i-on Gift Guide 2019: Great Gifts For You and Your Other Half
Giving a gift you know someone will love is great. Getting to enjoy that gift with them? Even better. Here's our top pick of presents that are perfect for two.
Stobo Castle
Give the gift of relaxation with a Stobo Castle gift voucher (from £25). Here, a half day spa experience starts from as little as £69, a full day from £99 (including a Relaxing Water massage and lunch) or an overnight stay from £159pppn, including meals and use of the world-class spa facilities. To order, call 01721 725300 or visit stobocastle.co.uk.
Lateral City
Treat your loved one to a fabulous stay in luxury accommodation with a Lateral City Apartments gift voucher. Gorgeous apartments at Old Town Chambers and The Edinburgh Grand have everything you could need for that perfect stay in the city centre. lateralcity.com.
One Square
This interactive gin tasting, £35pp, is led by One Square’s gin expert and includes four gins of your choice paired with recommended tonics, a full demonstration of the distillation process and a miniature bottle of One Square’s very own gin to take home. The perfect gift for gin lovers. Buy gift vouchers at onesquare.skchase.com. More info at onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/bar.
Fingal
Give the gift of Fingal this Christmas. From Afternoon Tea and evening supper to cocktails and overnight stays, there is a gift experience for everyone. Treat a loved one to Fingal, Scotland’s only luxury floating hotel. Port of Leith, Edinburgh, 0131 357 5000, fingal.co.uk.
Nordic Outdoor
The Kanken Art is a special edition of the classic Fjällräven Backpack. Featuring a nature theme and made using heavier material, this is the ideal Christmas gift for any nature lover. Pick yours up for £89.95 at Nordic Outdoor, Frederick Street and Bruntsfield. nordicoutdoor.co.uk/fjallraven-kanken-art.html
The Torrence Gallery
The Christmas exhibition at The Torrance Gallery features over 30 top artists, including three fabulous Featured Artists; Helen Tabor, Lisette Degioanni and Liz Cameron. The gallery is hung ‘salon-style’ with over 100 paintings, covering all sorts of subjects, mediums and prices; an exciting array to feast the eyes upon.
The Torrance Gallery, 36 Dundas St, EH3 6JN, Tel: 0131 556 6366 mail@torrancegallery.co.uk, torrancegallery.co.uk.
Chop House
As far as presents go, we love a gift card for our favourite restaurant. So a gift card from Chop House is always a good idea. The best cuts of meat, chargrilled to perfection, and a cracking wine and cocktail list... Now just to decide who to take with us as Guest of Honour. chophousesteak.co.uk.
John Lewis
Everyone loves a tin of Quality Street at Christmas, don’t they? But the pop-up Quality Street shops in John Lewis & Partners Edinburgh or Glasgow take the gift of chocolate giving one step further with personalised tins, filled with all your favourite flavours. Choose your favourites and personalise the 1.2kg tin for £15.