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    Marks and Spencer

    4.1 (39 reviews)
    ModerateDepartment Stores
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Aaron S.

    This is a nice, large Marks and Spencer store, located on Princes Street in Edinburgh city centre. Despite being a pretty large store, it's fairly easy to navigate around the store, including the Food Hall, the store is fairly modern, attractive and tidy too. The selection in the store is pretty good, and they also use Marks and Spencer's app to scan items as you're going around the store before you are able to pay using your mobile phone and leave, which makes the checkout and payment process so much simpler. As far as I'm aware, this is the only Marks and Spencer store in Edinburgh to offer this feature, the only other location nearby, at Waverley Station strangely does not. I was able to find the items I was looking for, but it was the bare minimum essentials, including cow's milk to take back to my hotel. The store has recently announced plans to extend their opening hours from 7 pm to 8 pm, which is much appreciated, having visited the store in March, I found their 7 pm closing to be far too early, for a large store in a large city, and hope they stick to the 8 pm closing now, as it's much more reasonable. I did find the number of short escalators to be concerning, for those people who may have specific access problems, but lifts are provided around the store. 4* - A good Marks and Spencer location.

    Chantelle T.

    Oh my. Like oh my goodness I'm in foodie heaven. I'm almost kicking myself that I've lived in Edinburgh this long, walking past M&S who knows how many times, without ever thinking to stop in. In my defense the food hall could certainly be marketed better. Nonetheless, locals seem to know what's up. This place was packed with shoppers either grabbing a quick lunch or doing their groceries for the week. Sadly I couldn't stay as long as I wanted, but I could quite easily spend hours in this place shopping for different produce, exotic foods and wines. I stocked up on quite a few ready meals which there was a huge selection of and some artisan hot chocolate which so far I've only been able to find on amazon. It's pricier than most grocers and I don't know if it's because of the brand or location, but if your love good food then this is certainly a haven.

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    Magnus H.

    I was just wandering through town this morning, looking at the shop windows. It was before 9, so not everywhere was open yet, but M&S was! So in I swooshed to have a look at the dresses and skirts. Now, if you saw my profile photo or know who I am, you've probably guessed that I'm a man, though I like to wear skirts and dresses. I tell you this only because it's relevant to the review. On this particular day, I was wearing leggings and a shortish skater dress as I pondered what would suit me and what was on sale. I found a black skirt that was not on sale, but gorgeous! (see photo) Quality seemed good AND it was machine washable! (as a recent convert to wearing clothing generally made for women, it's a new thing for me to have to look for that sort of thing. All men's clothes are machine washable unless they're suits... And I don't often wear those. So again my privilege has spoiled me rotten.) I had a chat with two of the lovely people working there about fit and size, and went on my way. Okay. So that's the story... Why am I telling you this? Well, as I mentioned, I'm kind of new to this. I've only recently come to terms with my desire to wear dresses casually. I started wearing kilts and some "unisex-looking" skirts last year, and this month I took the plunge to wear something that was less of a half measure. This was my first time walking into a store on my own to look at clothes in the "women's" section. (Will we ever have big stores that just sell "CLOTHES"?) I was nervous, though nobody would be able to tell, that I would be openly gawked at, or that I would be stopped on my way into the fitting rooms. However, all the while through my experience here, I was treated NOT as a man in a dress looking at women's clothes, but as a customer looking at clothes. And that was incredibly helpful to me at that point. I should have got their names, but I didn't. So, M&S people, if you read this... Show it to your personnel and they'll know who they are. To those two people: Thank you.

    This 500ml bottle of sparking water is 20p cheaper in Edinburgh than Glasgow
    Donald M.

    I've only used this store to buy sparkling water, strangely this store has a drinks fridge and sandwich fridge by the door followed by rails of granny clothes. The tills are difficult to find if you have not been here before. I saw that the 500 ml bottles of water 20p cheaper here than Glasgow. Marks and spencer do make good coffee, l have not been to the café here yet but will do so soon.

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    Amy G.

    I don't shop in Marks and Spencers for clothes as I haven't reached forty and don't have three kids. But I do love: 1. Their underwear department. There always seems to be a sale section full of ridiculous bargains. I got a bra in here for 98p. 98p! How many things can you still buy for 98p? As a bargain hunter, this makes me happy. 2. The home department. This store doesn't have the best home department in all the Marks and Sparks, but they do have some nice things. And again, there can be some fantastic reductions in some good quality gear. I got a nice blanket in here for a tenner which keeps me nice and warm during the cold winter. And summer. 3. The food department. Everyone knows about Marks and Sparks food department and if you don't, well you don't deserve to shop there. Percy Pigs: Nuff said. Yes Marks and Spencers might be a little old fashioned and snobby, but it keeps the Neds out (which I am convicted are taking over the country) and maintains high standards. You can usually rely on good customer service too.

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    Review Highlights - Marks and Spencer

    This branch of Marks and Spencers is huge, and located right in the middle of Princes Street.

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    In Style

    In Style

    2.0(3 reviews)
    1.5 miLeith

    No, no it isn't. Nothing in here is in style. Well, no, it's in a style. A horrible, cheap…read moreknock-off style. Gosh, I'm trying not to be nasty. But they weren't exactly welcoming and nice to me in here. In fact they were pretty rude. I wandered round looking confused for bit (a little test I do) and the woman just cast her vitriolic scorn on me as if to say, "What are you doing in my shop? Nobody, but nobody, buys anything from here." Not once, and I was looking confused for a good six minutes or so, was I offered assistance. She was just texting, looking up every now and again to cast a disdainful glance at me. I even said hello when I walked in and smiled cheerily. Nothing. Nada. So I feel completely at liberty to give this review. The clothes look like they came from a market stall that wasn't good enough to get a stall on the worst market. So rude, and so rubbish.

    Have read the previous reviews and feel so sad at the scathing remarks…read more This shop is perhaps not the trendiest but it does serve a great purpose. The clothes they sell are suitable for elderly ladies who just cannot find the type of jumpers and cardigans they like, anywhere else. Most old ladies like pockets where they can keep their hankies. They like loose comfy clothes and are not looking for the height of fashion. My Mum is 90 and has had great service from the gentleman who I presume owns the shop. He will bend over backwards to help. He will order in stock to suit. When Mum was short of money he just said come back with it later. Always courteous and kind. Maybe not top quality stuff but when the elderly can spill lots on their clothes and stain them it is not such an issue to replace them. I for one am very glad that they are there and hope they continue to trade for years to come.

    Kudos

    Kudos

    3.5(4 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    What an adorable store!…read more Kudos is a specialised bridal boutique situated in the centre of the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh and just a short walk from the city centre. Kudos offer an absolutely stunning range of bridal and evening wear suitable for every special occasion. For the bride, they offer a huge range of different styles of wedding dress and their sizes go up to 30 so they can accommodate women of every shape and size - amazing! Kudos also sell bridesmaid's dresses and stock a range of different designers so there is a huge selection of dresses to choose from. There are plenty of Mother of the Bride outfits available in a range of different styles and colours. Kudos also sell a fantastic range of evening and prom dresses in every style and colour so whatever the occasion, Kudos will have the perfect outfit. The staff are lovely and inviting and provide such a great shopping experience that are bound to leave the shop with a smile on your face. The dresses in Kudos are so beautiful that it is always the place I go to in order to buy a party dress.

    I still think this place is great, but was disappointed to discover that they will not alter…read moredresses which were not originally purchased from them. Maybe they get absolutely tons of business and can afford to be picky, but I would have thought that they would appreciate the extra cash flow. I never want to return to the place where I bought my dress, but would also rather take it to a place which is very familiar with altering wedding dresses. Kudos would have been perfect and very convenient for me. In fact, I was hoping to buy my accessories there (they have some gorgeous stuff) but it would have been much better if I was able to try the accessory actually *with* the dress. Wee shame.

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    Chic of Edinburgh

    Chic of Edinburgh

    4.4(5 reviews)
    0.4 miRoyal Mile, Old Town

    Like Stephanie, I initially felt this shop was a little outmoded - it reminds me a little of what…read moreLaura Ashley and Monsoon were selling in the mid 90s. Inside, it's a different story. It's a delightful boutique geared towards an older style of fashion and a slightly older audience. The dresses and coat sets are timelessly fashionable, lending their inspiration from the elegance of the 50s. Some of the hats and skirts reminded me of how Audrey Hepburn looked in My Fair Lady when she was parading around at Ascot. The cocktail dresses look like they'd fit like a glove, and are all very high quality. They are priced accordingly, but it would definitely be worth it if you were going to a wedding. Places like Chique are few and far between these days, but it's great that this little boutqiue still exists as it has the older fashioned manner of customer service (i.e it's friendly and personal!), and the dresses are gorgeous. If I was getting married I'd usher my mum in here.

    As soon as I looked into the windows of Chique, the first thing that came to mind was old lady…read morefashion, which was provoked by the outdated sign and boring window displays of co-ordinating twin set and pearl outfits. However, on closer inspection, I realise that this store is actually anything but dowdy and charity shop worthy. It is a boutique clothing store stocking Mother of the Bride outfits and cocktail dresses from designers such as Gloria Estelles and Linea Raffaelli. Probably not household names to any of us under 30. They have loads of lovely outfits and dresses which would suit the older lady, maybe 40 plus, and they are costly to say the least. Expect to pay upward of £160 for a dress in here, and that's the cheaper end of the spectrum. The website probably showcases the outfits better so you can have a look before you go in, the only disadvantage be that there aren't any prices on the actual clothes. Always a sure sign of an expensive shop!

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    Trouvé

    Trouvé

    5.0(4 reviews)
    1.2 miNewington
    ££

    I stumbled upon Trouve completely by accident - I went for a stroll and ambled into this lovely…read morearea of Edinburgh. I was enticed in by their promise to deliver lovingly preserved second hand clothing to the ladies of Edinburgh! I was sold before I'd even approached! The dresses in here are in stunning condition, and all are proudly displayed on their hangers. They are mostly second hand but carefully chosen by the owner, who customers stopping by during my visit kept raving about! Always a good sign. The ladies occupying the shop were relaxed and friendly, having a good chat with me while I browsed. The clothing and accessories were all utterly unique and absolutely divine. I usually avoid big designers but when they are all displayed in such a fashion, and with the prices deflated, I have been enlightened and can now see why girls go crazy for them. Everything was colourful without being garish, and of impeccable quality. I bought an unusual ring out of Trouve for a reasonable price - it was too difficult to leave empty handed - and I had to hurl myself through the door before I went back to spend more money on a dress I fell in love with, and a pair of earrings I knew I didn't need (but wanted...badly). I felt pampered and well looked after without the shop assistants being too gushy or sleazy. They were genuinely lovely people who cared about their business - a very rare quality. It was bizarre in this day and age to see how a little business becomes pivotal to part of as community. Each and every customer asked for the owner, and one customer boasted of her entire outfit that day having been bought in here over the years! I can see why the girls love it so much - the shop owner runs wine tastings and other such girly events in store, adding spice to the art of shopping. I can't praise Trouve enough. It's got to the point I want to persuade my boss to get her wedding dress from here, and even if you don't buy anything (unlikely, ladies) you'll be bowled over by how lovely the shop assistants are. Just amazing. At the risk of starting a stampede, I should tell you that they had a rather foxy Prada dress for forty quid. Go, go, go!!

    Although immediately disadvantaged by having a Y chromosome, I still enjoyed this little boutique…read more Going along with my lady friend I could see the excitement in her eyes before we stepped through the doors upon seeing the love hearts outside. Offering clothes that are funky, hip and other adjectives from the 60s, there is a veritable feast of style in Trouvé (as you'd expect from a shop with a 'quirky' French name hinting at thrift store chic) . With cheap t-shirts (around £15-20), skirts and dresses, there is a surprising amount of choice in this small store, largely down to the fact it is very well laid out. Pride of place are the vintage dresses ( about £75-100) and even as a guy I was impressed. In addition to the clothes there are cool little nick nacks, jewellery and a good selection of shoes and bags, basically a girl's night out in one shop and who can say no to that. To add to this the staff are equally en vogue and have excellent product knowledge; it looks like they actually care about the stuff they are selling which makes a nice change. The only downside is that it is so popular with ma petite amie that I am not likely to stop hearing about it any time soon, which to be honest is not really the shop's fault. Vive la Trouvé!!

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    Bohemia

    Bohemia

    4.2(9 reviews)
    1.0 miMarchmont
    ££££

    Awwwwww! That is exactly what I thought when I popped into Bohemia the other day. This children's…read moreboutiques just screams cuteness and many of the toys are too nice to let your terrible tots play with, they'd be better used as ornaments. They had a huge section with wooden and fabric food and I was tempted to buy a cuddly banana but seeing as I'm not under 3 I thought it was best not to as I'd probably end up wondering why I'd bought it in the first place. They also had a wooden cake stand with a wooden cake display on it, it was gorgeous! There was also a good selection of Eric Carle toys and books and as I love the Hungriest Caterpillar this was a huge plus for me. In addition the children's clothing and toys there's also a small ladies fashion section with a rail of pretty tops and dresses. In addition to this there's a little vanity table that has Paul and Joe make-up displayed on it beautifully. I also have to mention the staff who were lovely and really friendly, when I popped in it was two girls working and they couldn't have been nicer, chatting away to all the customers and making everyone feel really welcome indeed, very knowledgeable about the products and seemed to really like working here too. Definitely deserving of five stars.

    Bohemia is another one of those shops I try averting my eyes from when I walk by. Because things in…read morethere tend to be just a bit too pretty. And I'm not the only one who thinks this. My friends and I always try very hard not to ogle the shop on our walk from Scotmid to my house and vice-versa. We avert our eyes because things in there are pretty and not cheap at all. Sometimes, though, there are those rare occasions when there's something at a reasonable price. My flatmate and another friend bought me a gorgeous dress for only 15 pounds, while most dresses there are in the 40 pound price range, if not more. They also sell children's clothes. I'm not sure if this is specific to the Marchmont area (there are lots of middle-class parents in this area as well as students). The women who work there have always been really kind to me. The dress my friends bought me had a tiny fault and they sent it off to get repaired at the tailor's for me. I don't know if this was standard, but I'm just glad I didn't have to argue about it at all. I'm not a fan of confrontation, you see. So if you do have some money to spend, this is a great place to get something, as the shop advertises, bohemian and dressy.

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