While staying in historic Abingdon, be sure to experience the cultural roots of the Appalachian highlands by connecting with the highlands elsewhere in the world.  Visit the Abingdon Celtic Cottage for authentic Irish, Scottish and Welsh food, apparel and jewelry.

The Celtic Cottage is perfect for both British ex-patriots looking for a taste of home and Scots-Irish-Americans getting in touch with their heritage.  Not only does the store stock the absolute best in and outerwear and active-wear, it also has casual clothing such as Guinness logo apparel, from rugby shirts to socks.  You can even rent a kilt in your desired style for a special occasion, or just for fun.  Find the perfect gift for any bonny lass in the wide selection of lovely Celtic earrings, bracelets and more.

Perhaps what separates the Celtic Cottage from other Celtic stores in the region is that it carries authentic British cuisine, great for holidays, specifically Robert Burns Night, or just for that occasional traditional Irish or Scottish breakfast.  You can order black or white pudding, meat pies with steak, pork or kidney, and yes, even haggis.  And you can’t have a full traditional breakfast without Heinz baked beans, which are also available.

Accent your meal with spicy Guinness- or whisky-flavored mustard or HP brown sauce – another favorite from the British Isles – and be sure to purchase one of the wholesale boxes of Bewley’s Irish breakfast tea and some shortbread fingers or Jacob’s biscuits.

Located right across from the Tavern on East Main Street in the heart of historic Abingdon, the Celtic Cottage can add a bit of traditional flavor to your visit.  Have a Scottish breakfast in your guest house or bed-and-breakfast, or simply browse the Scotch clothing on one side of the street before enjoying a Scotch whisky on the other.  It’s just a small house huddled in off the sidewalk, so you’ll have to look for the Irish flag!