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March 14, 2022

'I don't want any fuss' is a phrase likely to be heard in many a household in the lead up to Sunday 27th March.

Ignore it. If you can't make a fuss of your Mum on Mother's Day then when can you?

From patching up childhood scrapes to soothing broken hearts via advising on dodgy haircuts, mums have put in some long shifts.

Mother's Day is a chance to show some appreciation and make Mum smile.

The 5pm Mother's Day Gift page has dozens of suggestions to suit every budget and, hopefully, most mums.

Here are five to give you some ideas.

Luxury Afternoon Tea with Optional Prosecco for 2 or 4 at Champagne Central, Grand Central Hotel Glasgow; from £25

Tea for Two at Champagne Central.

Tea for Two at Champagne Central.

We all need a little glamour in our lives from time to time and today’s Big Deal from Champagne Central is sure to put a little sparkle in your afternoon.

The elegant bar, pictured above, is part of Glasgow’s Principal Grand Central Hotel, which has played host to everyone from Winston Churchill to Frank Sinatra to The Beatles.

Now you can treat someone special to a decadent afternoon tea in one of Glasgow’s glammest hangouts.

Sparkling afternoon tea

Today’s Big Deal is for two or four people to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with option to include a glass of Prosecco each.

Available Monday to Thursday until April, this deal makes a perfect gift.

Your afternoon tea will include the Chef’s selection of sandwiches, mini filled brioche rolls followed by freshly baked fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and preserves.

To finish, guests can tuck into Chef’s top plate of cakes.

Happy guests on TripAdvisor

‘My daughter and I had afternoon tea at the hotel and it was very nice indeed. The selection was lovely and the staff were very attentive and nothing was a bother. We had a lovely time!'

Would that work for your Mum? Buy here.

£99 for a Luxury Spa Day with 2 Treatments & Prosecco Each for 2 at NUSPA Glasgow

Give Mum the gift of relaxation.

Give Mum the gift of relaxation.

Can you see your Mum in a four-star hotel spa, finishing off a glass of fizz before throwing off her fluffy robe and sinking into a pool?

Every mum deserves a pamper and this Big Deal has relaxation written all over it.

Everything you need to unwind

NUSPA is a newly opened leisure club in Radisson Blu, a hip four-star hotel right next to Glasgow Central.

This tranquil space includes spa treatment rooms, a 15-foot swimming pool, sauna, luxury relaxation lounge and state-of-the-art gym.

Total tranquility for two

Mum can sink into bliss with this Big Deal for a luxury spa day for two, available seven days.

Included is a choice of two 25 minute treatments each, plus three heavenly hours of leisure club access, a chilled glass of Prosecco each, fluffy robes and towels.

Lie back and be pampered

Choose two of the following therapies each:

Swedish back massage

Leg, ankle & foot treatment

Shoulder, face & scalp massage

Mini spa facial

Being a mother is exhausting. This Big Deal gives your Mum and a friend a little me time.

1 or 2 Night B&B Stay with Glass of Prosecco Each for 2 at 4* Ballathie House Hotel, Perthshire; from £89

Fresh air and blue skies. It doesn't get any better.

Fresh air and blue skies. It doesn't get any better.

A walk in the spring sunshine is always welcome.

Especially when you top it off by warming your bones in front of a roaring log fire.

Give your Mum a cosy winter-into-spring break with this Big Deal on a getaway from Ballathie House Hotel in Perthshire.

Country house luxury

Ballathie House is an impressive 19th century mansion set in a peaceful estate overlooking the Tay. Perth is less than a half hour drive away.

The hotel’s excellent AA Rosette restaurant offers river views and a menu showcasing the best seasonal produce.

Intimate getaway

Available seven days until the end of April, today’s Big Deal is for two people to enjoy a one or two night stay in a Classic or Riverside bedroom.

You will both be welcomed with a chilled glass of Prosecco on arrival. In the mornings, you can tuck into a full Scottish breakfast before exploring the estate in all its winter glory.

Relax in total comfort

All bedrooms are individually styled and combine traditional country house period décor with modern touches. Features include Freeview TV, free WiFi and tea & coffee facilities.

Many rooms conjure up a lovely vintage vibe with roaring log fires, gently chiming clocks, sporting prints, gilt-framed portraits and statues.

Impressed guests

‘Full of charm and character with lots of interesting features about the hotel’s history. Tasteful decor, relaxing atmosphere, very clean and comfortable bedroom, friendly and attentive staff, delicious food which was beautifully presented, all added to our most enjoyable stay.’

This Big Deal on a stay at Ballathie House would be perfect for spending some time with Mum.

Choice of Gift Set or Gift Box Hamper from Twoodle Co; from £25

A gift box from Twoodle Co - you know it makes scents.

A gift box from Twoodle Co - you know it makes scents.

Floral scents, flickering candles, a blanket, a book and mug of hot cocoa…

In case you hadn’t noticed, cottage cosiness is totally in style right now.

And with this Big Deal for a gift set or gift box hamper from Twoodle Co, you can bring a snug and toasty glow into a loved one’s home in no time.

Lovingly handcrafted gifts

Twoodle Co is an independent business creating scented candles, ornaments and soaps. All are completely natural, certified cruelty-free, vegan, plastic-free and eco-friendly.

Their stylish heart-shaped hanging ornaments give off a soothing aroma for up to 12 months and would make a thoughtful gift.

The 25-hour signature candles are made from the finest English hemp wax infused with unique essential oil blends.

The scented gel hand soaps come in attractive tins and are made from a unique organic formula for beautifully soft hands.

Choose your soothing set

Options one to three of this Big Deal are for a gift set in a choice of three signature scent blends – English Rose, Jasmine Dreams and French Lavender – all sent in a rustic craft gift box.

Each gift set contains a 25-hour burning candle, 70g gel hand soap concentrate and heart-shaped hanging ornament.

Options four to six are for the same scents in a gift box hamper.

Hampers include a 100ml room diffuser, 50 hour candle, silver candle snuffer, scented pouch and ornament, hand soap and jar of matches.

Charming and pretty presents

The mood-boosting essential oils in these gifts are perfect for putting a smile on a loved one’s face.

5/5 overall Facebook review score

‘Excellent products beautifully made and each different product has its own wonderfully unique smell. The packaging is also second to none and customer service is excellent, meaning that the entire experience from ordering to receiving is a pleasure. Would thoroughly recommend!’

Are we on the right scent? Buy here.

Ticket for London Concertante - Vivaldi The Four Seasons by Candlelight at Paisley Abbey; from £16

Paisley Abbey will be the atmospheric setting for this candle-lit concert.

Paisley Abbey will be the atmospheric setting for this candle-lit concert.

Is Mum a music fan?

This April, the Four Seasons by Candlelight at Paisley Abbey promises to be a truly spine-tingling experience. And with today’s Big Deal, you can make your Mum a part of it all.

An event to remember forever

This Big Deal is brought to you by London Concertante, one of the finest chamber music ensembles in the country.

This atmospheric, candlelit chamber music event will take place at Paisley Abbey on Sunday 24th April at 7.30pm. There is a choice of ticket bands.

Step into 12th century splendour

Paisley Abbey is an incredible setting for an event like this. Known as a ‘jewel of medieval architecture’, it is dripping in atmosphere (in fact, it’s where Robert the Bruce was born).

The soaring vaulted ceiling creates a deep sense of awe while the stained glass windows scatter rainbow dapples across the floor.

This is an ideal space to soak up Vivaldi’s classic, as well as Corelli’s Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 4, Telemann’s Viola Concerto and Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins.

Critically acclaimed ensemble

With a stunning selection of recordings plus tours of the UK, Europe and the USA, London Concertante are right at the forefront of classical music in Britain.

Yet this friendly ensemble keeps things light and accessible by chatting and joking with the audience.

You can take a sneak peak of them performing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons here.

Fantastic gift for a music fan

This Big Deal is an opportunity for Mum to lose herself in timeless music in the spectacular candlelit setting of a medieval cathedral.

And whether she is a classical music buff or totally new to it all, she will soon be swept up into the atmosphere of this special event.

Rave reviews from critics

‘Drum-tight. This is superb playing’ — The Scotsman

‘First class musicians…the muscle in each individual’s playing gave such a punch…extraordinary’ — Sunday Express

London Concertante are also playing a selection of fabulous film theme tunes at St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday 25th of March. Buy here.

The above is just a tiny selection of the wide range available on the 5pm Mother's Day Gift page.