I applaud the idea of helping troubled folk by giving them a leg up onto the job market, but am…read moreslightly troubled that technically the staff must be earning less than minimum wage? The staff are eager to please, but perhaps a little too eager? We were approached by 3 different servers for our order before we'd decided. The menu is quite limited, sandwiches/paninis, a few specials and home baking. As a vegetarian my choice was even more limited. My mum asked about the soup, (she doesn't like it too thick) and they helpfully offered to let her taste it and brought a small amount in a cup for her, unfortunately she wasn't keen on it (stock cube taste) but I did order it, as part of the Soup and a Sandwich deal. She instead opted for the special, Avocado, bacon and asparagus salad. She loved it, raved about the dressing and the salad leaves, no bitter stringy rocket! Unfortunately my soup/sandwich was rather less satisfying, the soup was served in a tiny teacup, and my Cheese and Chutney was bog standard cheddar and bought Branston, it was also just half a sandwich, two tiny triangles. Not filling for an adult man, probably just right for the OAP crowd though. We both opted for dessert, neither of us being full. My lemon cake was delicious and a nice big slice, but my mum's local Gloagburn strawberries were a huge bowlful, topped with two full scoops of icecream. The toilets were a weird trek down into the basement and along a basement corridor filled with old junk and noticeboards etc. The portions need a bit of work, either too small, or too large, some consistency needed, but for the price and the community service they are providing it seems churlish to complain too much!

A lucky find for a quick lunch, the pastry was fantastic - really melt in your mouth. The oatcakes…read moreare unique too - crumbly and delicious.

House of Bruar was one of those unexpected road-trip delights. My spouse had been told we had to…read morestop, while our third travel companion and I were... let's say, skeptical. But we ended up pulling in for breakfast and a browse, and we walked out grinning. There's both a coffee bar and a sit-down cafe; we opted for the cafe, which was perfectly fine for a quick bite before wandering the shops. But the real fun was exploring the place itself. House of Bruar is part country store, part upscale gift shop, part museum of Things You Didn't Know You Needed. You can find everything from cashmere to kitchen tools, with price points ranging from impulse-buy to aspirational. We mostly window-shopped, but it was genuinely enjoyable - lots to look at, and beautifully presented. We did, however, make sure to raid the food section. They have an impressive selection of snacks, condiments, sweets, and treats, and picking out a handful of goodies to nibble on for the rest of our road trip was one of the highlights of the stop. In the end, the skeptic duo had to admit: this recommendation was a good one. If you're passing through, House of Bruar is well worth a visit - even if you just come for breakfast and a wander.

Fantastic place to stop for some upscale gourmet market finds, high end clothing shops and outdoor…read moremarket stands. The cakes are beautiful, a wide variety of gluten free options. They had just about every kind of cake and tart you can think of. Very fresh and delicious. Coffee bar, ice creams, fresh milk dispenser, fresh pressed orange juice. Beautiful setting in an all glass atrium. I tried the gluten free lemon and elderflower cake with a flat white. It was amazing. I would recommend stopping for brunch or lunch. There is a waterfall within walking distance that you should check out.

We liked it because it wasn't like all the souvenir shops - we are flying out tomorrow and wanted…read moresouvenirs that felt more personal. They had unique items including coin purses, jewelry, scarves, some mugs that didn't look like all the rest .. just a lot of great things in a tiny space.

Lovely little shop selling every type of gift you can imagine. Beautiful displays, original card…read moredesigns and very friendly staff. You can find it near the famous Anstruther fish bar.

This wee shop was a life saver as I needed a lovely 50th birthday present for my friend…read more I had been wandering around aimlessly in Hamilton not having a clue what to buy for someone who looks nowhere near 50 and acts like a 20 year old. Hmmm?! It was only when I was heading for a wee bite to eat I saw this lovely looking shop. It was like a ray of light hit me, and I knew as soon as I walked in I would be able to find "something special". The lady was absolutely lovely and a great help. I explained what it was for and she came up with a candle beautifully wrapped with a personalised tag with my friend's name and saying happy 50th. It was perfect! The shop was beautifully laid out with lots of varied gifts for all occasions you can think of. Upstairs I found out was a wee coffee shop, but it was shut the time I got there, it's only opened for a while from 9.30am - 4.30pm. The lady told me they have lots of homemade goodies and their coffee is sourced from Matthew Algie. I will definitely need to stop by for their coffee shop next time. My friend was absolutely delighted with her present, so much so, she asked me where I had got it as she wanted to get something similar for her friend's birthday. Result! I cannot wait to go back, guess who's gonna be trying out a mocha?!

This lovely wee shop stores all kinds of unique gifts which you tend not to find anywhere else, the…read morestaff are very pleasant & very helpful. Certainly worth a visit if you are looking for something special for a loved one.

I've recently been checking out and reviewing some of Edinburgh's many gift shops. I came across…read morethis one today, situated at the top of the High Street, and popped in. If there was a scale of gift shops, this would be at the upmarket end. There is a wealth of cashmere items along with a great deal of tartan, amongst a small range of other clothes. I would imagine the prices would reflect the high quality of the offered product. Thankfully, this shop is not full of any of the mass-produced tourist rubbish that you find in so many gift shops. This shop is for the more discerning shopper, looking for that high-quality memento of their visit to Edinburgh. If you love cashmere, and let's face it, even the name sounds comfortable, then this place may well be one of your first ports of call. Prime location for prime merchandise. Definitely worth a look.

What a lovely wee shop - without Jennie & Taco's reviews, I never would have found this place. It'd…read morebeen sitting in my bookmarks for a while and yesterday made for the perfect opportunity to finally visit. As the others have said, it's off the main road in Shawlands but it would take less than 2 minutes to walk there, so it's worth a diversion. It's a sweet gift shop with a focus on sewing stuff too - you can learn how to make your own cushion covers, for example. I was in looking for a little housewarming gift and card for a friend and loved having a nosey around while the woman working offered me helpful suggestions and showed me some of the new stuff they had in. They have a big range of stuff; from jams and fudge, to candles, prints, kids clothes/toys, lovely fabrics and cushions, bunting and some jewellery bits and bobs. I liked how it's all presented and easy to find something nice without too much bother - I ended up just grabbing a card (The Grey Earl batboy card) and a wee tote bag as a present which was under a tenner. Definitely pay this shop a visit next time you're in the area!

This place is worth finding - it's tucked away off Shawlands main street but once you know it's…read morethere I'm sure you'll go back. It's a nice wee shop which sells locally-made crafts and things. Everything from bags and ornaments to candles and jam (including some red pepper and chilli jam which I had to buy). Great place to look for nice crafty gifts for people.

This place is a hidden treasure ! Not located on the bustle street of High St. You would have to…read moreseek it out or be staying near the Holiday Inn Express. It's located right next to Rama ( very good Thai food & I wrote a review ) . Little shop is filled with hidden gems- love love the sparkly reindeer head, and cute cards and frames black and whites of Dundee .. They have fantastic little things that would make beautiful gifts for birthdays and house gifts, they have fantastic cards for birthdays and Christmas too!! I found a beautiful green scarf on sale. This place is definitely worth a visit - and to support local shop owners! The owner was super sweet and gave great recommendations to places to see and eat around town !

From the owner: Looking for inspiration, a present or accessories for your home? Lovely Things is an independent…read morestylish interiors and gift shop located in Dundee, Tayside. The shop is very much an eclectic mix of stylish, modern furniture and gifts with the occasional vintage piece thrown in. A selection of our stock is available online at www.lovelythingsonline.co.uk The shop offers customers in Tayside and beyond (via the magical power of our online shop) a glorious offering of:- * photography, art, jewellery and interiors created by local artists and designers * classic danish design * soft furnishings: cushions, blankets, draught excluders, door stops, fake fur throws * stylish and unique gifts for birthdays, engagaments, house warming and weddings * vintage furniture from footstools to wardrobes which can be painted on request

Nice enough gift shop but nothing particularly different about it. Sells lots of jewellery and…read morevarious gifts but personally I would always go to raspberries which is further along the same street for something a bit more individual

I absolutely love this shop!!! The jewellery is gorgeous and the handbags are fantastic! Everytime…read moreI shop in there I find exactly what I'm looking for. The staff are knowledgable, very helpful and seem really determined to help you find the perfect gift or treat! I would 100% recommend this shop to anyone looking for something a bit different and contemporary.