Not a bad smaller-size shopping centre but very handy if it's raining as it was recently when I was…read morein Dumfries!! It made a useful place to shop and browse without getting soaked. There are several good branches of 'high street' stores in there, like HMV, and some places to have a cup of tea and a snack as well. It's next to the main multi-story car park - again ideal if it's wet!

the loreburne centre is ok. I wouldnt go out of your way to go there though as theyre not that many…read moreshops. Theres a pretty good next shop, a surprisingly good poundland (seriously), and a good HMV. Obviously theres a bit more than that, but if you've been to shopping centres in Ayr, and Carlisle and places like it, then the Loreburne centre falls short by quite a bit. You'll need to avoid the Big Issue sellers on your way in as well, none of whom are homeless by the way.

This is a quirky wee treasure trove, full to its original rafters with gifts, cards, homeware,…read morejewellery and accessories. If you're lucky you'll spot its resident cat roaming around and adding to the loveliness of the place. I always pop in for a wee look around when I visit Portpatrick and I tend to bring home some lovely jam and gifts for friends and family. There's a real community feel about Portpatrick and I've heard that Campbell's restaurant across the road gets its ornate and handmade cutlery from the Lighthouse Pottery. Some things are a little on the pricey side, but that's often understandable when you take a look at the care, attention and detail put into many of the hand-crafted gems on offer.

If I could have given zero stars I would…read more Extremely disgusted at the pricing practices at Gretna Green Outlet: My son was looking to purchase a kilt which was perfectly sized and exactly the Tartan he wanted. Tried it on and it was a perfect fit. Label stated: Waist 34" Hips 44" Length 24" £360 Flashes included He was then told by the lady in the "Big Wee Shop" that that was not the price he would pay as it would have to be made to measure and that particular kilt would be in the region of £900!! Clearly a method of "upselling" to a higher price and lower quality. Underhanded? I think so.

Stopped off here as a halfway point to meet some friends. You think outlets, loads of stores. Well,…read morethis wasn't to impressive. They did have some stores worth checking out but majority didn't even get a second glance. Also loads of empty store fronts which did make it feel sparse. I guess If there's a certain store that you so like and it's available, you'll come.

All we needed for a good dinner…read more After a long day (coming with the ferry from Ireland) and a bit of a drive we were looking forward to a home-cooked dinner. All we needed were the products. And on this Road Trip we've been always very happy with the products from Tesco. So we headed to Annan to stock up on groceries. It's a mid-sized Tesco, but had everything we needed that day. Dry-Aged steaks, Guacamole, Milk, Garlic Naan (always great, just 1£), fresh Salmon, veggies, beer and wine. Always a good stock of wines in Tesco, for good prices and every budget. Quality was - as usual - very good. Steak was nice and tender. Salmon tasted fresh too. Also a good moment to fill up the gas at Tesco's Gas Station and get some cash at the ATM outside. Another good visit at Tesco's.

Moffat Woollen Mill is the popular stop off destination for backpackers and coach holidays. So when…read moreyou're passing through (because that's likely what you'll be doing when visiting here), you'll find it is crammed full of people surveying the good quality kilts. With a tea room, a ton of tartan and an genuine old loom for you to peruse, it is like a blown up concept of Scottish life. It seems to me to be a physical example of the preconception many foreigners may have of Scotland. Countries full of ex pats, generally interested in the history here, would love this place as it hosts a number of family tartans, old crests and harks back to Jacobean times. There's enough shortbread available here to last you a nuclear winter, not to mention a Best of Bagpipes collection playing out from the CD booth. There's also a historial book collection and some stuffed toy highland cows, aww. But there's something earthy and homely about this Woollen Mill that comforts me everytime I visit. Perhaps it's because we came here every year when we went on our annual family road trip in the 90s. Or perhaps it's the relaxed pace of the retired couples who genuinely get so much enjoyment out of the merchandise. Or it could be the lovely, tasty tea room which offers service with a smile, and some damn scrumptious scones. Whatever it is, it has a charm, and with its window into one side of Scottish culture it is surely a crowd pleaser for the tourists.

Seems to make it's income from the many coach holidays of pensioners that stop here…read more Bargain books and CD's typical of a garden centre and can be quite random. Nothing really of value and very over-rated; can't imagine locals using it.

A department store, similar to say Macys or Dillards here in the states, right down to the cafe in…read morestore. Such a quaint feature, I love that. I was looking for something specific, but they didn't have it, so instead I decided to look for nylons, HUZZAH! They had those, and reasonable. Their clothing wasn't the best, but I did find makeup wipes and some other things as well. I was impressed that they carry bras in larger cup sizes.

Needed a well earned brew after cycling 10 miles to Dumfries so decided on the Expresso Bar at M&S…read morein the town centre. As always the fair trade tea was top notch and a nicely presented sandwich with a little biscuit did the trick in reviving me. Nice place to meet for a chat and the staff are very helpful and pleasant.

A very useful mall which we've shopped at a few times over the past month. We particularly like the…read morebranch of Wilkinsons and the Aulds Coffee Shop (which is better value than the nearby Costa). There also another coffee shop called Freckleton's which looks nice and we intend to give it a try the next time we're there. You'll also find Argos, Dorothy Perkins, Bon Marche, Holland & Barrett, Superdrug, Specsavers, The Works, and many other stores. There's a big Asda right next door which you can access from the same car park. Rivergate Opening Hours: Mon Sat 9.00am 5.30pm Sun 11.00am 5.00pm Bank Hols 11.00am 5.00pm

Nice shopping mall, which it was hijacked by the traditional shopping street in the town centre. As…read moremany people flocked to this shopping mall, due to the warmth, and excellent car parking space, and roof under their head. It is really excellent place to shop, boasts a wide range of stores.

Great grocery store with nicely presented foods. They even have a fresh squeezed orange juicer…read morewhere you can bottle your own juice. The deli had yummy soup and you can pay to park here and walk the couple of blocks to the downtown shopping stores people come to Keswick to see.

Nice big supermarket in centre of Keswick. Slightly more pricey than your standard supermarket. Not…read moremy favourite shop but hey ho. When that's all there is.