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TMM’s Guide to Halloween
Tailormade Moves/13th October 2022The most mischievous time of year will soon be upon us, meaning the festivities are ramping up, so preparation is key. Whether you’re looking for places to purchase devilish decorations, amusing activities for all ages, or inspiration for a terrifying tipple, we’ve got you covered with our guide to Halloween in Inverness!
Pumpkin Picking
It may not be scary, but it sure is fun! Here are our top picks to go and get those pumpkins:
- Nethy Bridge Pumpkins, Boat of Garten
- Wester Hardmuir Farm, Auldearn
- Loch Ness Pumpkins, Glenurquhart
Frightening Fun
Not just good for the kids, but also for the adults! Below are some of the most exciting events happening:
- Vue Cinema horror film screenings, Retail Park
- ‘Night at the Bootanics’, Inverness Botanic Gardens, Bught
- ‘Dark Side’ walking tour, Inverness Castle, City Centre
Petrifying Parties
It’s a given that there are drinks to be had on this ominous occasion, so why not enjoy some at these:
- ‘Halloween with Jackmaster’, Botanic House, City Centre
- ‘Spooky Brunch’, Revolution, City Centre
- ‘Alice with Malice’, Glen Mhor Hotel, River Ness
Daunting Decor
Most shops these days will stock exactly what you’re looking for, but here are some of our favourites:
- B&M, Inshes Retail Park
- Marks & Spencer, Eastgate Shopping Centre, City Centre
- The Range, Retail Park
No Waste Wickedness
It’s important to be environmentally conscious, and Halloween is no exception! Here are some ideas to avoid wastage:
- Roast your unused pumpkin seeds in the oven, and sprinkle these over a delicious salad
- Soup is always a good idea, especially as the weather gets colder, so chuck all those delicious leftovers in a big pot and get simmering that Pumpkin soup!
- Pumpkin Pie is not a usual British staple, however our friends across the pond rave about it, so what better way to celebrate and recycle?!
Piercing Punch
Thanks to the fantastic BBC Good Food, we have a delicious drink for you to try. This spooky solution is sure to be on theme:
Ingredients
- 2L cherry juice
- peel from 3 oranges, pared with a vegetable peeler
- 1 thumb-sized red chilli, pierced a few times but left whole
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 10 cloves
- 6 slices ginger
- Dracula’s fangs sweets (available from most shops), to serve (optional)
- 200ml vodka, or 25ml per glass (optional)
Method
- Tip the cherry juice, orange peel, chilli, cinnamon sticks, cloves and ginger into a large saucepan. Simmer for 5 mins, then turn off the heat. Leave to cool, then chill for at least 4 hrs, or up to 2 days – the longer you leave it the more intense the flavours. If serving to young children, take the chilli out after a few hours.
- When you’re ready to serve, pour the juice into a jug. Serve in glass bottles or glasses and pop a straw in each. If you’re adding vodka, do so at this stage. Dangle a fangs sweet from each glass.
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