Make the most of your city centre this Spring and support the #LoveGlasgow campaign
Get inspired for Mother’s Day on Sunday 19th March, with our top things to do.
Whether it’s an indulgent afternoon tea, elaborate shopping trip, a cocktail masterclass, or sharing a chuckle at a comedy festival, Glasgow’s city centre has it all when it comes to spoiling the mum in your life rotten.
It can be difficult to think of the perfect gift for someone who is practically superhuman, so let us do the thinking for you as we round up the 5 best ways to enjoy Mother’s Day in Glasgow.
How to #LoveGlasgow and your mum this Mother’s day
- A spot of afternoon tea at Mackintosh at the Willow
The only surviving Tea Rooms designed by the famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the sophisticated surroundings of the Tea Rooms at Mackintosh at the Willow are the perfect place to indulge mum in scrumptious treats and a bit of Glasgow history.
Offering a Salon De Luxe Experience from £39.99pp, be immersed in the history of one of Glasgow’s most iconic buildings, enjoy a luxurious afternoon tea in the stunning Salon de Luxe and complete your visit by exploring their interactive exhibition centre.
- Treat mum to a chuckle at the Glasgow Comedy Festival
Glasgow will be nothing but laughs this March as the Glasgow Comedy Festival descends on the city in various locations. For a guaranteed night of hilarity this Mother’s Day, visit the Glee Club on Renfrew Street as Ladies of Laughter return with their hit tour and a Mother’s Day Special.
A lineup of 4 women comics, Ladies Of Laughter’s top tier comedy show includes Sukh Ojla, Fathiya Saleh, Emily Lloyd-Siani, and Stella Graham.
- Shop til you drop at House of Fraser
One of the biggest gems on Glasgow’s style mile, House of Fraser’s luxury clothing, shoes and accessories from the most coveted designer brands make for timeless gifts mum can wear all year round, with brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Armani and Gucci.
What’s more, once mum has been treated to her shopping spree, you can both recover from it all with a treatment from Clarins Spa or a refreshing drink at Gin71 Gin Bar.
- A family cocktail making masterclass at Missoula
Take advantage of Glasgow’s lively drink scene at Missoula on Renfrew Street. The perfect bar for group outings and all round good times, treat not only the mother figure in your life but friends and family to a cocktail making class at Missoula.
Designed for a minimum of 6 guests, learn how to shake and make your favourite drink with 90 minutes of competitive cocktail making, 2 cocktails from a delicious range, plus a glass of Prosecco, games and cheesy nachos and fries to share amongst the group.
- Relax and unwind at PURE Spa & Beauty
Only a stone’s throw away from the Buchanan Galleries and Queen Street station, PURE Spa & Beauty is a stylish and relaxing getaway from everyday life.
With a range of beauty treatments from manicures, pedicures and gel nails to spa treatments such as deep tissue and hot stone massages, they are the ideal place to spend Mother’s Day.
Stay updated this Mother’s Day by supporting the #LoveGlasgow campaign. Search the #LoveGlasgow hashtag across social media to be inspired for days and nights out.
- In the market for a Mother’s Day gift? Visit St. Enoch Centre to find the perfect gift for your number-one fan this Mothering Sunday. Whether it’s irresistible sweet treats from Hotel Chocolat, a self-care kit in Body Shop, or a piece of authentic Italian jewellery, show your mum just how much they mean to you at St. Enoch Centre.
- And, for the mother who has everything, give her the gift of quality time together. Spend the day perusing the shops, grab a bite to eat at one of the centre’s many delicious eateries, and round it all off with a trip to VUE Cinema to watch the latest must-see movie