window.

They may only be small considerations, but they can be important. It can take the edge off Christmas if you order a tree to go into a specific place only to find it is too big or too small. With a small tree, you can raise it a bit. If the tree is too tall, there is only so much you take off the bottom before you’re also hacking off branches.

Have a happy Christmas by ordering a Christmas tree that fits your needs. Before ordering, check on what height is best for your circumstances – just don’t leave it too long, we may run out of stock for the height you need.

The dark green foliage of a Christmas tree is well suited to brightly coloured decorations and red baubles can provide that perfect contrast. These red jingle bell baubles not only provide a great contrast in colour. They also provide a different look compared to the traditional ball shaped baubles (stocks are running low on these particular baubles).

Decorating a Christmas tree can be a chore, or it can be a lot of fun. Using different colours and shapes can make the task a lot more interesting. Of course the finished effect can be a lot more stunning as well. Using shatterproof baubles is the only way to go these days. They are a lot safer, especially when little children are around.

Red provides a great contrast on a Christmas tree and so to does gold and silver. You can now find baubles in a whole host of colours, shapes and sizes so you can decorate your tree in such a way that it compliments your internal decor.

Once you add lights and other decorations, your Christmas tree will come to life. It should stand out from its environment yet not take over. A well decorated Christmas tree will have people, especially children, looking with awe. Here’s a little hint, sometimes less can be more – don’t overdecorate your Christmas tree – it’s not a coat hanger and shouldn’t have every possible bauble and light hanging from it. Give it a chance to shine through in its own right.

A Christmas tree is not complete without the star on top and the lights switched on. Christmas lights come in varying lengths with each length containing a certain number of lights. Do you know how many lights should go on your tree?

The formula is pretty easy – about 30 lights per foot in height. A four foot tree should have no more than 120 lights – a five foot tree no more than 150 lights. We have a chart on all about lights fact page if you need any help for your tree.

LED lights are much safer than the traditional string lights. They also use less power so they generate less heat as well. This reduces the stress on your Christmas tree, helping it to stay fresh longer.

Traditional string lights are still popular and in use by a lot of families. These lights have their own unique bulb shape and look great hanging in and around the foliage of a Christmas tree. Flashing lights are always popular, especially the multi-coloured lights. If you want to catch a child’s attention, just turn on the Christmas fairy lights – it works every time.

Don’t overcrowd your Christmas tree with too many lights. It is not good for the tree and doesn’t improve the look. Sometimes – fewer can be much better.

Our Christmas trees are now steadily flowing out of our doors and many of our customers are now taking delivery of their tree. If you order now we can have a fresh cut Christmas tree on your doorstep before the weekend.

If you are about to take delivery of your Christmas tree then you need to think about how and when you are going to decorate it. Many families leave the decorating until the weekend. If you are considering the same then we suggest you leave your Christmas tree outside the house. Keep it protected from the elements, but also ensure it is in a cool place.

You can keep the netting on for several days without damaging the tree. In fact, it will be easier to take inside if you do. Before taking you tree inside, cut off an inch or so from the base. Once you do get your Christmas tree inside, give it a good home, somewhere cool away from direct heat and strong drafts. Make sure it is in a stable stand and that your tree has plenty of water.

Take the netting off once your tree is in place and your tree is ready to decorate. If you don’t have a Christmas tree yet then please be quick to order. We are already running low on several of tree sizes. Don’t leave it too late, you may be disappointed.