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February Issue

'Out and About'
Glasgow's Buchanan Centre 50 metres from Queen Street Railway Station
'Buchanan Galleries' in the heart of Glasgow brings together eighty or more of the best High Street stores.  These  include John Lewis, Open, Boots, H & M, Next and Sainsbury’s, together with 2,000 secure car parking spaces all under one roof. Each feature of the centre is carefully designed to help you get the most out of your visit.  Stores are split over four levels, giving you the space and comfort to shop at leisure. There is the natural daylight, so you’ll never feel hemmed in.  Plus a wonderful choice of eateries to satisfy your every craving such as rich, aromatic coffee,  light lunches, and for those not driving a chilled glass of Chardonnay. While you are there why not Visit The Glasgow Wall!  That is the Buchanan Galleries Car Park link bridge features a stunning mural depicting Glasgow through the ages. www.buchanangalleries.co.uk
Almondvale Shopping Centre in Livingston Near Edinburgh
Why not have a day out in Livingston and look at the substantial investment that  was made in 1999 that has given the 'Almondvale Shopping Centre' its modern look and feel it enjoys today. The centre is exceptional because there is no traditional High Street in the town centre. To add to your enjoyment the Centre is a contemporary-styled complex with over 120 units.  Attracting many high street names including  Bhs, Gadget Shop, Next, HMV, Boots, Mackays, River Island to name but a few.  Just next door is the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet'.  Here you will find Armani suits, M & S, The Room, Burberry, Antler, Kelvin Clyne plus many more designer labels at reduced prices.  An undercover car park provides all the parking space required for a busy centre.
  The Gyle Centre in Edinburgh
 

Going to Edinburgh?  Then avoid the parking problems in the centre of town and visit the 'Gyle Shopping Centre', there are 2,500 free parking spaces with dedicated special needs parking.  Add to this over 50 shops under one roof.  Most of these offering extended opening hours, seven days a week!  For the environmentally conscious there are cycle racks for your bike.  And if you fancy a bite to eat why not try out the, 500 seater food court and the licensed bar/bistro. All made nice and easy for young mums. there is a shoppers' crèche, nursery and children’s play areas.  Add to this cash dispensers, Post Office, Community policeman and a Chaplain and you have all you need.   www.gyleshopping.co.uk