Got all we needed for fair prices…read more We've been staying at the Loch Awe at a pretty remote Hotel. We came to Inveraray for a quick visit a needed some groceries for dinner. So we went into Londis here to have a look. It was quite a (positive) surprise to find everything we needed. Veggies, milk, cream, pasta, chicken breast and more. Not just that. You might expect it to have a bit higher prices than your average chain. But no, prices were really fair and not far away from the big chains. Quality of the products are good too. So, it is a good place to stock up your fridge if you're in town (or around).

Great convenience store not far from the centre of the village (just a short walk). It's…read moresurprisingly large inside and the shelves are fully stacked with just about all the groceries you'd need, fresh, tinned, frozen, chilled - and there are lots of snacks (pies, sandwiches, cakes) to take away too. You can also buy various drinks, newspapers, magazines, maps, even coal for your open fire! There's a useful petrol filling station immediately outside too. The lady who served me was very pleasant and friendly so I'll be back for more supplies next time I'm in that area!

Eurasia. I hang my head in shame. You see, a little while ago I stopped by for milk, you being so…read moreclose to my flat and all. You probably don't remember me because it was a quick stop and I didn't have a real look around but now I realise just how wonderful you are after my second visit. Can we be friends? Seriously, Eurasia is no quick stop. It's a corner shop but it's certainly no ordinary one. It's a funky one! With an eclectic and extensive selection of herbs, spices and other foodie bits and bobs. Truth be told, I'll need to have another browse because there's a lot on offer. I absolutely love the Indian theme of the shop. It's got all the essentials you need from a corner shop alongside many Indian delicatessen style items. I left with some handmade Mithai (Really tasty stuff, kind of like an Indian take on tablet!) and a box of Jalebi. (Oh, wow! There are no words! Run to your nearest Jalebi vendor! I mean it!) Now, in all honesty, I don't think there's anywhere else in Stirling you can find such delicious unique treats. So for that reason I think I'll be in Eurasia a whole lot more. Anywhere with Mango Lassi in their fridge is a hit for me! And in Central Stirling, it's not even that farther than walking to my own! Hooray for the local corner shop!

Almost by default, Irvine's is my newsagent of choice on the Royal Mile, as on principle I refuse…read moreto put up with old misery guts that works in The Scottish Grocer just a few doors down. It's exactly as you'd expect from a newsagent, stocking papers, mags, sweets, drinks and fags. There's also a few Scottish bits and bobs for sale, but it doesn't appear to be the main focus. It's a very small shop, so there's not a huge amount of choice, but the friendly atmosphere keeps their noses in front of the rest.

As Gavin has already mentioned, Irvine's isn't the largest newsagents around but boy to they know…read morehow to make the most of the size and it's full to bursting with goodies. I popped in here the other day for a magazine to read on the train and some chewing gum and I also noticed that this place has a really nice friendly atmosphere. As far as newsagents goes, this one is pretty darn good!

This is now a Spar store and this particular store has been owned and run in Raploch by the same…read morefamily for many years. It has won many awards over the years and is a fantastic place to shop if you can't be bothered with the big supermarkets. It was renovated a few years ago and now has a food to go section which is great. The shop is always clean and tidy and the staff are very helpful, most tend to be locals. They are a Paypoint store which means it is the place to go if you have prepayment meters - gas, electric, or need to pay bills. As a Spar they offer great deals on everyday food stuff but sometimes the deals are so good you have to be very quick to get them.

As it says in the title - this store definitely is a great source of convenience! It is a little…read moretreasure trove of corner shops and you will find jams, frozen meals, fruit & veg, fresh morning rolls, to sweets a plenty and alcohol. They often have deals on with bottled bears and Bazardi Breezers and they are often an absolute bargain. I came here last summer as I was making a family meal and I had forgotten to buy tomatoes which were a pretty important ingredient. I nipped along the Tesco Express just a few doors along but they had sold out. Oh dear. Not really sure what to do I decided to give this little store a try. As soon as I popped in the door I was greeted by a box of red, ripe, juicy tomatoes, phew! I bought around 4 and they came to about 80p, what a bargain! The woman working that day was really helpful and chatted to me as she was bagging my tomatoes so I decided to share my tomato based disaster with her. Thank goodness Value Convenient Store saved the day!

Spar may be one of the smaller supermarkets of St Andrews, and is hidden away more than the others,…read morebut it has its benefits. Being located close to the health centre and closest to the Lamond Drive area of town, Spar has a very good selection of goods for good prices, and best of all, it rarely has queues. Service is good and quick. Unfortunately its selection cannot meet that of nearby Morrisons, and its prices not that of nearby Aldi, but for a small all-round supermarket, Spar is just right!

There may be about a million different things in this store from ketchup (sauce) to riding crops…read more(saucy), but there is actually quite a limited choice for most things, the large car park out front makes the overall package an abomination of planning on the banks of the Firth of Clyde. Get out while you can, this is hell, Tesco will take over the world.

I love this store, it is much roomier, and not feel squashed than compared to Greenock Store. There…read moreis many selections in the store, like for example, 20 different kinds of milks! Also I do love spending all my time in there shopping around, and the staffs are very helpful and friendly. Even the car park is VAST and there is always a space to park my car, and it is never always that full, it is much roomier than compared to Greenock's Store. Even if the item are not on the shelf, you can be able to ask at the customer service desk, to order for one, and they will reserve it for you. Even you can be able to do online shopping from this store, and I cannot fault this store at all. It is brilliant store.

This branch of McColl's is a fairly big one for a convenience store and they stock a pretty good…read morerange of items. Everything from tins and jars, bread and baked goods, newspapers and magazines and beer and wine can be found here. There's even a reasonable selection of fresh and frozen food, as well as a few hot items (think hot dogs etc). Of course, being a convenience store, they're not the cheapest place to shop. On the other hand they are, you know, convenient. They're also not totally extortionate and they do run various offers so you can still find a good deal from time to time. The staff are friendly and chatty and the store is easy to get around. I never have any trouble finding what I'm looking for.

After mailing some postcards and breakfast at The Painted Rooster on the morning of Friday 19 July…read more2019, I was on my way on foot to Holyrood Park to do some hiking. I had packed some food and decided that if I passed a small store on the way I would stop and see if they had any last food item(s) I wanted for a morning of exploring. Nearing St John's Episcopal Church, I was seeing the stores thin out and spotted Tesco Express. I slipped into the store and quickly looked through the offerings. I went with a small snack/candy item. There was a short line, which while standing in I noticed a small case of Krispy Kreme donuts. I did not get one of those, but it was a reminder I was going back to the United State of America the following day. Oddly, or goodly depending on one's perspective, it made me want to stay in Scotland more than go back to America.

Euan at Princess st store is a very valued member of staff always very polite, patient and service…read morewith a smile. He should have best staff member badge and a day off :) well done as you are young and this is rare.