Buying presents for couples means taking two sets of likes and dislikes into consideration. It’s not easy and involves a very finely judged sense of balance. Happily, we’ve done it for you with these five, rather clever, gift...
Nights away in interesting hotels make us happy. Eating good food also makes us happy. But what if we combined these two pleasures? Could we handle that much enjoyment? There is only one way to find out. Here are five fun getaways which...
Christmas is a time for enjoying some of life’s luxuries. And few occasions are quite as enjoyable as sharing good food with friends and family. Here are ten Edinburgh restaurants where you can eat very well this festive period....
Here at 5pm dining, we are firm believers that afternoon tea is for life, not just for Christmas. Having said that, afternoon tea is always a very appealing treat to look forward to when you have your Christmas shopping list gripped...
There is always one. In fact, there is usually a few of them. Nice people. Decent. You like them. You may even be related to them. It’s just that they are almost impossible to buy a gift for. Well, stop tearing your hair out. Here...
Christmas is coming. Be prepared. The Christmas lights are up; the turkeys are worried and your most efficient/annoying friend has already sent out their Christmas cards. There is only one thing left to tick off before we can officially...
The Honours in Glasgow: cosmopolitan dining room. Apart from spending so much precious time with the outlaws, sorry, in-laws, great food and drink are among the most important elements of a fun Christmas. Tuck into today’s selection...
Is there a person in your life who is happiest mountain biking on a steep ridge, diving into cold seas or jumping out of a plane? Come on, you know that person won’t be satisfied with a Christmas gift of a jumper. The gifts below, on...
Giving someone a Christmas gift of an afternoon tea is handing them an opportunity to be completely indulgent, to eat cakes, smother scones with cream and jam, and wash it all down with copious amounts of tea (and maybe a glass of...
If you really want to treat someone this Christmas, give them a stay in an actual Scottish castle. Experience walking up the grand staircases, sinking into the four poster beds, looking out at the acres of land and for one night pretending...
Merry Christmas! The aftermath of the 5pm Christmas night out seems a suitable time for a reflective blog post on hangovers and how to deal with them. At present, your blogger is road testing a feisty combination of paracetamol,...
KFC: big in Japan at Christmas It will come as no surprise that different countries all have their own Christmas traditions. For example, the Polish traditionally lay an extra plate at the Christmas table for an unexpected guest while in...
Tom Kitchin is a clever cookie. In January 2007, he was awarded a Michelin star just six months after he launched The Kitchin restaurant in Leith. He was 29 at the time and the youngest Scottish proprietor to be given a star. While Tom...
Great presents are not necessarily big, expensive presents. Sometimes a good gift is simply a thoughtful one that the recipient will really appreciate. Here are some 5pm Christmas Gifts that would make fun, novel or unusual stocking...
Great presents are not necessarily grand presents. Sometimes a good gift is simply a thoughtful one that the recipient will really appreciate. Over the next couple of days, we’ll suggest a handful of 5pm Christmas Gifts that would...
Scotland is often considered to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world and who are we to disagree? Dramatic mountains landscapes, white sandy beaches, lush forests; you’ll find them all and more in our wee section of the...
