These are all the best places in Scotland to take your mum for a treat this Mother's Day
Mother’s Day 2020 is only a few weeks away (22 March, folks - don’t forget now!) and it’s the perfect opportunity to show your mother figure just how much you care. With that in mind, we’ve put together our guide to the best restaurants, bars, events, classes, spas and dining destinations offering that something extra-special for your Mum this Mother’s Day, wherever you are in Scotland…
A special dessert at The Ivy on the Square, Edinburgh
Take your mum for a delicious lunch or dinner at Edinburgh’s most stylish brasserie, and then enjoy a very special tulip-inspired, bespoke dessert. The Tulipa (£9.50) is a delicious white chocolate mousse with raspberries, meringue, petals and a warm chocolate sauce, the perfect finishing touch to your meal. Plus, every mother dining at The Ivy on the Square on 22 March will receive a surprise gift.
theivyedinburgh.com
Afternoon tea at The Restoration Yard, Dalkeith
A sophisticated afternoon tea is the perfect way to spend Mother’s Day, especially in the beautiful light-filled Kitchen at Dalkeith’s Restoration Yard. For £18 per person, you’ll enjoy a delicious feast, filled with mini flavoured rolls, warm savouries, patisserie, scones, petit fours and loose-leaf tea, plus you can upgrade to add a glass of prosecco for an extra £5.50.
restorationyard.com
Bottomless brunch at Bo & Birdy, Glasgow
If you want a fun, glam experience to share with your Mum, then a bottomless brunch at the beautiful Bo & Birdy is the ideal choice. For £50 per person, you’ll enjoy a Glaswegin cocktail, a bottle of prosecco to share, one a la carte dish (think seafood sliders, breakfast burritos or shakshuka), and all you can eat from the ‘bruffet’, which is crammed with juices, smoothies, yoghurt, breads, pancakes, pastries, cheeses, meats and seafood. Sounds amazing, right?
boandbirdy.com
Spring wreathmaking class at The Register Club, Edinburgh
Enjoy some quality, creative bonding time with your mum in this hands-on floral workshop with Birch & Bloom, where you’ll learn how to create a gorgeous dried-flower spring wreath to decorate your home. You’ll also enjoy fizz, tea and pastries throughout the class, which costs £43 per person to attend, and then you’ll have your wreaths to take home.
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Afternoon tea on The Fingal, Edinburgh
Upgrade your afternoon tea experience, and take it onboard the stunning Fingal floating hotel on the Leith docks. With a backdrop of exquisite Art Deco interiors, Mum will be sure to adore this decadent take on afternoon tea, complete with delicious sandwiches, savoury and sweet delicacies and a glass of Champagne, from £40 per person.
fingal.co.uk
Lunch or dinner at The Pierhouse Hotel, Argyll
Set on the shores of Loch Linnhe, The Pierhouse Hotel offers breathtaking views that will give any meal a sense of occasion - so it’s the perfect spot to impress your mum this Mother’s Day. The special Mother’s Day menu includes the finest Scottish seafood, such as Loch Fyne smoked salmon and hand-dived oysters from Loch Creran. Dishes start from just £5.25.
pierhousehotel.co.uk
Sunday lunch at The Pineapple, Aberdeenshire
Take your mum for a tasty three-course Sunday lunch in the elegant surroundings of the newly-opened Pineapple inside Meldrum House. Packed with local, seasonal produce, this is a menu of dishes we think any Mum would love - spoiled for choice springs to mind! Three courses are £39 per person.
meldrumhouse.com
Gin tasting and terrarium workshop at Harvey Nichols, Edinburgh
For a unique way to spend the day, get tickets for you and your mum to attend this cute, crafty workshop, taking place on 21 March. You’ll spend 90 minutes learning how to create your very own living terrarium using botanicals included in and inspired by gin, before sampling small-batch gins by The Forest Distillery. Tickets to the masterclass cost £65 per person, and include your terrarium each to take home, a Forest Gin welcome cocktail, gin tastings, light bites, refreshments and teas and coffees.
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Three-course meal at October, Glasgow
Tucked away inside the chic Princes Square, October is the perfect location for a glamorous celebration with your mum. The special three-course Mother’s Day menu is just £19.95 per person and is filled with light, fresh dishes that you’ll both love, in a breathtakingly pretty restaurant. Plus, Mum will get a complimentary tipple to enjoy too!
octoberglasgow.co.uk
Lunch at Ondine, Edinburgh
The iconic seafood restaurant provides the perfect backdrop to an elegant lunch with your mother. With a three-course menu packed with delicious fresh Scottish seafood, priced at £45 per person, and music from The De Capo Daughters, this will be a sophisticated lunch experience that you’ll both treasure.
ondinerestaurant.co.uk
Afternoon tea at The Corinthian, Glasgow
Ok, so we know by now that an afternoon tea is a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day, but why not kick it up a notch in the uber-glamorous surroundings of Glasgow’s iconic Corinthian? For £19.95 per person, you’ll enjoy the Signature Afternoon Tea, complete with fresh sandwiches, cakes and sweet treats - and for an extra £5 per person, you can add a G&T or a glass of prosecco.
thecorinthianclub.co.uk
Sunday lunch at cringletie, peebles
A delicious lunch in elegant surroundings is the ideal way to make your mum feel extra-special, and we think that Cringletie provides the perfect backdrop to a sophisticated celebration. For £35 per person, you’ll enjoy a three-course Sunday lunch that includes a wonderful array of locally-sourced produce, and roasted meats carved at the table by your chefs. There’s also vegetarian and vegan options, so that everyone can fully enjoy what Cringletie has to offer, and if you mention that your mum is dining, she’ll receive a complimentary gift for that special finishing touch.
cringletie.com
Mother’s Day spa packages at Macdonald Hotels & Resorts, throughout Scotland
For a truly special way to spend Mother’s Day, why not treat yourselves to a luxurious spa day? Together, you’ll experience a 55-minute Elemis facial treatment (with a range of treatments to choose from), as well as full use of the spa facilities, enjoyed in a fluffy robe and spa slippers, of course. Plus, Mum will also enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco. The Mother’s Day Spa Package is priced at £99 for two, available until 31 March at six Macdonald Hotels across Scotland, in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberfoyle, Peebles and Stirling.