I've been into a fair few newsagents as part of being a Yelper. Some are great. Others are unremarkable. M.S. Saleemi, on Seafield Road East is one of those. I went in to pick up a quick snack to fuel some more time researching businesses. The range of products on offer was much like all of the other newsagents I've seen. The inside just felt a bit dingy. It could have had something to do with the fact that it was raining outside, but I just found it to be a bit gloomy on the inside. That said, the proprietors were friendly and served me in an efficient manner.
This newsagent's location probably doesn't do it many favours - it's located quite a way before Portobello's main shopping parade. I imagine it would get a fair bit of passing trade from Lothian Bus drivers, with one of their depots being virtually next door.
Average was the overriding feeling here. read more