It was by chance that I wandered into the Cambridge Satchel Co. store on Saturday; their store…read morewindow happened to catch my eye with their eye-wateringly low sale prices! Not that I'm cheap, I just can't routinely afford to drop £120-£150 on a handbag! Kris and I were greeted warmly by the 2 sales staff, and left to peruse the bags. After 5 mins, one of the ladies came over to offer help and advice on the 2 bags I was humming over. She wasn't pushy and offered honest input on my decision, which was very refreshing. I eventually settled on a navy leather and tartan satchel (I'm reliably informed this was exclusive to the Glasgow and Edinburgh stores.) and so I headed for the till. The 2nd sales lady was equally lovely, commenting on my choice and explaining that something was wrong with their POS system so they couldn't print a receipt. However they took my email and sent it to me instead! I feel more shops should do this - receipts do become a waste of paper and this seems a more eco-friendly way; and means you can print it only if you need to. I genuinely felt so special shopping in the Cambridge store, definitely pop in if you have a chance!

I absolutely love the bags at this store, I have 3. Two of them I bought in person and the…read moreexperience was amazing. I just bought my grandma a bag online. The site said free shipping with $155 purchase, but my total came to around $150. I went to my cart and starting the purchase process, just to see how much shipping was - in case I wanted to add on a key chain for the free shipping instead. The website charged me without ever giving me a total or shipping cost. I didn't confirm the order or the amount. The bags are awesome and great, but beware before you start the purchase process online. The shipping was about $23.

Look, I love Primark. I know we have them in the U.S. now (been to Boston and Philly). But it's not…read morethe same as going to one in the UK. They've got incredible selections at crazy affordable prices. Spacious and clean. Good service.

There is a lady named TRINA who works in primark argyle Street glasgow and this lady was polite,,…read moreshowed me all 3 floors for what I was looking for and went that extra mile to help me while carrying my basket and helping me with sizes etc and then helped me to the paying tills,, She also served me too with a smile and manners and so polite, If you were to ask me (SHE DESERVES A PROMOTION AND A PAY RISE FOR WHAT EHE DONE FOR ME100%) thanks so much TRINA

This is a friendly local store with very reasonable prices. If you are looking for a handbag,…read moreluggage, umbrella, travel accessory, this is your place! The ladies in the shop are lovely and extremely helpful. My luggage self-destructed on my last trip and I have another trip in a few weeks. I hate buying luggage online because it is difficult to assess the quality, so while strolling along from the bus stop I spotted Reid's with tons of luggage in the front window. I walked in and told the nice ladies, I needed a sturdy, noticeable, but not ostentatious, large suitcase for international travel. They laboriously pulled out three great options, and all with very reasonable prices, granted I caught them during a sale, but new merchandise was well priced as well. The 27-30" sturdy, name brand, trolleys I was looking at were all £40-60, which is as good as, or better, than Internet prices. Not to mention I am a fan of instant gratification of shopping in a store! I realized, I didn't have my wallet since I was coming from work, and the sales associates held the bag in the back storage for me till the following day, even though the bag was at close-out price! Reid's also carries Harris Tweed merchandise, which is made in Scotland, so I may need to come back and get Scottish gifts for relatives before I head abroad (home). Anyway, great merchandise, good prices, fabulous customer service equals 5 stars.

TK Maxx is one of those Marmite type stores. You either love it or hate it! I personally love it…read morebut even then I need to be in the mood for a good bargain hunt and have a couple of hours to spare. Of all the TK Maxx stores in the Glasgow area this is by far the best. It is huge and while the layout can seem a bit random and chaotic, it is still a lot more shopable than some of the other TK Maxx stores. My first ever job was when I was 16 and I used to do a wee Saturday shift in the TK Maxx store in Paisley. The store staff genuinely have no idea what kind of goods they are going to get in on the delivery trucks. The stuff just turns up and they put it out on the shop floor! This means that the staff can seem a little unhelpful but trust me, it's only because they are genuinely as clueless as you are sometimes! You can pick up something in TK Maxx and have no idea what it actually is, and the staff probably don't know either. Personally I think that just adds to the experience! TK Maxx will often get one delivery of an item and then will never get it in again so if you see something you like I recommend you buy it then and there because it is doubtful you will ever have the opportunity again if you don't! I love The Fort's TK Maxx for the great selection of good quality bags they sell. I am a self confessed bag snob however I am also paid peanuts so TK Maxx is a great compromise for me. I can buy excellent, genuine leather bags for a decent price. I have posted a photo of a bag I bought recently which I love. Check it out if you want to see the kind of gems you can find in this store. I have also bought a lot of household bits and pieces from this TK Maxx store. I live in a rented flat in Glasgow and wanted to buy some things to make the place feel like home and have a bit of character to it and you can always find something interesting in TK Maxx. Again I have posted some photos of household items I've bought recently if you're interested in having a look.

From other reviews I've written on TK Maxx, I explained how I have a love/hate relationship with…read morethis store. I need to be in the mood to browse and on the hunt for a bargain, so I tend to only go in when the mood suits me. When I am in the mood to bargain hunt, I like this TK Maxx. This store is HUGE! Seriously! Spread out over two floors, the downstairs covers clothing, bags, shoes and beauty accessories. Every time I am in TK Maxx, I need to have a look at the beauty section just to see if there are any hidden gems to be found. Yeah the items aren't displayed in the most attractive fashion and it's more of mish mash of similar types of products eg. nail polishes all thrown together and your mission - if you choose to accept it - is to find the one for you! Sometimes you're lucky and stumble upon a great find but don't get your hopes up. This was one of my more unsuccessful visits.. I don't generally have a look through the clothing rails here, just because there are so many (and although they are clearly marked) I don't really have the desire to hunt through them. Upstairs focuses on kids items and homeware. They have a dodgy selection of candles (I don't know why candles from TK Maxx always smell so unappealing), kitchen gadgets (was tempted to buy some cute Mary Berry cake forks reduced to £7.99) and garden furniture. There is also an aisle dedicated to stationery and craft supplies which is fun to rummage through. In a lot of TK Maxx, packaging has been opened, items are marked and there's just not care in presentation. This TK Maxx is one of the better stores and a lot of the items are in perfect condition as you would expect to find in any store. Nevertheless, there are many items (particularly notepads etc) that have been scratched/damaged/taken out their packaging which is a bit annoying, especially if it is something you want to buy. There's a lift taking you from the ground to first floor as well as stairs. Staff are always friendly enough and there's plenty of tills so you're never waiting too long in a queue. Overall, this is definitely my favourite TK Maxx.

John Lewis Glasgow is one of the largest department stores in the city, located at the top of…read moreBuchanan Street, as a part of Buchanan Galleries. The store may not be as modern as some of the newer John Lewis stores, but it makes up for it by having a nice selection of items you'd expect to find in a John Lewis from clothing to fragrances and technology. There is also an Optician and a Cafe inside. The store was still tidy and presented well. The store stretches over five floors, including a basement. There are toilets on two floors which is handy and I often find these both quieter and cleaner than the ones actually inside the shopping centre. There weren't too many staff members around the floor, although due to the size, it would be difficult to have someone everywhere. The staff seemed friendly when I did find someone. I do think it's a waste for such a big department store in a big city to be closing at 6 pm, other than on Thursdays, when they close at 7 pm. It just seems way too early, although it is in line with some smaller stores nearby, there are shops open later so I can't see why John Lewis can't either. One of my favourite stores in the city, I do prefer this to other department stores nearby. I do prefer the John Lewis in Edinburgh though, which after John Lewis in Aberdeen closed is their only other branch in Scotland. 4*

John Lewis use Evri courier service. The courier left my package on the doorstep - in Central…read moreLondon. Utterly negligent. Of course it was stolen. John Lewis Customer telephone complaints gave the now typical runaround - long wait time etc - before trying to claim it had been delivered to a neighbour. No. Different package. Then washed hands of it and told me complain to my credit card company. I buy everything on Amex for this eventuality, so I have indeed complained. Used to be a great store. Sad to see it fall into disgraceful decline.

Dealt with this company on line, bag sent out was faulty, would not refund or allow to send bag…read moresaying that they do not respect the 12 month guarantee attached to the bag

A bit off the beater track, many kinds of bags and purses can be found in here. The bags aren't…read morereally to my taste in general, but if you like diamante, shiny stuff and a lot of snakeskin, then you've found your place. All the bags are on shelves in protective bags with one of each style out to view. While I got nothing in here, there were some rucksacks and messenger bags near the back, and Stu got a bag for college in here. A good bet when you want a bit of bling!

'The laminated book of dreams'…read more I love Argos. They helped me realise I was a humanitarian back when I was a kid. I would play a game where I picked 3 things from each page that 'I could get' and often found myself picking things other people in my family would like that 'I would give to them'. The milk of my hypothetical human kindness doesnt really feed people in the real world however. Anyhow, I have ended up in this branch a few times after finding what I am after is out of stock elsewhere. The layout is much the same as any other Argos and you can pay with card on their wee gadget which eliminates messing around with wee pens or queuing up to place an order. A decent Argos. If you like Argos. I do!

There is one thing l hate is waiting in a queue for an item that you can easily order on line and…read moresave all that time. Their catalogues look like sand bags there to prevent floods.

We stopped in for breakfast. It was a Sunday and person who waited on us was all by himself. There…read morewere many things to choose from. The coffee was outstanding as was our breakfast! We went back the next morning and he was there to greet us. He even remembered our orders! Great place to eat and wonderful hospitality!

You simply cannot go wrong with a Mulberry bag! This dedicated Mulberry store is a great addition…read moreto the Merchant City area of Glasgow. The interior of the store is warm and inviting and the staff are friendly and welcoming, a rare thing in an upmarket designer boutique! This Mulberry branch stocks touchably soft leather women's and men's bags, purses and wallets and luggage. The scarves are also gorgeous and are luxurious and classic in design. As you would expect, nothing in this stock is cheap but if you are in the market for a Mulberry bag head here instead of the House of Fraser's concession as they stock more of the range and the staff are much better!