Top five festive gifts for couples

TWO IS the magic number, but buying festive gifts for couples can be double the work and choosing gifts for both halves to enjoy is equally tricky.

A luxurious motor yacht experience across the vast expanses of Loch Lomond might be your thing. Picture: TSPL

From a private luxury boating trip on Loch Lomond to a symbol of eternal love, let us take the pressure off by providing some inspiration with our list of top 5 gifts for special couples to share.

1. Food and Wine evening experience

Run by the Edinburgh School of Food and Wine, this gourmand experience with an emphasis on drinking wine is held in the bell tower of an 18th designed by renowned architect Robert Adam. Guests are treated to an exquisite five course meal while a wine connoisseur provides a guide to the characteristics of the accompanying tipples - a perfect way for love birds to enjoy a romantic evening with a little extra sparkle.

Available from: http://www.intotheblue.co.uk/culinary-gourmet/food-wine/wine-tasting-tours/edinburgh

2. Emma Bridgewater Mr and Mrs mugs

These beautiful earthenware Mr and Mrs mugs from the popular Emma Bridgewater pottery range are crafted and illustrated entirely by hand. What better way for happy couples to enjoy cosy cups of tea than with these lovely symbols of togetherness.

Available from: http://www.emmabridgewater.co.uk

3. Frith Endless Love sculpture

This bronze resin piece from the award winning Frith is a lovingly crafted sculpture of continual lines which represent eternity. Perfect for giving the couple in your life a gift that is as unique as they are and that is sure to be as precious to them as their time together.

Available from: http://www.johnlewis.com/frith-sculpture-endless-love-bronze-by-adrian-tinsley/p231655984

4. Loch Lomond champagne trip

Any couple will tell you that a day of quality uninterrupted time together is a precious gift. This luxurious motor yacht experience across the vast expanses of Loch Lomond

will welcome them aboard with a champagne reception and introduce them to the captain and crew before their private cruise navigates the loch and explores the small islands to the north - letting them truly sail away from it all in VIP style.

Available from: http://www.giftexperiencescotland.com

5. Personalised ‘Our Story’ print

Each couple’s journey is special and unique to them. This bespoke ‘Our Story’ print is a personalised keepsake which will capture the details of their life together from their

very first date, to the day of their wedding and their honeymoon destination. Every

love story is beautiful, but theirs will be their favourite.

Available from: http://www.gettingpersonal.co.uk/gifts/personalised-our-story-print.htm