Mother’s Day

Surely it was only just Christmas (certainly looks like it in Glasgow today!)? Well, it’s Mother’s Day already this Sunday (26th) so here are some suggestions to help keep mum sweet!

Aberdeen

Amarone in Aberdeen have created a special menu for Mothers Day and with 2 courses for £16.95 or 3 for £21.95 you can treat mum to lunch without breaking the bank. Dishes include Crisp fried goats’ cheese with red onion and an Amarena cherry marmalade or Crispy fried salmon with a tomato, chorizo, chickpea and potato casserole served with a mint and tarragon yoghurt.

Click here for the menu.

Village Hotel have a Mother’s Day unlimited carvery and a free glass of fizz for mum for £17.95. Enjoy a selection of tasty salads and starters, roast meats, veggies and desserts. Click here to book and for terms.

Edinburgh Choose between afternoon tea or lunch (with a Elemis facial voucher) and enjoy the spectacular view from the Forth Floor Restaurant at Harvey Nichols. Dishes include seared tuna loin and roasted lamb. Check out the menu here. To make a reservation call 0131 524 8350 or email forthfloor.reservations@harveynichols.com.

It doesn’t have to be all food, if your mum likes gin then a tour around Pickering’s Gin distillery might be just the tonic! You can see how small-batch gin is made, sample the full Pickering’s range and enjoy a G&T at The Royal Dick bar. Click here to book

Glasgow

Mum will surely love either a Champagne Afternoon Tea throughout Mother’s day weekend or a delicious Sunday Lunch on Sunday 26th March (or both?) at Malmaison. Sunday lunch includes unlimited hors d’oeuvres from the Chef’s Table, followed by a mouth-watering main course and decadent dessert (£29.95 pp inc. gift and a glass of Mumm Rosé Champagne for mum) or for £25 pp on Saturday and Sunday a Champagne Afternoon Tea with a glass of Mumm Rosé Champagne. Click here to book and for more information.

Mussel Inn in Glasgow and Edinburgh have a 25% off deal for food at their restaurants this Mother’s Day. If you mum loves seafood or how about a steak burger (it’s her day after all!) Then Mussel Inn is your place. Click here for more information.