The Tradition Continues. Introducing Walkers Newly Minted Edition Of Classic Scottish Gift Tins.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 09, 2006 ) New York, NY -- Aberlour-on-Spey, Scotland – Walkers Shortbread, the world famous family owned bakery in the Scottish Highlands continues its tradition of presenting the finest classic gift tins. For 2006 the tins are bolder, brighter, and more beautiful than ever. They are unique in style, embossing and shape and filled with award winning pure butter shortbread. For 2006 the company is introducing four elegant new tins that are pleasing to the eye as well as the palate. They include: - The Flagship Tin – Flora MacDonald’s Farewell displays a rich and detailed reproduction of the famous romantic painting (the heart of Walkers logo) of Flora MacDonald’s Farewell to Bonnie Prince Charlie on the lid. The scene celebrates the most significant moment in Scottish history when, in 1745, Prince Charles bade farewell to Flora MacDonald who helped him escape government forces after the Jacobite rebellion failed.The 28.2 oz tin contains a generous assortment of Walkers pure butter shortbread cookies including fingers, rounds, triangles, ovals, chocolate chip and butterscotch. The Suggested Retail Price is 35. - The William Wallace Tin, uniquely shaped as a picture frame, features an image of the great Scottish Hero, William Wallace, standing proud and strong, representing Scottish national pride. The 14.1 oz tin is filled with traditional Highlanders Shortbread hand-rolled in delicious, crunchy Demerara sugar. The Suggested Retail Price is $17.99. - The Faithful Friends Tin is beautifully presented in a unique, scalloped shape. The lid features a charming scene of a young bonnie lass accompanied by her faithful friends - two joyful dogs. The contents are delicious and the crisp petticoat tail shortbreads, which have been baked to perfection, are sure to become personal favorites.The 14.1 oz tin contains four delicate shortbread petticoat tails, which are pre-marked to easily break into 32 individual portions. The Suggested Retail Price is $17.99. - The Bonnie Prince Charlie Tin contains the very popular classic, pure butter shortbread fingers. A portrait of an elegantly dressed Bonnie Prince Charlie by Scottish painter John Pettie is displayed on the lid. The 14.1 oz tin has a Suggested Retail Price of $17.99.Walkers family owned business was founded in 1898 and is the leading brand of food exported from Scotland. The company still prepares all of its products in small batches so that they receive the utmost attention. The family also continues to operate four retail bakery shops in local villages in the Highlands to stay in touch with its roots. Walkers offer the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes, meringues and puddings to over 60 countries internationally.Walkers all-natural products can be found in fine food stores across the country and contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. For further information visit www.walkersshortbread.com.For more information, jpeg photos or product samples contact: Jackie Markham at 212-687-1765 or jmarkham@aol.com

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