I can remember being in Macphersons Kilt shop as a child getting a new kilt and being amazed at all…read morethe sporrans etc. As an adult I went back to get a new kilt made there and the service was amazing. I was taken into a small room to get measured and order my tartan etc, I was even offered a dram while I was there! I needed to rent a kilt for a wedding in the meantime and this was supplied free of charge. I think I remember that the shop was registered as a Canadian company in Hamilton Ontario. I would highly recommend this business if you want to buy a kilt and complete outfit.

McPhersons moved to smaller premises & it is hard to find if you don't know where you are going…read more Qualitry of service good, what is available is good, so don't be put off by the location ( you are going into a basement & land up underneath West maitland--under Greggs!) The owner knows her stuff, and has kitted out Pipe Bands etc & ships around the world. Happy with the quality & friendliness & would recommend to any one needing a kilt!

Came here with the family and loved it. It's a fun and quirky store and the staff were all really…read morekind and helpful!

Rude staff and poor selection. There are countless near identical stores on the same street with…read morequality products and much nicer staff, don't waste your time here.

When I was first taken (dragged) to this tiny shop on Candlemaker Row I was all ready to go on one…read moreof my rants about shops that sell things and stuff. Crap you don't need. Stuff to fill your house with stuff. I'm really glad I bit my tongue for a second. This place is incredible. I mean, I've never been big on antiques, it's not my thing. But some of the things in Still Life make you want to fill your house with stuff. And it's cool stuff too - there are copper kettles and china tea sets (very kitsch, darling), old movie posters, coal buckets, garlic stores. It's piled high to the ceiling with antiques - in fact it's a little too full. It can be a little daunting, and I was terrified of breaking everything. The other reason to visit is to just chat with the guy who runs it. Full of antique knowledge and just generally good conversation, he won't pressure you into buying anything. You might just feel compelled to, though.

Still Life is one of the smallest but busiest antique shops in the citry…read more Busy with stock, that is! You have to stay still in Still Life because if you move one inch, that wall of crockery is coming crashing down on your head. I do love a crammed antique store, though! The owner is super friendly and although the space is intimate, you are free to browse without being forced into buying anything. I wouldn't know where to start describing the variety of stock they have - it all seemingly dates from a mixture of eras, pre-Victorian period onward. So prices vary according to what you're buying and how old it is. But most notably, this shop has enough crockery and mugs to throw a tea party for the population of China. So although it's small, you could easily spend a good half hour sifting through the mountain of chintzy airlooms, and probably come up for air with something gloriously quaint. They have some lovely books, including a gorgeous Constellation Spotter's handbook from the Victorian age. The stargazer in me might go back to buy it.

I was instantly attracted to this shop by all the antiques lined up in the window. The brooches and…read moregorgeous porcelain ladies galore made my eyes bulge in awe. It's very small, but utterly brimming with stock. It makes me feel like I'm in someone's attic, it's very personal. The collection ranges from old 1920s pocket mirrors to beautifully binded books, with nouveau inspired flowers running up the spine. The woman stationed behind the desk is absolutely lovely, and although it is an intimate setting she leaves you free to browse without badgering you to buy. The brooch collections are surprisingly cheap and she has a box full of antique postcards. There's something melancholy about rooting through a box full of heartfelt scribblings from another time, but it is nevertheless interesting. For film makers and art projects at least the donated, personalised cards and monochrome photographs would come to a good use. A Pandora's box of yesterday's treasure that you would willingly open if you're into well preserved, pretty bygones.

Its a small shop, ideal for a browse, especially when you have time to spare. The stock is sort of…read moreoverflowing and you can find all sort of trinkets, jewelry, memorabilia, books. Downstairs you will find a lot of books, packed everywhere. It gives you the idea of the place where one mans rubbish is another mans treasure and you can spend an age in here. Most definitely worth a visit if antiques and rummaging through such stores is your thing.

Cherry Pie is where the East Kilbride goths (of which there are surprisingly many) buy their…read moreclothes. There is emo everything in here, including some snazzy winter hooded jackets. Even emo baby is catered for with some baby groes displaying skulls and crossbones and the like. Upstairs caters to Emo man. The staff seemed pretty friendly and helpful.

With a few of these scattered across the country, it's fair to assume there must be a market for…read moreCherry Pie and its range of alternative clothing and jewellery. Equally fair to assume, as I visit this shop sporting a grey, moto-less jumper and jeans that do not reveal half my boxer shorts, that I am not part of it. In saying that, compared to most other alternative clothing outlets I've encountered during my Yelping days, this appears to be fairly timid fare, concentrating more on the emo side of things as opposed to, well, leather catsuits, crotchless pants and the like. It's a friendly enough little shop and prices seem reasonable, with a bargain box holding a range of t-shirts lying in one corner. All black, of course. Again, to my untrained eye I would suggest the stock tends to gear more towards the emo kids who figure they might not be emo kids in a few years, as opposed to those who are in it for life. The staff look the part, sporting more piercings than your average pincushion, although they somewhat let the side down by playing an acoustic verson of Run by Snow Patrol during my visit. \m/

I always say this about shops of this nature, but fairy ornaments etc remind me of the wicca craze…read morethat hit in the mid to late 90s. Perhaps Charmed and Buffy saw that trend flying into my high school, and I distinctly remember my then best friend's room looking not unlike this shop. Shops like Enchantment are becoming fewer and further between, but it's nice that this one still does well. There are little pewter ornaments of delicate garden sprites, elves and fairies lining the shelves of this place, and dangling from the ceiling in abundance. If you're into pixies, healing stones and a touch of magic, then you'll like it. My mum likes ornaments like these and it's a great wee resource not too far from the Royal Mile if you're looking for an impish wee pressie. It's a nice change from seeing green ornaments in the shape of Loch dwelling monsters.

Enchantment is very enchanting indeed and as soon as you walk in you are surrounded by fairy…read morefigurines, crystals and various other magic related items. I can imagine this place would be ideal for people who are into alternative healing therapies with their range of crystals on offer and the whole shop has a very peaceful, tranquil feel to it. It's a little bit different to your average shop and I can't see myself ever needing anything from it but if fairy's float your boat, then why not?

friendly business, excellent prices!read more

I was very surprised when I stumbled upon this gallery in the middle of Lintlithgow…read more The Line Gallery is an independent gallery exhibiting "fine and applied" art. They show a range of mediums, from basket makers to jewellers! They seemingly take pride in showing variety and at any one time you will be able to see a number of works from different artists, often themed. When I visited there were a few artists on display (the work that is, not the people). It was all okay, some of it interesting, some of it not really my thing. A significant portion was taken up by bronze and bronze resin sculptures by and artist named Sophie Howard. Technically they looked impressive at least. It's hard to review a place like this based solely on its temporary displays. All I can say is I was impressed by its variation. The staff there were really nice and generally enjoyed browsing around. It is a bit small but they make the most of their space. Definitely somewhere worth checking out again.