Pancake Day is over and all the pancakes have been eaten, so now it’s time for Mother’s Day. Also known as Mothering Sunday, the UK celebrates mothers and mother figures on the fourth Sunday of Lent, exactly three weeks before Easter. Originally, Mothering Sunday was a day off for servants who could go home and see their mothers, as the next time the people could visit them would be around Christmas. Home in the Middle Ages was also known as ‘mother’, and the day eventually morphed into families coming together, leading to the modern Mother’s Day at the beginning of the 20th Century.
So, we have gathered some wholesome activities for some quality time with your mum or mother figure.
1. Treat your mum to a treatment (and some gin) at The Gin Spa
There just isn’t many experiences out there better than a massage so good you’re left not knowing what year it is, or a facial treatment that leaves your skin feeling amazing. With so many of us living more sedentary lives nowadays, a good massage can do wonders for our health if done regularly, as well as other beauty treatments. So, treating your mother figure to a spa day at The Gin Spa could not only offer some quality time, but also some well-deserved self-care with a wee Gin and Tonic in hand.
Because finding the perfect spot out of all the beauty salons in Glasgow can be a mission and a half, you can book a treatment or package at The Gin Spa here, or check out our list of the very best beauty salons in the city.
2. Take your mum to a rooftop boozy brunch
Rooftop bar VEGA is introducing Mother’s Day Afternoon. The brunch will be welcoming all mother figures and cocktail enthusiasts on the Sunday (March 30) from 12pm: it’s the perfect Mother’s Day outing, boasting plenty of cocktails and prosecco to go around. You can book your spot here.
3. Visit this Scottish restaurant awarded 3 AA Rosettes
The Restaurant at One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin Glasgow is one of four Glasgow establishments to be recognised in the 2025 AA Rosette Awards announcement, and it’s clearly worth treating your mother figure to an afternoon tea or a Sunday lunch there. The menu is curated by Michelin-trained Head Chef Gary Townsend, offering balanced flavours and culinary creativity at this award-winning restaurant in Glasgow. This Mother’s Day, The Restaurant is offering a Champagne afternoon tea for £44.95 including a glass of champagne and a live pianist.
4. Attend a Zinc Bar pop-up Asian-inspired foodie experience with Cafe XO
Zinc Bar in SWG3 is being taken over by Cafe XO on March 29, with a focus on celebrating “all things umami”. Guests can expect fresh meats, fish, and whole vegetables cooked over Japanese coals and served with Asian-inspired condiments and garnishes. You can book your tickets here, and they’re £55 per head.
5. Explore the magical waterfalls outside of Glasgow
Scotland is not short of stunning vistas and bodies of water – and they’re right on our doorstep. We do adore a decent walk every now and then, especially if it involves waterfalls. Why not take your mother figure for a wee day out of picturesque views filled with lochs and nature. We’ve gathered up a list of the most stunning waterfalls not too far from Glasgow for you to marvel at and have the best day trip ever.
6. Savour the moment at a Taylor Swift Candlelight concert
Candlelight concerts have taken Glasgow’s historic buildings by storm, and they are now storming Òran Mór in Glasgow with a tribute to Taylor Swift. Guests can marvel at the singer-songwriter’s greatest hits in a way they never have before, as a sea of flickering candles transforms the space into a magical land with a string quartet. On March 27, guests can expect to hear hits like Love Story, Anti-Hero, Lover, You Belong With Me and more. You can find your tickets on Fever!
7. Explore more stunning events on Fever
Our wee friends at Fever offer a stellar selection of events all through March, with concerts, food experiences, as well as tours and tastings. For example, why not go for a gin afternoon tea experience on a vintage Routemaster bus, or check out the R&B Brunch at August House. You can find more exciting events on Fever!
8. Have a few at this bookshop-themed bar
The Last Bookstore in Glasgow boasts 8,000 books lining its walls, some of which you can actually read, and plenty of cocktails to go around. So, if your wee mum is impartial to reading, this is the perfect spot to go for a drink or small plates. However, it does get busy during the weekends, so it’s best to book in advance.