I had my first run-in with this place roughly ten years ago…read more I always thought it was pretty junky shop, but a quick stumble later over a length of plastic chain they had running through the legs of tables, I ended up owning a really ugly broken lampshade. I handed it back to the shop assistant (worst job title ever in this place) and vowed to never return to this store. My wife returned recently since we were desperate for some new lighting in the new house. She was trying to find out if they could order the items she had found in the catalog and had to listen to the asinine talk between two of the "un"assistants. If you hate yourself, wish to inflict pain on others, have an in-law that you want to punish with a really ugly item of lighting, or have too much time on your hands and want to be ignored by imbeciles. Head On By. Masochists, I have found your haven.

This is a fantastic shop with really helpful staff. I recently got all my lights there for my home…read morewhich is now featuring on my builders website as he loves the completed refurb of my home. The catalogues in store have a fantastic selection. I bought a range of lights from a basic cheap light for my son's playroom through to crystal chandelier at a four figure sum. I spent several hours in this shop just looking at the catalogues over a few days, before ordering and again, staff were friendly and not pushy. Everyone comments on my lights now. I have nothing but praise for this shop. Thank you

Large ironmongers over two levels with lots of choice. The proprietor (Gavin?) was very helpful on…read morethe two occasions when I called at the shop over the past month. I actually bought several things for our new place near Largs and the prices were very competitive too. You'll find lots of tools and homewares and it's quite an interesting shop to browse around, especially upstairs.

A great hardware resource shop... you can get anything you need easily and at competitive prices…read moreetc.

This is a surprisingly well stocked local DIY store. Its not well advertised, so not many people…read moredon't realise its there. They stock Johnstons paints which can be mixed to any shade you want on the premises and the paint is of a high quality and easy to use. It has all your painting and decorating needs. The woman who works here however, is not the most welcoming, but is still helpful, once you get past the initial coolness. Very handy local shop selling, screwdrivers, to light fittings, paper and paint.

I've used Stamperland Hardware it more than once and never been disappointed. The owner is very…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. He has a great selection of hardware, and the prices are very reasonable too.

This is a great little independent hardware store and it is full with everything, and I mean…read moreeverything. Need some lightbulbs, check. Clothes pegs? Check. Nuts and bolts? Check. Garden gnomes? Yup. Like I said, they have everything here and it is an exciting place to browse, as there are buckets upon buckets filled to the brim with knick knacks and hardware goods. So if you're feeling inspired and want to do some DIY around the house but have forgotten to buy that tiny screw driver for fiddly nails then this store is a good shout. When the weather permits many of the goods are displayed on the pavement just outside the shop. I came here a few months ago looking for some batteries and they had plenty of them and they weren't too pricey either. The shop owner was very friendly and asked if I needed any help. After that he got me my batteries quick smart and I was on my way satisfied that I could now put some juice in my camera and take some nice new pictures. A great little shop.

You'll find lots of inexpensive odds and ends in this shop which is found in the pedestrianised…read morestreet just up from The Cross in town. There is a large range of vases, especially the tall thin variety, and there are artificial flowers too. Plenty of toys and gifts of various kinds, gardening tools, some stationery and homeware items. They seem to specialise in large pictures and posters for the home, especially of the 'movie-star' type. The two men I've talked to in there have always been helpful.

The best hardware shop ever!…read more Every time I've been in there I've come out with exactly what I wanted, from plate hooks, to a saw, to a mop, to a bath plug, to navy Dylon. Everything is pretty jumbled (which I like, for a rummage) but if you're needing any help then the service is spot on - so far the wonderful woman has known exactly where every item I've asked for is. The best bit about the shop though is the good natter that you always get. I love it! Every neighbourhood should have a shop like this and every neighbour should shop at a shop like this.

Terrible store for key cutting. I recommend to go to "West End Hardware" on great western road…read moretowards the botanic gardens. Store is only around a 5 min walk from here. At West End Hardware keys were cut much more quickly and were cheaper than GLR.

Sells paint and associated products. The staff in here are pretty friendly and happily chatted…read morethrough up coming promotions so we could buy the products we needed when they were on offer - for example there is currently 30% off tinted paint (which includes all coloured emulsion as they mix to order) until the end of April. I have always found the quality of products to be good and they often have a little bargain basement table with end of line or surplus stock. If you are in need paint brushes they have a pack of 10 basic brushes in a mixture of sizes for £10.99. No they aren't the best quality brushes out there but they do a decent job if you need to use a couple of different size brushes and wash them properly after use. We find this store pretty handy!

Gibb Stuart is a reverse tardis. You could not believe that anyone could put this much stuff in…read morethis space. Unlike B&Q this caters across all of the categories that used to be called hardware (unlike DIY). So you will find corners stuffed with pots and cooking tools, fireplaces, handtools towels etc. I would not be able to list them all. Most of the goods are decent quality and will get the job done. More importantly the scurrying employess will be able to tell you where to find what you need. If you are local and need something in the hardware category - get your butt in here.

Gibb Stuart (or Gibbs as its known locally) is very pretty for a hardware store in much the same…read moreway that Zac Efron is very pretty for a boy. The window displays are always more gift shoppy than hardwarey and they have a delightful Mothers Day display at the moment. I have noticed that women tend to use the nice, lovely front entrance to this store which leads them past the ornaments and candles and the men tend to prefer the manly back entrance which takes them straight to the manly goods such as hammers and saws and such like. Gibbs sells all manner of things and I don't know what most of them are supposed to be used for but they look very interesting! There are bizarre kitchen appliances and strange gardening implements and all sorts. I like to take a jaunt down to Gibbs for little things that I can't be bothered traipsing all the way to a supermarket for. Things like light bulbs and batteries. I also had my keys made different colours at Gibbs because I need 6 keys to get into my flat and trust me, after a few vinos it can be a struggle to remember which key goes with which lock. However if you are more adventurous with your hardware needs there are some strapping men kicking about who can help you pick the perfect chainsaw for that chainsaw related DIY project you are working on you manly mans man you, grrrrr!