(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 17, 2008 ) ABERLOUR-ON-SPEY – Walkers Shortbread, the world famous family-owned bakery in the Highlands of Scotland, is helping families prepare for a summer of outdoor fun by offering its delectable gourmet quality treats in convenient “picnic-ready” packaging.

Warm weather offers the opportunity for picnics in the park or just dining alfresco in the backyard, and what better accompaniment than a Walkers Shortbread gift tin? In a variety of elegant shapes and sizes, each Walkers gift tin is unique in style and filled with an assortment of the company's award-winning pure butter shortbread. Sturdy to withstand a vigorous hike or rough handling, the gift tins deter crushing of the cookies inside, while also acting to keep the contents fresh. Each gift tin is bug-proof when correctly closed, so feel free to linger over dessert with these picnic-friendly treats and not worry about the usual uninvited outdoor guests.

The reusable tins are delightfully eye-catching covered in the colorful Walkers red signature tartan plaid and with Romantic Victorian paintings on the lid and are perfect to store picnic leftovers to take home.

Walkers offers its popular gift tins for all seasons with a variety of different designs. The Faithful Friends Gift Tin is gently scalloped and features a young bonnie lass frolicking with her two joyful dogs. White flowers and a straw hat gracefully complete the carefree feeling of summer. The 14.1 oz tin is filled with four delicate shortbread petticoat tails, which are pre-marked to easily break into 32 individual portions.

Walkers easy-to-tote classic pure butter Shortbread Fingers are ideal for any on-the-go activity and are handily packaged with two cookies in a sealed-for-freshness Twin Pack. The distinctive cookies use only the best ingredients and guarantee a rich buttery flavor and a melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Choose from four irresistible varieties – the traditional Fingers or Rounds; the updated classic Chocolate Chip, which contain a generous amount of rich chocolate chips; and the sweet and rugged Highlanders, which are hand rolled in Demerara sugar for a satisfying crunch.

Both the snack packs and colorful tins are available year ‘round at www.walkersus.com .

Walkers offers the widest range of shortbread, traditional cookies, cakes, oatcakes, meringues and puddings to over 65 countries internationally. The company’s products contain no artificial flavorings, colorings or additives and are certified kosher OUD. The family continues to operate its original retail shop in Aberlour in the Highlands to stay in touch with its roots. Consumers unable to purchase Walkers products at nearby fine food stores can order them by visiting www.walkersus.com.


For more information, jpeg photos or shortbread samples contact Jackie Markham at 212-687-1765 or jmarkham@aol.com.

* Faithful Friends Gift Tin

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