Fan shop in the st James center. It has a number of floors for clothing, homeware, appliances and…read morekitchens, bedding and soft furnishings, furniture.

John Lewis is the anchor tenant of the St James Quarter shopping centre, it's my favourite…read moredepartment store in Edinburgh city centre, down to its' location, as well as being a large, modern department store with a good range of products in all categories, other than food, which is quite minimal. It's over six floors, which extends past the mall, however, it does have multiple entrances on the mall level, do be warned that you won't be able to use the same lift for all floors, for some reason to get to the higher floors, you need to change lifts, or use the escalator, not a big deal, but this isn't well signposted, and it's easy to get lost. I did like the look and feel of the store, the technology section was huge and had everything from phones to laptops and TVs, while also having an Apple section, the area overall was much nicer and more modern than other technology sections in other John Lewis stores, so a big plus. The upper level has nice views of the Edinburgh Old Town. Other facilities inside the store include a Cafe as well as a selection of men's and women's clothes, fragrances and accessories, there's even an Optician's. A very big and very good department store to serve the Scottish capital.

Order Number APPHOF40000071407266. Worst experience ever,…read moreplaced order on line 31st may, paid nearly £300 for next day delivery, no delivery or communication so made contact on the 3rd June, no direct talk contact only chat, said i had to wait 3 to 5 working days for a response as they was busy, i have had to chase everyday for a response and every time a different reply, nobody knows what's going on, i am nearly £300 down, my Fathers birthday was on the 8th June no present or money to purchase something else, 14th June today last response, saying delivery was lost and refund 3 to 5 working days, so this will go over a weekend so doubt i will receive anything in my account at best 22nd June. A month of hell, being told anything but the truth. I have been using HOF for years but this is the end for me. This could happen to you so be aware.

Standing on the same street as Edinburgh's staple department store Jenners, this House of Fraser is…read morea bit of a wallflower in comparison. It doesn't boast the ornate fronting of Fraser's in Glasgow, or the glorious facade of Jenners through here. But you don't go to a shop to look at the front of it for hours - you are presumably there to spend money. Inside, Fraser's is very easy to get lost in. When you emerge from the fragrance and beauty section blasted in perfume (not quite, but you can ask for a sample), you can wander up to the designer clothing sections. It's lovely and the staff are great. It's a bit too pricey for me at the moment since I am rooted in my poor pauper postgrad student status, but one day I aspire to be able to buy some pretty frocks from here. And to be overly indulgent on perfume, and not feel shy to get one of those make-up makeovers that they offer in store because I will be able to afford the products by then. Their products are of great quality, hence the price, but for folks like me, we'll just have to make do with the immense 70% reductions in the mid-season sales.

A great branch of Debenhams that seems to pad out Ocean Terminal a bit. I was lucky enough to snap…read moreup some bargains on my visit a few days ago. They had Fake Bake tan reduced from £40 to £20 and I also got a Cath Kidston Wild Rose bath and body set reduced from £30 to £15... the discount got better when I took my items to the till to find out it was 10% off day. Result! They have a good range of premium make up including counters from Benefit, YSL, Dior, Chanel and my favourite; Lancome. In addition, they have a good range of men and women's clothing and I spent longer than I should have in their Warehouse concession where I got the most gorgeous kaftan I've even seen in my life.

I had some difficulty writing this review as I do frequent the place when in Ocean Terminal, but…read moremore as 'part of' the Ocean Terminal visit and I wanted it to be positive, I wanted to like it and tell people how nice shopping here is..but I can't. I am ok with big department stores. I loose several hours checking out current trends. And cheap last season things. Debenhams is however not my favourite. The place is a mess. Dusty and frumpy. Most of the time I am in the men's section checking out the designer garb - Jasper Conran, Rocha, Levis, Maine, St George and just as many times I leave with an empty mind.. it doesn't inspire me to try things or buy things. They also have a 'kitchen' section where famous names flog their wares. ( I find TKMaxx to be more appealing to be honest..) - this may be a department store for some, but to me it is just a collection of market stalls.. Don't get me started on the canteen like restaurant on the top floor. Nope.. just don't.

We always enjoy M&S and the foodhall. This one here in Edinburgh has a very good size. Bought a…read moregood number of cookies and shortbread here. M&S has fantastic cookies. Also Yumnuts, their luxury version of donuts (try the Billionaire or the Raspberry). Besides food I always try to get some loungewear in M&S. They got great quality that will last for years. Here I found a huge selection of exactly the style and fabric I like. For really fair prices. All in all another great shopping experience.

The store layout seemed a little dated compared to other M&S stores I've been to, but the food hall…read morewas really well stocked and the bathrooms were clean. They had some different clothing items that I hadn't seen before. Definitely worth popping in if you're in town.

This M&S is so convenient! The Princes Street M&S is too complicated (the escalators confuse me)…read more And the Fort Kinnaird M&S is huge but it isn't really that well stocked. This one however, at the Gyle is the biggest one in Edinburgh and is all on one level which is good because you can see where everything is and not have to consult the directory. There is a café at the back where I finally got to try a slice of the famous lemon drizzle cake and it was well worth the wait! One of the best lemon cakes I've eaten! There is a food hall at the front which is well lit and well stocked but it is quite small. Even the Fort Kinnaird food hall is bigger! There are also 2 sets of toilets. (One at each end) and the ones I went to (near returns and customer services) were in pristine condition. There are a lot of entrances too. There is one from the Gyle centre, one from the car park into the clothing and one from the car park into the food hall. If you know what you are there to get, I suggest using the Gyle entrance because it places you in the centre of everything and everything is well signposted. Anyway, one of my favourite M&Ses.

Working at Edinburgh Park, there are not too many options for lunching or shopping apart from at…read moreThe Gyle Shopping Centre. Marks and Spencer Foodhall is definitely my go to for super tasty, fresh and healthy salads or wraps for lunch. The quality is much better than any of the cafes at the Gyle and yet is cheaper, although only option is to takeaway of course. I would say that their main groceries are dearer than your average supermarket, so I don't do my main shop there, but do keep an eye out for any specials and often end up picking up a few items. On the way to and from the Foodhall, you may find yourself browsing the main department store for any needed/wanted clothing and homeware items also. This Marks and Spencer is the biggest in Edinburgh and really is a one stop shop.

There are no toilets in here!!…read more This is one of the first things that struck me about this Next. It's huge, yet there are no toilets. I would have thought there would be toilets. Next clothes sort of guarantee quality though, the years of perseverance has taught us that, if anything. As I've said about other Next's, the potential is there but it's just lacking that va va voom...the x factor......that special thing. It's getting there though.

Like Stephanie, I'm not really a fan of Next clothing but my friend shops here a lot and always has…read morethe most gorgeous tops and dresses. For me, I just find Next a little bit stressful to browse as it always seems like there's just too many clothes with only a few pretty items in amongst a tonne of bad eggs. Located on Princes Street, this Next branch is always busy and has a huge selection to choose from. The last time I was in was with a friend who was looking for a new mirror for her room. After browsing the home ware department for what felt like an eternity she found a gorgeous, free standing full length mirror that was priced at a reasonable £45. It looks great in her room but I'll never forget helping her carry it home, it's funny now but I don't recommend trying to weave a huge mirror in and out of all the punters on Princes Street. On that same occasion I topped up on some gift wrap and they had a 4 for 3 offer and a lovely selection of pretty wrapping to choose from.

Harvey Nichols or Harvey Nicks as it is often referred to, is a large department store, just…read moreoutside St James Quarter in Edinburgh city centre, a large department store in a grand building, this is a nice place to shop if you're looking for something a little more premium with a selection from food to fragrance. The store feels high-end so is fancy and well laid out, and the staff are friendly, with many creams and products on hand to test out before purchase. The store closes at 6 pm between Sunday and Wednesday, opening an hour later between Thursday and Saturday, regardless I feel this is far too early for a large department store in a big city, the shopping hours are not well catered to workers, and those who prefer to head out in the afternoons. There are places to sit and take a break while shopping in the store, which I appreciate, and the vibes inside the store are very nice, overall, with some nice products, so it is well worth a look in if you have time while shopping in Edinburgh. The store has five floors, including a Brasserie and Bar on the Fourth Floor, with impressive views of the city, including the Old Town. 4*

At the very top of this mall there is a terrace overlooking St-Andrews monument. It's really cool!…read moreMy friend and I got some drinks and some chips and had a great time. I got a margarita frozen and they were very generous with the alcohol! The chips came with this really delicious dipping sauce (and only cost 4 pounds). Would really recommend grabbing a drink here.

The Factory Shop is Dunbar's big department store but it is smaller than some I've seen. It sells…read moreclothing, electrical, homewares and toys but the range isn't the best. They only use about two thirds of the building and there is a big empty space next door. A big 5800 sq ft going to waste. There is a toilet in store but it is pretty cramped and not the cleanest I've seen anywhere. The staff here are very friendly and helpful however. I kind of wish we had gotten Primark instead of this but it does the job. They also have a good confectionery selection.