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13 years ago
Super friendly staff... Is small but great selection... Great prices on kilts! read more
14 Teviot Place
Edinburgh EH1 2QZ
United Kingdom
Old Town
0131 226 4634
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http://www.armstrongsvintage.co.uk/
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People searched for Women's Clothing 407 times last month within 15 miles of this business.
Stopped into the women's store recently on a trip to Edinburgh. The first staff person I…read moreencountered me seemed like she couldn't be bothered to make a sale. Others wouldn't even to look up when I asked them a question. I was so disappointed as their selection is stunning. Needless to say I bought elsewhere.
Great clothing made with great materials Really worth the…read moremoney I suspect I'll be wearing my purchase for many years to come
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Thank you to Joe for an making an enjoyable browse turn into a purchase through his fantastic…read moreknowledge and experience. Grabbed myself a beer aswell which makes the whole experience that little bit more enjoyable. Great selection of top end brands and products, will definitely be back to spend more Only a short walk from George Street and Princes Street, and easily accessible with buses and trams, and good old feet power. Go give this place a look, definitely one of the best mens fashion shops in Edinburgh.
Frontiers Man fills a space in the lineup of men's clothing retail shops in Edinburgh with brands…read morelike Folk, YMC and Norse Projects. The edit of casual garments crafted from comfortable, durable fabrics features well-made items with tailored silhouettes--not trendy but traditional. Here, buy once and buy well.
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I had it in mind to buy myself a fair isle jumper (in the U.S. we'd call it a pullover sweater)…read moreduring our trip to Scotland. I did some online research before we left home and learned that to be considered authentic, one of the requirements is that it be fashioned from Shetland wool, as opposed to cashmere, merino, or lambs wool. I found a very useful thread on Reddit that listed several reputable shops in Edinburgh (our base of operations while in Scotland), including this warning: "Whatever you do, don't go into any of the tat shops." Of course, then I had to ask Google what a "tat shop" was. In the United States, my guess would have been a tattoo parlor, but that didn't make sense. A "tat shop" is a souvenir store. I made some phone calls when we got to Edinburgh. Many stores in the UK are closed on either Monday/Tuesday or Tuesday/Wednesday, so that narrowed our choices. Other stores had no fair isle jumpers in stock. Still, I was undeterred and kept calling around. After only two or three calls, I reached Dicks Edinburgh and was told that they did have exactly what I was seeking. A few hours later, after we had toured Edinburgh Castle, we hopped into a cab and went straight there. My husband and I were the only customers, and the entire staff (two women and a man) were collectively attentive to us. It took me only a few minutes to decide on the perfect jumper. It was a lovely experience from start to finish. Dicks Edinburgh is clearly a quality clothing store, and I would not hesitate to shop there again.
Top quality Shetland Wool Sweaters and helpful staff. It took a transatlantic telephone call and a…read morereview of many of their sweaters, but we walked out delighted with our purchase.
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Beautiful department store on Princes St, with a super unique layout due to the historical building…read moreit's in. If you are from Canada, this store is just like Hudson's Bay. If you are from the USA, it's just like Macy's. Ran out of Clarins cream and stopped here to stock back up. Had AMAZING service by the rep!
I had purchased a cashmere overcoat back in the mid 1980's. Most likely when the store was owned…read more& operated by the original owning family. I'm in the USA. This coat is as good as new almost 40 years later. It was well made. If there was a way to contact the original owning family I would like to thank them for such a well made garment.
Photo. November 2012.
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I had a terrible experience with Ede and Ravenscroft's graduation photography service. The photos…read morewere poor quality with black marks caused by a camera fault, and I had to go through 44 emails just to get an acceptable version. The final images were cropped badly, the mounts were dented, and further edits were made without my consent. Communication was slow, confusing, and at times rude. I paid for professional photos to capture a special day and instead received stress, disappointment, and poor customer care. I would never use this company again or recommend them to anyone.
This was the most disappointing experience I've encountered. The quality of the photographs was…read moresubpar, and I was provided with the incorrect gown for the ceremony. Customer service was unsatisfactory, and I paid over £200 for their services. It appears that they have a monoply in the university graduation market.
Solo Menswear is for the fashion conscious male and they have a great selection of fashionable,…read moreinoffensive guys fashion on offer. When I say inoffensive, I mean that there's not a pair of skinny jeans in sight or Lady Gaga inspired pieces for guys wardrobes. The clothes here a pretty clean cut and rather suave. At the back of the store there's a whole wall dedicated to trainers and I spotted a lot of nice brogues that are a bit more imaginative than the likes of Foot Locker and Foot Asylum etc. They had a couple of nice checked shirts in the window and pretty much all of the threads are designer labels that aren't stocked everywhere such as Religion and Ed Hardy.
I'm getting to the stage wherre I'm starting to think bothering about fashion is a bit, for want of…read morea better word, wussy, so thankfully shops like Solo exist to ensure I can go somewhere to buy clothes that look alright without trying too hard, and aren't being worn by people who watch Skins. A nice little independant clothes store, and given that my jeans are literally falling to pieces, a likely stopoff point for me on payday next week.
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My Dad was getting married last September and I finally convinced him that he would need a new suit…read morefor it. So we tralled Edinburgh before stumbling upon Slaters, and I am glad we did. This store stocks a huge amount of suits in every colour imaginable. As well as some other smart clothes, like your tweed coat yah. The service was fantastic, there are few shops which offer such a high standard of service. The shop assistant was very polite and listened to what my dad was looking for and came up with a tonne of options. He gave advice and was really helpful. We settled on the second suit my Dad tried, and the best thing is they alter for free! This was the Monday and the guy said we could pick up the altered suit on Saturday. As my Dad doesn't live in Edinburgh I said I would pick it up but it would be two weeks later as I was going on holiday on Saturday. Not a problem, he organised the suit to be ready for the Wednesday. My brothers picked up their suits from another branch of Slaters and they were just as good.
Selling suits and formal wear for guys, Slaters is a well known name and they do fantastic quality…read moresuits some of which are very affordable indeed. My brother got his suit for his school leavers dance from Slaters and many of my friends have recently had to invest in a suit for Grad Balls and Slaters seems to be the most popular option. It also seems like the most wallet friendly option as a friend of mine got his suit for £80, I didn't realise you could get suits at such a bargain price! Prices range from under £100 to £200+ so it depends how flush you're feeling I guess. You don't have to go all out and buy a suit or kilt you can also hire them if you don't really need them all that much, just don't get carried away with the red wine.
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Okay so when tourists come to Edinburgh they love to buy tartan in any shape or form which means…read morethere is an abundance of tourist shops in the city. I normally take visitors to this store purely because its less annoying than the rest of the tourist tat shops. You know the ones I mean, the shops that blast bagpipe music out into the street all day and have See You Jimmy hats hanging off the window. For some reason these shops really annoy the locals. Thankfully Romanes and Paterson is not like that. Romanes and Paterson has been around since the 1860's, which is a good enough reason alone to support a historic business. The shop stocks cashmere, kilts, woolen goods, tartan gifts, shortbread, Edinburgh Castle Rock and whatever else it is tourists in Scotland like to buy. It really is ideal for tourists coming to Scotland who wish to purchase their souvenirs to take back home. Its much better than all those shops previously mention which just stock complete tat. There is also a cafe in the store which does a good afternoon tea and is waiter service. The only waiter service cafe on Princes Street I'm told, I guess that is probably true in a world full of Costas and Starbucks.
This store is the go-to place for everything Scottish, or at least stereotypically Scottish!…read moreConveniently situated on Prince's Street, it's the perfect place to get friends and relatives "completely authentic" souvenirs at the last minute, even though you've been living in Edinburgh for the last year. Ahem. My friend bought her grandmother one of those fantastic post cards of sexy scottish men wearing nothing but kilts (and some even flashing some bum!). I've been far more decent, and managed to get some good deals on a cashmere sweater and some playing cards for my dad. This store is quite classy for a souvenir store, and I certainly don't feel too much shame buying presents there.
Outstanding! We visited the store back in 2019 and I purchased a large Black Watch scarf. I had my…read moreeye on the mini cape but didn't think I'd have the room in my luggage. Fast-forward a few years and I'm still thinking of that cape. With what's going on in the world, I reckon it will be a while before I'm back in Scotland so I hopped online! Ordering was a breeze and I was thankful they still carried it. What amazed me the most is how fast the shipping was to Canada! No unexpected costs as others have mentioned. The cape is stunning and very good quality. Just as I remembered it. Now that autumn is upon us, I have already worn it a couple of times. I am VERY happy with my purchase. My entire experience from start to finish was perfect. I will definitely be ordering more from them.
Marchbrae is a beautiful store right in the heart of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. This is not the…read moretypical tourist trap and they carry an impressive array of clothes and accessories for men and women, most of them are crafted in Scotland. Their tartans are stunning!
I needed a waterproof storm hat. The employees were helpful and had just what I wanted for a good…read moreprice. My husband liked their Barbour water resistant jackets. Nice business.
Coolest peeps helpin me look fresh-dipped in Scottish couture…read more Cute Castillian gals makin sure I look dope in clan gear. Yup, don't come here and bite mah style, brah. You ain't as handsome. Nope.
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I can remember being in Macphersons Kilt shop as a child getting a new kilt and being amazed at all…read morethe sporrans etc. As an adult I went back to get a new kilt made there and the service was amazing. I was taken into a small room to get measured and order my tartan etc, I was even offered a dram while I was there! I needed to rent a kilt for a wedding in the meantime and this was supplied free of charge. I think I remember that the shop was registered as a Canadian company in Hamilton Ontario. I would highly recommend this business if you want to buy a kilt and complete outfit.
McPhersons moved to smaller premises & it is hard to find if you don't know where you are going…read more Qualitry of service good, what is available is good, so don't be put off by the location ( you are going into a basement & land up underneath West maitland--under Greggs!) The owner knows her stuff, and has kitted out Pipe Bands etc & ships around the world. Happy with the quality & friendliness & would recommend to any one needing a kilt!
This is such a cute store! I visited it twice while I was in Edinburgh. They have lots of eclectic…read moreitems: stickers, cards, gifts, clothing, glasses and jewelry. I bought a couple of very unique pieces and have already received so many compliments on them! Will come back next time I am in town.
It was such an adorable little place, with lots of super adorable badges and stickers. Everything…read moreis such good quality and for really good prices. There is something for everyone there, I visited it when I was in Edinburgh and I got presents for all of my friends. The service was so quick, the line was super long and yet the person at the desk managed to get through everyone so quickly and she was so nice!
Had a great experience here, made a couple purchases, learned quite a bit in short order about…read moreScottish and Irish heritage and found some info on both my Scottish and Irish sides. An enriching visit.
A charming shop off the main road, but only a few steps, up some sweet stairs to the shop. The…read morepeople were lovely, very helpful and patient. I was able to order two kilts, one in my family plaid (which they were knowledgeable about) and another very pretty plaid. I was measured by the kindest woman, again patient and took her time. Once the kilts were made they were shipped directly to my home. I was also able to receive updates from them via email, and got notice of the shipping date as well. Highly recommended!
I don't shop here very often, but today's visit was such a great experience that I felt compelled…read moreto leave a review. While the self-checkout was a bit of a hassle, one of the staff members--Annan, I believe--was absolutely fantastic. He helped me out with genuine patience and a smile, never making it feel like I was inconveniencing him. Honestly, if he ever has a vacancy, I'd hire him in a heartbeat. What a gem of a person--he really made my day!
Old Navy for hipsters…read more This place was a wreck. I understand it is located in a high traffic area and they get a lot of visitors but it's just a mess. I saw this place one night after they closed and made a point to come back during the next day. Most of the clothing looks like it would fall apart within a few weeks...looks good but poorly and cheaply made. I checked it out and walked out.
Disappointment. I was excited for this store…read more This store has interesting clothing to offer - some vintage some new. The prices were pretty steep. Many clothes were damaged, and the tag did not mention the damaged item. I understand that items are vintage, but it should be disclosed of the condition of the clothing. The v store was very hot and packed with people. I was unable to look at everything because shoppers kept bumping into me or cutting me off unfortunately. The clothes were not very organized either. It was hard to look through them. If they did crowd control and limit the shoppers inside, I may have had a better experience. This has been the most disappointing shop during my Scotland holiday so far.
One of my favorite vintage shops in the world! I look forward to coming here every time I am in…read moreEdinburgh. I have found some really unique pieces for great prices.
Excellent service and products. The staff were extremely helpful in locating a kilt jacket for my…read morehusband.
As a good tourist I bought a wool blanket from this company. Not only is it my favorite, but my…read morecats come to cuddle EVERY time I use it as well. Thank you for such an amazing product. It is being well loved in the US.
I googled Fair Isle sweaters, Edinburgh & ended up buying two here. The staff couldn't have been…read morenicer & the sweaters are gorgeous. I don't wear the other boho items stocked & didn't do more than glance, but the uniquely beautiful sweaters were the prettiest I've seen - and I've been looking!
I love this place so much. I was in Edinburgh on business and when I had a day off I went around…read morethe town to explore a bit and stumbled upon this place. Not being super into wool and hand made items at the time, I bought one wool headband and brought it home (living in Seattle, you get COLD all the time). I grew to love this headband so much, that I now order headbands all the time from this place and have them shipped to Seattle. I cannot find yarn like the yarn at Ragamuffin ANYWHERE! It is so unique and thick, I would buy hundreds of headbands from this place if I could. Truly, they are so unique, I cannot do them justice in an explanation. I always tell people who are going to EDI for business to check this place out, and I will definitely continue ordering from this place as long as they let me. :)
This place is falling apart…read more The women's dressing rooms are disgusting. Curtains that no longer close are being held to the wall with chewing gum. I overheard one attendant tell a customer than they had two stalls open but that the lights in them don't work, so they'd have to get dressed in the dark. I'm not sure if they under-order smaller sizes, but there are always a million size 12+ on the racks and almost never any 8s or 6s. I'm actually size 12 so this is great for me, but woe to anyone smaller. You get what you pay for I guess, but this place is depressing to shop in.
I can always find something nice to wear here whether it be clothes, shoes, jewellery, even the…read moreunderwear is pretty decent, it's fashionable and sometimes quirky and they have a great petite range. The only suggestion would be to refurbish the fitting rooms, take away the curtain and replace with a door, less likely to flash anyone with a secure door.