A Highland Mother’s Day to Remember!

on March 9, 2026

Mother’s Day gives us the perfect chance to soak up the Highland air and celebrate the people who make every day feel that little bit brighter.

To help you celebrate on Mothers Day, we’ve shaped a Highland itinerary filled with simple pleasures: good food, new memories and a warm Tomatin dram at the heart of it all.

Whether you’re searching for Mother’s Day ideas in Inverness, relaxing Highland experiences or meaningful ways to treat Mum, this guide brings together everything you need for a memorable day.

A morning with Simpsons Garden Centre

Begin your Mother’s Day with a laid‑back breakfast at Simpsons Garden Centre, perched just on the outskirts of Inverness with lovely views sweeping over the city and out towards the Black Isle. It’s one of the most popular breakfast spots in Inverness, and the perfect place to start a Mother’s Day out in the Highlands.

And since breakfast is the most important meal of the day (or at least that’s what we like to tell ourselves when we reach for that extra hash brown), their Highland Breakfast is the perfect place to start – if you don’t believe us, click here to see for yourselves!

It’s an easy, cosy beginning to the day, and a great chance to fuel up before you whisk Mum away on the rest of her Highland adventure.

Continue the journey with us here at Tomatin Distillery

Next, head south to our home in the Highlands, Tomatin Distillery.

We like to think that spending some time exploring Tomatin Distillery with your mum is the kind of easy, feel-good day out that seems to flow all on its own. With our expert guides leading the way, you’ll share drams, laughs, and plenty of “ooh, that’s lovely” moments along the way.

After your tour, take a moment to unwind together in our Hogshead Bar, where you can savour a well‑crafted cocktail made with Tomatin whisky. Whether Mum prefers something fruity, classic, or a little adventurous, it’s the perfect place to rest your feet, take in the scenery, and toast to the day.

If you’re ready to make this Mother’s Day memorable, with a dram, a wander, stunning Highland views, and a delicious cocktail to finish, explore the full range of experiences we have waiting for you at Tomatin here.

Unwind with Afternoon Tea at the Kingsmills Hotel

After a day full of good food, fresh air and a few well‑earned drams, Afternoon Tea at the Kingsmills Hotel is the perfect way to round off your Moters Day.

Afternoon Tea brings out all the little joys at once – the cakes that somehow vanish quicker than you meant them to, the little sandwiches you try to eat politely, the warm scones that feel like a hug in food form, and a whole line‑up of organic and herbal teas to choose from. And if Mum fancies a wee celebratory clink, a glass of prosecco or champagne adds just the right sparkle without taking over the moment. It’s the ideal, relaxed way to end your Mothers Day experience in the Highlands.

From a wholesome breakfast at Simpsons Garden Centre, to a heartfelt visit at Tomatin, to a luxurious afternoon tea at the Kingsmills, this Highland itinerary is crafted to help you celebrate Mum with warmth, care and unforgettable shared moments. A day for what matters most.

Tomatin. To what matters.