Still searching for that idea for Valentine’s Day?

Here are just a few to inspire you!

The Little Chartroom 30 Albert Pl, Edinburgh EH7 5HN

thelittlechartroom.com Tel: 0131 556 6600

Valentine’s Day menu: £75 for 5 courses plus snacks to begin

Leith’s favourite neighbourhood bistro is marking Valentine’s Day with a surprise five course tasting menu, cooked by award winning chef Roberta Hall-McCarron (formerly Castle Terrace, The Kitchin) and served by husband Shaun McCarron.

A labour of love for the couple, The Little Chartroom opened in June 2018, and has received a stream of praise, from food critics Marina O’Loughlin and Grace Dent. Dinner will be served from 5:30pm; and although the exact dishes will be a surprise, expect fresh seasonal ingredients in Roberta’s French-British bistro style.

Call 0131 556 6600 or email info@thelittlechartroom.com to book your table.


Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh are celebrating Valentine’s Day in style this year with a pop-up Silent Cinema event that will take over the restaurant’s private dining room for one night only. Whether you’re spending the romantic holiday with your special someone or having a night out with friends – film lovers are invited to enjoy the ultimate movie night on Friday 14th February in the restaurant’s cosy pop-up cinema with popcorn, prosecco and a screening of ‘La La Land’.

You’ve heard of a Silent Disco? This is Silent Cinema where thanks to a provided set of headphones you won’t have to worry about someone munching nachos too loudly or that one person who talks through the film…

The Silent Cinema will be sweeping viewers away to the City of Stars, Los Angeles, with a screening of the classic ‘La La Land’, the perfect film for Valentine’s Day. Tickets cost £9.95 and include a glass of prosecco or bottle of beer on arrival plus a bag of popcorn, an essential for any night at the movies.

With only a limited number of tickets available, movie-goers will also be able to tuck into some of their Hard Rock favourites at the exclusive event thanks to a carefully crafted snack menu featuring nachos, wings, fries and more, desserts, shakes and a full drinks menu.

Taking over Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh for one night only, book your tickets now and enjoy the perfect Valentine’s Day at Silent Cinema. 

More information here: https://bit.ly/2H2FLxH. 


If you fancy getting away from it all then Nira Caledonia has the answer for you.

The hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town claims to have the most romantic bedroom in the city with over 40 square metres of space, the Jacuzzi suite has a private patio and garden too. With room service breakfast delivered straight to you the package includes champagne, chocolates and roses.

For further information and booking requests, please visit niracaledonia.com or call 0131 225 2720.

Finally if the way to someone’s heart is through through their stomach…

Aldi’s new Love Heart Lorne sausages are guaranteed to bring a ‘slice’ of romance to the breakfast table. 

Aldi has made the perfect addition to a romantic breakfast in partnership with Ayrshire butcher, We hae meat. Priced at only 99p (150g) these limited-edition lorne sausages have each been made into the shape of a love heart to impress your other half. 

The We hae meat Love Heart Lorne is available in all 91 stores across Scotland. But be quick, as with all Aldi Specialbuys, once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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