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NEW Showstopper Bouquets

01 June 2024After a number of fabulous requests for larger 'showstopper' bouquets, we are thrilled to introduce our latest collection of 'showstopper bouquets'. We wanted to make the perfect collection which stands a league above the rest to really celebrate those special birthdays, anniversaries, and once in a lifetime moments, giving a guaranteed WOW factor to whomever is the lucky recipent.  Head over to our 'showstopper bouquet' collection within our ranges menu to browse our three introductory bouquets available, as well as our florists choice option to help create ...Read More

COVID-19 Update - Ready to take orders

17 June 2020Following having to close due to government regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic at the end of March, Simpsons florists are delighted to be back creating beautiful flowers for customers across Inverness and the Highlands.  It's the perfcet time to let someone know you're thinking of them or to say thanks in your own special way. Flowers are a lovely way to get the message to someone special about how much you appreciate them.  The team are looking forward to creating bouquets, baskets and arrangements for delivery across Inverness and mainland Highland. From Westhill to ...Read More

Hello Possums - Embracing Gladioli

06 August 2019This August our florists Bouquet of the Month, includes the birth ‘flower of the month’, the gladioli. Made famous of course by the hilarious Dame Edna Everage, with her famous catchphrase “Hello Possums” and her ‘gladdies’, these stunning flowers really add drama and fabulous colour to a bouquet or arrangement. In terms of flower symbolism the gladioli, or ‘sword lily,’ represents remembrance, calm, integrity, and infatuation. In ancient Rome, Gladioli were a symbol of gladiators in reference to their swords and the flower was better known as & ...Read More

Spread a Little Sunshine with Sunflowers

01 July 2019This month our florists Bouquet of the Month, includes beautiful in-season sunflowers. Everyone loves sunflowers as they really brighten up a room, but how much do we know about the humble sunflower? In terms of flower symbolism Sunflowers can portray adoration, loyalty and longevity. However with much of the meaning of sunflowers stemming from its namesake, Sunflowers are known for being “happy” flowers, making them the perfect gift to brighten up someone's (or your own) day. Part of the Helianthus family, the common sunflower, is a large annual forb of the genus Helianthus ...Read More

Simpsons Florists launch next day Highland delivery

07 January 2019Simpsons Florists have introduced a new delivery service with guaranteed next day delivery for customers anywhere in mainland Highlands. The new service has been launched in response to claims that some national retailers are refusing to deliver to parts of the Highlands, despite advertising such a service, while others impose sky high delivery charges. Earlier this year, it emerged that customers across the north and north-east were unable to order fresh flowers for Mother’s Day after retailers refused to deliver in time, prompting criticism from local politicians Drew Hendry MP and R ...Read More

Bring a Smile This Mothers Day

02 March 2018Mother's Day is just around the corner, and on Sunday 11th March, families across the UK will take time to do something special to thank their mother for all her help and support during the last year. In Christianity, Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. As Christianity spread throughout Europe the celebration evolved to honour both the "Mother Church" and mothers. After a prayer service in church to honor Virgin Mary, children brought gifts and flowers to pay tribute to their own mothers. In the past, Mothering Sunday was a day when servants, apprentices and other em ...Read More

Hello Autumn

28 August 2017After the lush greenery of summer with it’s vibrant and colourful flowers, Autumn is just around the corner with it’s wonderful rustic reds, golden oranges and mellow yellows and deep rich browns. Autumn is one of the most exciting and beautiful times of the year and here at Simpsons Florists we have brought together these key floral components in our bouquets and arrangements to embody the essence of the season with our collection of warm, rich and elegant flowers, that will warm any home. So what flowers can you expect to find in our autumn collection? We’ll have stunning ...Read More

Peony Roses

05 July 2017Peony Roses are something special. Each flower is a work of art with layer upon layer of petals and a sweet and alluring perfume. Peonies come in single and double varieties and are really popular in summer wedding bouquets. It’s hard to believe that they were called the poor man’s rose bought by those who could afford to buy roses! Have you ever thought about the history surrounding these beautiful flowers? With a recorded history that dates back thousands of years, the latin name for Peonies is Paeonia, named after the physician to the gods Paean. As legends go, Zeus turned Pa ...Read More

Get Ready For Wedding Season

10 May 2017A Guide to Buttonholes and Corsages As summer approaches, ‘wedding season’ is upon us. If you’re attending a wedding this summer, it’s lovely to wear flowers to compliment your outfit. We get asked a lot by wedding guests about button holes and corsages, so here’s our quick guide to what they are and how they can be worn. Buttonholes and corsages can be created with fresh or silk flowers. Buttonholes For the wedding party… More often than not, the groom, best man, fathers of the bride and groom and the ushers will wear a buttonhole. It’s also a ni ...Read More

Celebrate Mother's Day

28 February 2017This Mother's Day, on Sunday 26th March, people across the globe will take time to do something special to thank their mother for all her help and support during the last year. But why do we celebrate Mother's Day, and how have things changed over the years? The first Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back to the ancient Greek Festival dedicated to Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. In England, it was in the 1600s when the phrase "Mothering Sunday" was first coined.  In Christianity, Mothering Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Lent. As Christianity spread throughout ...Read More

The History of St Valentine

26 January 2017 As Valentine’s Day fast approaches we thought we’d look at the history of St Valentine and why we send flowers on this day. The history of St Valentine’s Day originated during the third century in Rome. During this time, Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers, so he outlawed marriage for young men. A young priest named Valentine was furious with this injustice and defied Claudius by continuing to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. Claudius eventually discovered Valentine’s actions and sentenced him to death! During his time in ja ...Read More

Christmas Flowers

21 November 2016This month at Simpsons Florists we have some beautiful seasonal flowers arriving daily. There are some stunning colourful plants that we also include in our festive bouquets and arrangements, here's a bit more about them: Skimmia Rubella: This is a compact evergreen shrub which has a beautiful red compact flower head throughout the winter, adding a burst of colour and interest to our festive bouquets and arrangements.  Hypericum Berries: another winter favourite, this decidious shrub has bright colourful flowers through the summer, but in winter it really excels with its bright red ...Read More
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Hello Possums - Embracing Gladioli
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Spread a Little Sunshine with Sunflowers
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Simpsons Florists launch next day Highland delivery
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