At Gilnockie Gift Shop, we take pride in supporting the economic growth of our community. That’s why all of our unique gifts are sourced as locally as possible, right here around Gilnockie Tower. From handmade crafts to artisan designed goods, every item in our shop reflects the rich heritage and artistry of our local heritage. By choosing to shop with us, you are not only taking home a piece of our local culture but also contributing to the prosperity of our area. Thank you for supporting local businesses and helping our community thrive.
Kidnap – A True Story by Colin Armstrong
Written by Colin Armstrong, the owner of Gilnockie Tower and former British Consul to Ecuador, Kidnap is a gripping true story of survival, resilience, and adaptation in the face of unimaginable danger.
On 15th December 2023, Colin and his partner, Kate, were kidnapped in Ecuador by narco gangs and held for ransom. Despite years of warnings to take extra precautions, nothing could prepare him for the ordeal that unfolded. This compelling book takes readers inside the harrowing experience of captivity, the emotional and physical toll of survival, and the dramatic changes to his life after release.
But Kidnap is more than just a story of abduction. It also reflects on Colin’s extraordinary journeys across the globe - from the Galapagos Islands to Everest, from Antarctica to a Rwanda safari - painting a vivid picture of a life lived to the fullest, even in the shadow of danger.
This is not only a powerful first-hand account of crime and survival but also an inspiring reminder of courage, adaptability, and the determination to keep moving forward.
Don’t forget that you can CLICK, COLLECT & SAVE.
If you are planning a visit to the United Kingdom we are more than happy to store any purchases from our Web Shop in our stock room ready for collection at your convenience. Just choose Self Pick up at checkout and your purchases will be ready for you to collect on your visit to the Ancestral Home of the Armstrong Clan, Gilnockie Tower. And of course no shipping fee to pay plus take advantage of any discounts we may have running at the time of purchase. If this offer continues to be so successful we will have to look at building a new store room but for now we still have an empty shelf or two awaiting your orders.
If you are trying to contact us by email our new address is gt@gilnockietower.co.uk. Our previous email gilnockietower@gmail.com is still active and any messages received at this address will be transferred to the new one.
