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St Andrew’s Day Ideas: 10 Ways to Celebrate
Today, people all over the world will be celebrating St Andrew’s Day, which happens every year on the 30th November. We love a good celebration, and think that any excuse to release your inner Highland dancer should be fully embraced – or at the very least, toasted with a glass of whisky. So wherever you are in the world, here are some ideas to help you show your appreciation for Scotland’s patron saint (tartan clothing optional). 1. Eat a Traditional Scottish Dinner We’re talking cullen skink, cockaleekie, Loch Fyne salmon, neeps and tatties, clootie dumplings and of course, the star of any celebratory Scottish meal; haggis. Hearty fare perfect for…
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About
Hello and welcome to the official Red Letter Days Blog. We’ve been changing the way people think about gifts for almost 30 years now, and like every experience we offer, this blog is here to make your everyday life a little bit better. Here, you’ll find things that make us smile and interest us, interviews with some of our top suppliers, as well as insight into the company that came up with the idea of giving experiences as gifts. You can shop our range of experience gifts on www.redletterdays.co.uk and contact our customer service team or find answers to some of your questions here. Please do comment on our blog…
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Top Experiences to Enjoy in June
Now summer is on its way, it is the perfect time to start getting out and about. Think rooftop bars to enjoy drinks with friends, family adventures, to luxury spa breaks and short stays around the UK. On the 20th of June is also Father’s Day, so now is the perfect time to browse our Father’s Day gift guide to discover the perfect gift for him. With so many experiences now open, it is truly time to start enjoying once again. We have rounded up some of our favourite and newest experiences to look forward to this month. Spa Day with Lunch for Two at Sketchley Grange Hotel and Spa…
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Spring into March with our best experiences
With Spring in the air and the news of lockdown to ease in the coming months, it is definitely time to look forward to all the new and exciting adventures you will have with your family and friends. We have pulled together a brilliant range of our newest experiences for you to get excited about, from tranquil UK staycations, unique at home experiences to new adventurous activities that are bound to get your adrenaline pumping. NEW! Fly the Phoenix – The world’s fastest seated zip line at Zip World Opening their newest location later in Spring 2021, we are giving you the opportunity to buy your vouchers in advance, to be one of the first to go on the world’s fastest seated zip line at Zip World.…
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Give something new a go this September – Festival of Learning (1st – 30th September)
It feels great to learn new skills. And over the past few months, some of us have had some extra time to try other things. But for many, juggling work commitments and life responsibilities can make it hard to find the time – let alone the headspace – to squeeze in any extracurricular activities. The Festival of Learning is an annual event that’s looking to change this. For the month of September, the organisation is promoting the benefits of learning and encouraging people across the country to ‘have a go’ at something new. With that in mind, here are some of our most interesting and exciting online courses you can…
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Six Top Tips for Great Holiday Photos
The summer holidays are coming and you are going to want to be out and about with your camera creating some wonderful memories on camera! Here are six top tips for great holiday photos, courtesy of our friends at Red Cloud Photography for capturing the perfect images during your time away. Take a look at our previous photo tips blog on capturing the perfect photos of your children.
