Scottish Bagpiper Christmas Wooden Nutcracker 15 in by Wizardi F07M14-32-N01819B

Pipe in the season with the Scottish Bagpiper, a wooden Christmas nutcracker by Wizardi — a proud highland piper in a tall white faux-fur hat with a red gem, a green jacket over a white front trimmed in red and gold, and a long white beard and moustache. He plays a set of gold bagpipes, with white trousers and red boots set with sparkling gems on a green-and-gold drum-shaped base.

A little collector's folklore: in Scotland the pipers play at Hogmanay to see out the old year, and an old belief says the sound of the pipes chases away bad luck before the New Year comes in. Collectors say a bagpiper on the mantel keeps the house lucky all winter.

Why this nutcracker: if you have Scottish roots, love a tartan Christmas or simply want a musician with real character, the bagpipes make him stand out in any collection. His green, white and red uniform is classic Christmas, and at 15 inches he is a striking piece for a mantel or hall table.

In the box: one Scottish Bagpiper nutcracker in painted wood with a faux-fur hat and white faux-fur beard, packed in a red gift box with a window. A decorative nutcracker, not intended for cracking nuts. Ready to display, no assembly needed.

Line him up with the other musicians in the series (F07M14-32-N01819A, C and D) for a full band, or add him to a tartan and plaid mantel with pine and berries. Dust with a soft, dry brush and keep away from moisture and heat. A decoration, not a toy.

Size: 38 cm tall (15 in). Classic Christmas mantel decor, and a festive gift for pipers, musicians and anyone with Scottish heritage.