The 5pm Dining blog has no truck with gender stereotyping. However, we would gently suggest that some men and some women have different approaches to St Valentine’s Day.

For example, many women see St Valentine’s Day as a way to show their partners how they feel about them with a card and a gift.

The gift might be an experience they can share – a fun way to spend some time together.

On the other hand, some men – not all – only see St Valentine’s Day at around 4pm on the day before it falls.

Suddenly, they start feeling short of breath and begin to panic because they haven’t done anything about it.

These men see St Valentine’s Day as an obstacle to a quiet life; an obstacle which must be overcome quickly, quietly and without their other half suspecting that it was all done at the last minute.

Happily, we have gathered some 5pm Big Deals which make great St Valentine’s Day gifts for both sets of people.

Romantic dinners

From fairytale hotel stays to intimate dinners, there are plenty of choices for the romantics out there.

And, for those whose diary management is not quite what it should be, our St Valentine’s Big Deals offer the ease, speed and convenience of online ordering.

You choose your gift, the voucher is delivered to your inbox and everybody is happy.

Naturally, there is no price on the vouchers.

Spa experiences

We have St Valentine’s Big Deals on spa experiences, hotel stays, meals, afternoon tea, gin tastings and even flight simulations.

You could re-enact the spaghetti scene from 101 Dalmatians with our deal on pizza or pasta for 2 for £11 at Amore in the Merchant City

Alternatively, you could book in for a spectacular Chateaubriand steak for two with a bottle of wine for £45 at 1051 GWR.

Luxurious overnight stay in Inverlochy Castle for £235?

Dumfries getaway with dinner, bed and breakfast package at the Georgian Hetland Hall Hotel for £79?

Check out all of these and more at 5pm Big Deal St Valentine’s gifts.