This year in the UK, Mother's Day, or Mothering Sunday falls on Sunday the 22nd of March and is a celebration of all things motherhood!
Did you know Mother's Day began as a Christian celebration in the 1600's when devoted Christians would visit their 'mother church' for a special service? It is usually observed on the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday and reportedly more phone calls are made on Mother's Day than any other day of the year!
Mother's Day is recognised around the world and wherever it is celebrated, it is universally about showering your mum with cards, chocolates, and flowers.
Here in Scotland, Mother's Day is all about showing your mum just how much you love and appreciate them, whether it be by making her breakfast, buying her a bunch of flowers, making a handmade card or doing the housework! Here are a few Scottish Mammies you might recognise:
Stella Tennant
Stella Tennant is a supermodel hailing from the Scottish Borders who has graced the cover of Vogue magazine and worked for the likes of Chanel, Hermès, and Burberry. She is married to French photographer David Lasnet and they have four children together. She currently stays in Edrom, a small village in the Scottish Borders, only 5 miles from our ScotlandShop.com headquarters!
Judy Murray
Judy Murray is a Scottish tennis coach from Bridge of Allan in Stirlingshire. She is mother to professional tennis players Jamie and Olympic champion Andy Murray. Some of our team were lucky enough to meet Judy at the Edinburgh Kilt Walk in 2018!
Queen Elinor
Queen Elinor is a fictional Mammie from the movie Brave voiced by Emma Thompson. She has her hands full with her headstrong daughter Merida and triplet boys Harris, Hubert and Hamish while helping her husband run the Kingdom of Dun Broch.
Anna White
Our big boss lady Anna deserves a special mention as she keeps all of us in line while raising Poppy and Harry, who some of you may have had the pleasure of meeting at some of our events in New York and Florida. You can find out more about Anna in her International Women's Day Blog
However you plan to honour the maternal figures in your life, make sure you don't forget as "Hell hath no fury like a mammy scorned!" Check out our Gifts For Her for some lovely thoughtful gift ideas for Mother's Day. Don't forget we do also offer Gift Wrap at check out and for very particular mammie's you can order one of our ScotlandShop Gift Vouchers.
