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The Howgate Centre is a small, indoor shopping centre off Falkirk's main highstreet. These days it…read moreis, unfortunately, starting to look a little run down. Several businesses are standing empty and the whole centre could probably do with a little sprucing up. Mostly what's available here is at the lower budget end of the high street, however large branches of M&S and Debenhams can be found here too. Probably the most interesting section is the food court, which has several cafes and eateries that look pretty great - including milkshake, pizza, hot dog and ice cream places, as well as a general cafeteria-style cafe. It makes sense to come shopping here for basics, or to get out of the rain, and the idea of stopping for some lunch when your shopping is done is pretty appealing with the options available here.

This is a large shopping centre with a good variety of shops to suits everyones needs. They have 2…read morebig department stores, M&S and Desire by Debenhams, both well know for their great products. There is a good variety of womans, mens and children's clothes shops. There is Argos, Woolworth's and ELC for toy shopping. There is a large car park attached to the shopping centre which has many disabled and family spaces on the 3rd floor. There are two main toilet areas which are kept clean and well stocked. There is also a good baby changing area which has a toddler sized toilet, breastfeeding cubicles and baby changing mats. The centre in general is always clean and the floors are regularly swept and moped.

There isn't much for the men, but the 40 or so businesses that mostly cater to women are…read moreextraordinarily charming in this upscale American-style mall. It's a lovely stop along the outdoor Buchanan Street pedestrian mall. With four levels, lots of retail, a few restaurants, and one great chocolatier, Princes Square Shopping Centre is worth a few hours of shopping for the ladies on vacation in Glasgow. The facility is just steps from the St. Enoch subway station on the Inner Line if you need a reference to the metro stops.

Not being much of a shopping centre fan generally, I actually really like Princes Square. Granted,…read moreI don't actually do much shopping here but it is nice for a place to take cover on a rainy day and browse the shops. This is an upmarket shopping centre which has more expensive high street shops like Reiss, Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood and Cos (which I'm still yet to check out!). The centre is certainly decorated to match the crowd it's looking to attract - glitzy, glam and always clean and tidy. I like the size of the centre as well - it's very dinky but still has lots of shops and is easy to navigate. There's also a host of restaurants, bars and cafés but I'll be honest - I've not visited many of them. I ate at Barca probably 4 years ago and also one of the places on the bottom floor but I think that's changed hands. One down side is that if you are dining at a restaurant on the lower level, parents will tend to let their kids run riot in the centre circle which can be a bit of a mood-killer. Princes Square doesn't have a car park due to its location but it is really close to train and subway. If you do really fancy driving, probably St Enoch or Mitchell Street are the closest car parks.

This huge department store is still a family run company which really made me want to love the…read moreinside. Everything is really well laid out and sell kitchenware, gardening items, jewellery, china, art, mirrors and lots of things for the home. I hardly ever see things I don't like in this shop and they even have an old fashioned haberdashery department. Staff are all lovely. cafe is a bit of a let down but is no worse that one you'd find in debenhams.

I found this amazing shop while passing through Kirkcaldy. I was amazed at the sheer volume of…read morehoushold goodies and soft furnishings. The design ideas are fabulous and it is such good value I have travelled through from Glasgow about once a month since I found it. Staff are always friendly and enthusastic and always changing things around so there's always something new.

A small retail park located in Robroyston in North Glasgow…read more There has been a bit of development to this wee site recently with the addition of a gym and carvery just off site. Located next to the 24hr Robroyston Adsa there is a McDonalds, Watt Brothers, B+M, Homebase, costa coffe and more recently a poundworld. Some of the shops are open till 8pm but each store is worthing checking individually. With ample parking and regular bus service its a no bad wee place if you live in the area however its not somewhere I would go out of my way to go if not from the area.

I had heard a lot about this place before I actually set off to find it. It is not all that far…read morefrom Stirling but is tucked away in the small town of Tillicoultry. Now that I have found it I like the drive and enjoy the shopping more. There are not masses of shops at this outlet centre, but I do like the Nike and Addidas shops as well as the Paper Mill and the Childrens designer clothes shop (sorry the name escapes me). For a long time I only used to make this a very short visit as the cafe was abismal however BB's now has a coffee shop and very nice it is too so we tend to head out here for coffee or lunch time and spend a wee while browsing around. The shops are a but different to Stirling itself however if I was really looking for an outlet park I would head to livingston.

Sterling mills Tillicoultry is a lovely little outlet village not far from Stirling itself. Lots of…read morelittle shops, however it seems to have been hit hard by the Livingston expansion and most probably that it isn't the easiest of places to find. The outlet shops that can be found here are Nike (which we have found to be better than the smaller Livingston store), Adidas (lots of bargains to be found at this store!), The Works, Zavvi, The Paper Mill and lots of mens stores including Lee and Wrangler. We have also registered online for a card which gives you money off in a lot of the stores there. Parking is very good, with disabled and child spaces available. There is also a little coffee shop, which we feel is overpriced, most probably as it's the only one there and has a monopoly over the place! Most months of the year they have a little market where you can buy locally produced bread and cakes, and other food products. You could find something yummy to eat on the slightly long drive home. If you are into sports clothing, even walking clothing then Sterling Mills is well worth a visit.

This is a small mall containing jewellery, and only jewellery. Host to over 30 jewellery shops, if…read moreArgyll Arcade doesn't have it, then you are to fussy and need to get a grip of your life. Pushy, obsessive girlfriends drag sweating, shifty-eyed boyfriends around here and coo in an innocent-but-underlyingly-persuasive manner at gigantic engagement rings. You can find everything in here, from traditional gold and antiques, to modern gems by contemporary designers. The walls and ceiling sparkle with the reflected light of a million facets - most people can only afford to browse. Wandering around here is an enjoyable way to spend half an hour. Deciding what you would buy if you found £10,000 or even £100,000 just lying in the street (Ha!). One end of the arcade emerges on Buchanan Street, the other on Argyll Street, so it is a nice alternative link between the two streets, especially if it is raining.

Walking through here is like walking back in time. It's bring, airy & full of beautiful jewellery…read moreshops. Upstairs (there is a lift on the Buchanan St side) there are offices & even more exclusive shops. Today the top floors were opened for an exhibition which was wonderful & they even opened up the roof so we could wander out & enjoy the panoramic views of Glasgow.

Not a bad place. Cuts the journey to town or other shopping centres like the Fort…read more It has the same shops as most of these retail parks, so if you are in or around this area it is very handy. Shops like B&Q, Halfrauds, Argos, Matalan, Boots, M&S, Sports Direct and that popular pasta place that I confuse with the ice cream...Ben & Jerry's. I only really use it for Sports Direct new gym stuff or football gear. You have a few more stores here but I cannot remember their names don't want to be giving you false info. There is a Burger King just at the entrance to this place if that is what you are into. If you are travelling through, there is a shell garage right next to this place for fuel top up. This place used to be pointless but new shops have popped up and it is getting a little better.

The Strathkelvin Retail Park can be found on the outskirts of Bishopbriggs. It's not really a place…read moreto go for a wander - as it doesn't really have that kind of shops - but it's a pretty useful place to know about. As well as the biggest Marks & Spencer Simply Food that I have ever seen, it also houses an Argos, a B&G, a couple of furniture and bed shops, some carpet shops, a Curry's,a homebase and a halfords. Basically, it's great place to go if you're doing a bit of redecorating and DIY. There's also a drive-through Burger King if you're peckish. The great thing about this place is that there's a huge car park which is completely free.

Good purchases and staff Very helpful…read moreGood website- notice about upcoming sales Bargains- suited to previous purchases

This was my 1st visit encouraged by my bf who advised me there is a section for model train…read moreenthusiasts! While he was pondering the trains i was nosying around the gift section. They have a big yankee candle section and loads of lovely little gifts that i havnt seen anywhere else. I picked up a few last min xmas presents. There is a cafe and toilets which are centrally located. Its def worth popping in for a wee nosy when in the area.

I pass through here often enough to feel bad about the fact I've not reviewed it! The Stirling…read moreArcade, whilst a good place to head for food, is not a place you should head for some serious shopping. To sum it up: High points: Roots is a nice vegetarian cafe for lunch and Cibo e Vino is great for dinner and cocktails. There's also a popular nail bar, a yoga centre, a specialist skateboard shop and a comic book store in the arcade. Other than these quirky additions, it's pretty much just an extension of your average high street. Ultimate low point: A shop called Hashtag...

A nice little collection of shops. The arcade has an older look that has been updated with taste…read more It doesn't take a long time to get through and I certainly wouldn't recommend making this the only place you visit that day, but it is a charming little place with a variety of stores.