Mothering Sunday is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate the magnificent Mammas in your life by spoiling them! Be it breakfast in bed, a surprise splurge at the spa or a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that will last forever – Mother’s Day is a time to honour our mums and those that care for, protect and nurture us. Known as Mothering Sunday in Scotland, Mother’s Day is nowadays celebrated all around the world.

What is the difference between Mother’s Day UK and Mothering Sunday?

In Scotland and the rest of the UK, we celebrate Mothering Sunday three weeks before Easter Sunday (which is also the fourth Sunday of Lent). This year Mother’s Day UK falls on Sunday the 15th of March. In the 16th century, the Church of England encouraged worshippers to visit their ‘Mother Churches’ on this day. Mothering Sunday became increasingly popular in the 19th century when servants were permitted a day off to visit their Mother Churches, instead opting to visit their mums.

Between the 1910s – 1930s, a governess by the name of Constance Penswick-Smith slowly but surely revived the previously forgone tradition to recognise Mother Churches, Mothers and Mother Nature. Constance had been inspired from ‘across the pond’ by Anna Jarvis, who in 1914 had successfully lobbied the American government to establish a day of recognition for Mothers. Mother’s Day in the USA is observed as a national holiday on the second Sunday of May, this year falling on Sunday 10th of May.

Whilst Mothering Sunday as we know it began as a religious Christian holiday, and Mother’s Day has evolved from a secular political movement in the USA, Mothers have been celebrated in Celtic and Indigenous cultures since humanity was born.

How did our ancestors celebrate Mothers?

Of the seven Divine Feminine archetypes, The Mother is the genesis of every one of our human experiences. The Maiden, The Nurturer or The Mother, The Queen, The Huntress, The Mystic, The Sage and The Lover all have their place, though our ancient Celtic ancestors particularly revered the Maiden/Mother/Crown triple deity as the representation of the birth, life, death, rebirth cycle. Mothers were the keystone of society, the foundation of life itself and were respected as matriarchs, healers, leaders and nurturers. The Celts’ Mother Goddess Danu, meaning run or flow, was associated with water and life cycles. Brigid is known as the Maiden, and the Cailleach as the Crone. Each is as important as the other, The Mother binding them together, forever nurturing, protective and bringing forth life. We love our mums and know a poignant Mother’s Day gift from child to mother, such as any of our stunning jewellery sets, will be cherished always.

Of course, not all women are mothers, and not all are mothered by women, so Mothering Sunday is the perfect day to celebrate The Mother archetype:

Mother Nature – creative, protective and nurturing.

We love our mums and know a poignant Mother’s Day gift from child to mother, such as any of our stunning silver jewellery sets, will be cherished always. Browse our full collection of Mother’s Day jewellery gifts.

Frequently Asked Questions: Mother’s Day Gifts Scotland

When is Mothering Sunday 2026 in Scotland?
Mothering Sunday in Scotland and the UK falls on Sunday, 15 March 2026 — three weeks before Easter Sunday.

What is a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that lasts forever?
Silver jewellery is one of the most enduring and meaningful gifts you can give. A beautifully crafted piece from Royal Mile Silver connects the recipient to Scotland’s rich Celtic heritage and can be treasured for a lifetime.

What makes Celtic jewellery a special gift for mums?
Celtic designs carry deep symbolism – representing love, continuity, protection, and family. Gifting Celtic jewellery on Mother’s Day is a way of honouring not just your mum, but the ancient tradition of celebrating maternal love that stretches back thousands of years.

Does Royal Mile Silver offer gift wrapping for Mother’s Day?
Yes! Our jewellery comes beautifully presented and ready to gift. Visit our Edinburgh store or shop online →