Category Archives: Experiences

Put on your Dancing Shoes, it’s Ceilidh Time!

December 7, 2015Dining, Experiences, MasterclassCameron McLaughlin

When it comes to celebrating it doesn’t get much more traditional than Christmas festivities, you’ve got the turkey dinner, Christmas crackers, mulled wine…the list goes on. We’re rather fond of all things traditional here at Gift Ideas and you can’t get any more traditional than a good old Scottish ceilidh dance!

Dinner and Ceilidh Experience at Forgan’s

Experience a true taste of Scotland in one of our Scotland’s most historical towns! In this oh so Scottish experience, not only will you learn to dance, shake and shoogle the Highland Way but will also enjoy a delicious traditional three course menu from the famous Forgan’s restaurant.

The experience will include a guided walk through on popular ceilidh dances with one of Scotland’s best ceilidh bands. The best thing about the experience is that it’s available for all levels of dancer, the main point is having fun and learning something new. One thing that can be guaranteed is that it’s a hoolie to remember!

Forgan’s is a truly unique venue in the heart of St. Andrews with delicious local Scottish dishes at the heart of their menu! You’ll also find an amazing range of whiskies, gins and ales including their own specially brewed Forgan’s!

An insider fact, the name Forgan’s is in homage to Robert Forgan, a name known to many for making the best golf clubs money can buy. The building itself once housed a ‘cleek factory’ owned by the man himself!

A DJ Masterclass with a Difference!

December 4, 2015Experiences, Gifts For 2, MasterclassCameron McLaughlin

It’s almost the weekend and we have a severe case of that Friday Feeling!

For some of us the weekend is all about looking sharp, going out and getting down to some good music. A top notch DJ can transform a run of the mill Saturday into one of those unforgettable ‘you had to be there’ nights, they can be heroes, real modern day rock stars.

This gift experience is perfect for the music maestros, the party people or those that just want a taste of that DJ life!

DJ Masterclass at The Shimmy Club

This is a DJ masterclass with a difference, the real deal if you will. Choose a one on one lesson or a group for up to four people and learn how to spin in a real nightclub environment! This flexible course is suited to aspiring DJ’s as well as those looking to refine their craft. A top Glasgow DJ will be one hand to tutor you on all aspects of DJing on the best equipment and a top of the range sound system.

The added bonus is that the course also includes club entry for that night, where you can get inside the DJ booth where you can watch your tutor put some of his lessons into action! For those that really want to make a night of it there is also and exclusive club package upgrade, which as well as club entry includes bottle and booth package, hostess service and complimentary cloakroom.

Sharing is Caring! Lobster & Fizz at The Hyndland Fox

December 3, 2015Dining, Experiences, Gifts For 2, Special OccasionsCameron McLaughlin

Welcome to day three of our best of the best Gift Ideas countdown calendar. Today we’re really feeling the love!

Buying the perfect gift for that special someone is always great, but sometimes it’s even better when you get to enjoy that perfect gift together. A wise person once said that food was the language of love, and we couldn’t agree more…

Lobster & Fizz for Two at The Hyndland Fox

This is the perfect sharing gift for couples, friends and general lovers of food, enjoy a full lobster with frites to share plus a bottle of Prosecco at Glasgow favourite, The Hyndland Fox. P.S. Don’t be afraid to use your hands!

Still a relatively new addition to Glasgow’s vibrant Hyndland district of the West End, the Hyndland Fox has gone from strength to strength since opening. With a new menu inspired by some of the best spots in Melbourne, a fantastic selection of craft beer, refreshing wines and highly skilled baristas The Fox has steadily established itself as a firm favourite for locals.

Still looking for the perfect couples gift? We’ve got plenty more at Gift Ideas!

Give the gift of Gin this Christmas!

December 2, 2015Experiences, Gifts For 2, MasterclassCameron McLaughlin

Okay, we all know socks are good, but don’t you want to give that special someone something more than just ‘good’ this Christmas? That’s where we come in!

Give an experience that can be shared and enjoyed together, something that will tickle their taste buds and teach them something new, give the gift of Gin!

Gin on The Mile, Gin Tasting for Four – £99

As the only Gin tasting masterclass on Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile this gift is truly one of a kind. In this unique experience for four people, you will enjoy four premium Scottish Gins each served with a unique tonic mixer, learning about the flavours in each, how to properly taste and tips on how to best serve. Once the gin tasting is complete, everyone is invited to select a classic cocktail and have it specially made with their favourite gin. Each cocktail will also be accompanied with a cupcake, hand selected to match your gin choice.

This experience is not only a fantastic gift for gin lovers and drinks connoisseurs alike but also great for a trip to Scotland’s capital city, Edinburgh. As the name suggests, The Inn on The Mile is situated slap bang in the heart of Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. What better way to soak up the buzz and history of the city, than with a gin in your hand and loved ones by your side!

Gin on The Mile, Gin Tasting for Four – £99

Lager Lovely! The Tennent’s Brewery Tour

November 30, 2015Experiences, Getaways, Special Occasions, Under £25Cameron McLaughlin

Today is the 30^th November which means only one day until the official Christmas countdown begins! It’s also St. Andrew’s Day, a day of celebration in Scotland for Saint Andrew, the official patron Saint of Scotland. In keeping with the Scottish theme we thought it would only be fitting so share a gift experience just as Scottish, a tour of the Tennent’s Brewery!

Tennent’s Brewery Tour £7.50 per person

This guided tour takes you the home of Scotland’s favourite pint, not only is it perfect for lager lovers but it’s also great for anyone interested in the history of such an iconic brand or even anyone who likes to try different things. How often do you get to visit a brewery!

Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow is home to more than 450 years of brewing tradition, with this unique experience you’ll enjoy a behind the scenes look at what makes Tennent’s so special. You’ll discover the very origins of brewing and production processes that have been used for centuries to present day and get a hands on insight into how the good stuff is made!

It’s not all about the lager though, the tour also looks at the rich heritage of the Tennent’s brand and its influence on Scottish culture, especially with Scottish music and football. There’s also a rare collection of vintage and retro Tennent’s packaging, there’s even screenings of some of the best Tennent’s adverts from over the decades.

The tour is topped off with a perfectly poured pint of Scotland’s favourite lager, they don’t get much better than that!

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The Force is Strong with this Gift! Free Postage this weekend!

November 27, 2015Dining, Experiences, Gifts For 2, Special OccasionsCameron McLaughlin

2016 is looking to be a great year for movies with some huge releases including Batman V Superman, The Jungle Book, Captain America: Civil War and Alice Through The Looking Glass to name a few! Not to mention the release of the most anticipated film of 2015, Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens, which is predicted to shatter all box office records!

What we’re saying is that the next 12 months are going to be huge for movie lovers and we’ve got the perfect gift for them this Christmas.

The Ultimate Cinema Experience from £39.90

The Ultimate Cinema experience makes a night at the cinema about more than just the film and is great for film fanatics and movie buffs alike. The experience includes two cinema tickets at the movie of your choice as well as two delicious courses, along with a half bottle of wine (from a choice of restaurants depending on your location), before or after the movie of your choice!

The experience is available at two of Scotland’s favourite independent cinemas. The Grosvenor Cinema, located on the cobbled streets of Ashton Lane, a firm favourite with locals, it’s fully licensed and also has couches for hire taking your movie experience to a whole new level. It’s also available at The Perth Playhouse, which has recently undergone a multimillion refurbishment including the introduction of the state of the art IMAX experience.

Remember there’s FREE delivery on all products, all weekend from Friday 27^th December to midnight on Monday 30^th December. Just quote ‘FREEPOST’ at the checkout!