Category Archives: Special Occasions

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!

Free Delivery on all Gift Cards this weekend! Quote FREEPOST

November 26, 2015Dining, Experiences, Getaways, Gifts For 2, Masterclass, Spa & Beauty, Special Occasions, Under £25Cameron McLaughlin

Don’t fancy getting caught up in the frenzy that is Black Friday? Us neither! Luckily for you all the festive gift giving goodness you need can be found right here on Gift Ideas, without even having leave your seat.

To get into the festive swing of things we’re offering FREE DELIVERY on all gift cards this weekend! Think of it as an early present for all of you wise men and women who like to get your festive shopping completed that little bit earlier.

Stuck for gifts, well worry no more. We have gifts cards and unique experiences to suit everyone, from cooking masterclasses for your chef dad and karaoke party packages for your sing-a-holic sister to cinema meal deals for your movie geek friends.

There’s also brewery tours, gourmet food hampers, afternoon tea experiences, VIP nightclub packages, fine dining restaurant deals, cocktail masterclasses, the list goes on!

If you’re still not 100% sure on what to buy, we also have a range of Monetary Gift Cards that start from £25 and can be used at restaurants, bars, hotels and cinemas across Scotland.

View all the experiences on Gift Ideas here!

Claiming your FREE delivery couldn’t be easier, just quote ‘FREEPOST’ at the checkout! The offer is available all weekend from Friday 27^th December to midnight on Monday 30^th December.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Warm Dad’s Heart – with Whisky!

June 9, 2014Dining, Special Occasionswebteam

Put a smile on Dad’s face and warm his heart with love (and whisky) this Father’s Day at The Bothy.

Enjoy an authentic and specially created three course menu while listening to the live sounds of traditional bag piping – and banter – from the Caledonian Cowboy himself, Johnny Gauld. Have a ball with Gauld, who has been described as, “a humorous and engaging piper/poet, writer, adventurer and all round Scottish raconteur”. Learn more about the Caledonian Cowboy

With five wonderful whiskies served throughout the night, plus a 20% discount when quoting offer code ‘THANKSDAD’, this event is every whisky lover’s wish.

Offer available at: Bothy Glasgow and Bothy Perth

Book now

The Perfect Gift for a Summer Wedding

April 24, 2014Gifts For 2, Special Occasionswebteam

If you’ve been invited to a wedding this Summer and haven’t the faintest idea what to get the happy couple, take a look at some amazing gift suggestions from us that are truly one of a kind.

To blow them away, look no further than a spectacular Hot Air Balloon Tour for Two for £300.00. An experience unlike any other form of flying, you’ll enjoy 360 degrees views as you drift 2000ft into the air and watch the beautiful scenery unfold below, whilst sipping a glass of Champagne.

For something equally as unique and ideal for those who love cooking and learning new things, treat them to our Sushi Making Masterclass for Two. You’ll make a number of different dishes with hints and tips from an experienced sushi chef. Plus you’ll get to enjoy all of the wonderful food you have created! Purchase yours from £150.00.

For the perfect wedding gift, there’s nothing like a weekend away. Give the gift of a Boutique Hotel Experience at The Murrayfield House and explore all that Edinburgh has to offer. Relax, unwind and enjoy the finer things in life with an overnight stay on bed and breakfast basis for two for £150.00.

Perhaps a a pre-wedding gift of the perfect Stag or Hen party would be very well received! In that case, the Private Karaoke Party Pod with 3 hour pod hire and our state of the art touch-screen karaoke facilities, a 3 course meal per person and a glass of wine or bottle of peroni per person for £200.00, would be just the ticket!

*Option also available for 2 hour hire with buffet and half bottle of wine/2 bottles of peroni per person for £150.00.

A bespoke Luxury Deli Hamper is the perfect gift for those budding epicureans. Fill your hamper with all their favourite things, choosing from the fantastic selection available. With everything from luxurious truffles and locally sourced produce to craft beers and organic wines, create the perfect hamper from the value of £25 to £100.

To purchase any of these fantastic wedding gift suggestions, or to view our full range available, simply click here.

Mama Mia Have We Got a Competition For You!

March 19, 2014Experiences, Special Occasionswebteam

Mama Mia,

Here we go again, My My how can we resist you! Does Your Mum love Abba? Did she rock the Agnetha or Anni-Frid Hair cuts and fur buts back in the day? If so then our special Mother’s day competition is perfect for you! Our friends at The Grosvenor Cinema Glasgow have given us a pair of tickets for you and your Mum to go and see their special Mothers Day screening of Mama Mia on Sunday March 30th at 4.20pm followed by a 3 course meal for 2, with wine in the Grosvenor cafe!

To enter all you have to do is tweet us your Mum’s favourite Abba Song to @GlasgowGiftIdea along with our hash tag #MothersDayMadeEasy and you could be spending Mother’s day dancing in the aisles and dining for free! Winners will be picked on Thursday 27th March! Good Luck!

Gift Cards For Mums with Everything

March 19, 2014Special Occasionswebteam

On a recent trip home to help our Mum clear out the spare room, we discovered she had A LOT of stuff. So when it came time to consider the perfect Gift for Mother’s Day we got to thinking, what do you get the Mum who already has everything? As if by Magic the answer came to us in the form of two little words ‘Gift Card’. You can buy our gift cards online at £25, £50 and £100 values, and being gift ideas we don’t do things by half- your Mum can redeem the card at over 30 restaurants, bars, cinemas and hotels across Scotland.

All Gift Cards come in a nifty wallet, with a space for a personal message and can be requested with recorded 1st class delivery, a guaranteed next day delivery option or can be picked up from one of the participating venues they can be used in- Just look for the Poster below! Or you can Click here to buy and see a full list of where your Mum can spend hers!