Category Archives: Gifts For 2

Merry Cheesemas! The Perfect Stocking Filler

November 25, 2015Dining, Experiences, Gifts For 2, Under £25Cameron McLaughlin

We can all agree that stocking fillers have changed, there’s been a big shift from the traditional tangerine to something a whole lot better! The gift experiences available on our website include something for everyone, from gifts for karaoke kings to wine connoisseurs we’ve got you covered. We even have the perfect gift for the discerning cheese lover…

Darcy’s Signature Cheese Trolley for 2 – £15

The perfect way to spend a lazy afternoon, this unique experience is available for two guests to enjoy Darcy’s signature cheese trolley. As well as featuring a selection of the world’s finest cheeses from one of Glasgow’s finest cheesemongers, it also comes with premium crackers, handmade chutney and fruit. It also goes pretty well with a good bottle of wine, which Darcy’s are more than capable of taking care of.

All cheese included in the trolley is hand selected from local cheesemonger George Mewes. With a passion for the highest quality, George Mewes specialise in unusual and award winning cheeses with a carefully balanced selection of world class British and Continental Artisan cheese. To ensure the finest taste and texture all cheeses have been matured in specialised conditions.

Darcy’s Signature Cheese Trolley for 2 – £15.90

Calling all Cocktail Connoisseurs!

November 24, 2015Dining, Experiences, Gifts For 2, MasterclassCameron McLaughlin

You know that friend, everyone has at least one, who always opts for a cocktail, and is the go to person when it comes to recommendations for the best drinks on the menu. Well today we’ve got the perfect gift for those cocktail lovers in your life!

Cocktail Masterclasses at October from £50

With this fun gift experience you will learn some tricks of the trade and experience life on the other side of the bar. The October in house mixologist will teach you how to shake and stir like a pro to create the perfect cocktail masterpiece. The session will include a hands on experience where you’ll learn how to make and taste your way through three delicious cocktails followed by either a small buffet or two or three courses from the October A La Carte Menu.

Located in the penthouse of the stylish Princes Square, October’s contemporary restaurant is a popular destination for shoppers and fashionistas by day. By night the pace steps up, with DJs spinning house and disco and a licence until 3am, it’s transformed into a popular late night destination.

What makes this gift so great is that it’s an experience that can be enjoyed together with a range of different options available. There are more intimate couples experiences right up to a full on mini cocktail party for groups of up to eight of your favourite people. On top of that it can be enjoyed during the day or late at night, we’re quite partial to the odd afternoon cocktail ourselves!

Visit Gift Ideas to see the full range of options on offer.

‘Tis the Season to Give…Afternoon Tea at The Corinthian Club

November 23, 2015Dining, Experiences, Gifts For 2Cameron McLaughlin

At Gift Ideas Scotland, we don’t need an excuse to give a gift, but we can all agree that if there is one time of year for giving then this is it!

We know that sometimes buying Christmas presents can be tricky, but nothing feels better than getting it just right. With this in mind we’ve decided to offer a little helping hand, with our definitive Christmas countdown guide. We’ll be providing you with a daily dose of all the best Gift Ideas for your nearest and dearest. Kicking off with Afternoon Tea…

Afternoon Tea for Two at The Corinthian Club for £32

Everybody loves afternoon tea! Hand cut sandwiches, freshly baked scones, cakes and a selection of teas, what better way to spend an afternoon.

This gift offer of Afternoon Tea at one of Scotland’s most breath taking venues includes a selection of delicious cakes, tarts and scones prepared fresh by The Corinthian’s award winning chefs, perfect for those with a sweet tooth. Guests will also enjoy a range of speciality teas and fresh coffee, expertly brewed by trained in house baristas.

P.S. don’t forget the bubbles! Feel free to add in a glass of Prosecco to the mix for £5.50 per person, it is Christmas after all!

Visiting The Corinthian Club is an experience in itself. Housed in an iconic listed building, formerly a courthouse and jail, it features all of the architectural elegance you would expect. Located in the heart of Glasgow’s Merchant city it’s the perfect stop after a day’s shopping in the city centre.

Sample Menu

Raspberry Meringue Nests

Banana Cake

Strawberry Tart

Linzer Cake

Asssortment of fresh sandwiches

Selection of daily homemade scones served with fresh cream and jam

Speciality tea and freshly brewed coffee

Calling All Film Fanatics

October 6, 2014Experiences, Gifts For 2webteam

We’ve got the perfect gift for all you movie lovers. Treat yourself and your loved one to a luxurious boutique cinema experience in Ashton Lane, the cobbled heart of Glasgow’s West End. Begin the evening with a delicious meal and toast to the Festive season. When dinner’s done it’s time to dig into a tasty tub of hot popcorn and settle into your comfy cinema seat. Drama, comedy, thriller – pick the film of your choice from the Grosvenor’s extensive selection.

See full cinema listings here

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Afternoon Tea For Two

September 30, 2014Dining, Gifts For 2webteam

Indulge in a delicious Afternoon Tea for Two at the Corinthian Club this Christmas.

Take a seat with a friend in the gorgeous Brassiere before indulging in range of sweets and treats – all prepared fresh by award winning chefs.

Sample menu:
Raspberry meringue nests
Banana cake
Madeline’s
Strawberry tart
Linzer cake
Assortment of fresh sandwiches
Selection of daily homemade scones served with fresh vanilla cream and jam
Specialty tea and freshly brewed coffee

Soak up the stylish surroundings of this iconic, award winning venue and toast to the day with a bottle of bubbles (It’s Christmas after all…)

Served daily 12pm til 5pm

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The Perfect Getaway

September 30, 2014Getaways, Gifts For 2webteam

Give the gift of experience this Christmas and treat your special someone to a fabulous getaway at the Murrayfield Hotel – because sometimes you just have to get away from it all, right?

Unwind and enjoy the finer things in life with a relaxing stay country’s capital. The Murrayfield, a luxurious boutique hotel, is renown for providing its guests with all those little added extras. Feel right at home from the moment you step through the front door…

The hotel’s gorgeous boutique rooms come with complimentary wifi, a flat screen LCD TV, a luxe en suite bathroom with rainfall showers plus much, much more. If you’re feeling peckish, you can tuck into the fully stocked minibars or try a nip of complimentary whisky or homemade macaroons. (Oh, and no need to worry about those Edinburgh winds ladies – each room has a pair of GHD hair straighteners).

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