Small Tesco, well located opposite three train station. Not a great selection if fruit but had all…read morethe necessary food stuff. Staff friendly.

The Village Store is a handy little corner shop hosting everything you would need from a newsagents…read moreand a few more items thrown in too. I popped in for some crisps as I was feeling a little peckish, there was a great selection of crisps to choose from and the staff were very friendly too. They often have offers advertised and this weeks is buy one free on large bottles of cola, bargain!

Despite it's location in a busy and often grubby part of a major city, I've always noticed the…read morevillage store when I'm down Leith way, purely because the name of this little newsagent reminds me of Postman Pat. That's all.

Almost by default, Irvine's is my newsagent of choice on the Royal Mile, as on principle I refuse…read moreto put up with old misery guts that works in The Scottish Grocer just a few doors down. It's exactly as you'd expect from a newsagent, stocking papers, mags, sweets, drinks and fags. There's also a few Scottish bits and bobs for sale, but it doesn't appear to be the main focus. It's a very small shop, so there's not a huge amount of choice, but the friendly atmosphere keeps their noses in front of the rest.

As Gavin has already mentioned, Irvine's isn't the largest newsagents around but boy to they know…read morehow to make the most of the size and it's full to bursting with goodies. I popped in here the other day for a magazine to read on the train and some chewing gum and I also noticed that this place has a really nice friendly atmosphere. As far as newsagents goes, this one is pretty darn good!

As far as city centre convenience supermarkets go (of which I'm starting to prove myself somewhat…read moreof a specialist...) this here is the Daddy. Big enough to stock practically everything you could need on short notice but small enough not to include all the junk that would clutter up the store otherwise; this Tesco is perfect for those living close by who need to pick up drink/pizza/cigarettes on short notice without wanting to pay the usual "convenience tax" for doing so, as it's one of the few places nearby that won't charge you for the privilege of shopping there.. This Tesco Express should be made first port of call for anyone living equidistant or less from this one and the one over in Tolcross - that is unless of course Farmfoods has whatever you need in stock...

Although a small Tesco (Express) they do stock good offers and meal deals, handy for the office…read moreguys close by. Two self service machines help with the queues. Staff have been good and fast in helping you around. Cash machine located just on the outside for the people that do not like paying with cards!

I usually don't like Tesco but I like this one. It's small, has all the essential food groups…read more(milk, gf bread and wine) and although it's busy, there are never huge queues. It's also on my walk home from work, so I pop in a few times a week for little bits and pieces. Like most Tesco's you do pay more for your goodies than say Asda, and as this is a mini Tesco then add a bit more onto the price. But I'm usually always able to get Genius GF seeded bread here and some GF biscuits so that what makes it a winner. So, great for little essentials if you live locally and friendly staff

This is my little Express tesco just walking distance from my flat! Its a good express tesco,…read morealways stocked, got the basics and friendly staff. Always busy but moving through well. Ive never had to wait in line for the self check out! The security guards are always friendly and helpful too! Open late and while small still can find some good things on reduced =)

All airports need some kind of mini-supermarket or convenience store in arrivals. It's the ideal…read moreplace for one. Think about it - you've landed, got through security and grabbed your bags, you're tired, quite possibly hungry and you just need things to be easy for ten minutes. Convenience is king. This is especially true when the options available include M&S so you can feel like, even though the holiday is over and you're back too late to cook a real meal, at least it'll be a nice ready meal that you're buying. Sure, it's pricey, but you're not quite ready to quit holiday mode just yet. This branch is pretty tiny, but it has all the essentials. The staff are pretty great too and get through the queues rapidly. I'll definitely remember that it's here for the next time I travel.

This has been a great addition to Edinburgh Airport. Located 'landside' near the new exit leading…read moreto the trams and rental cars, it's easy to stop in before or after a flight. Before a flight, of course you can't buy liquids but I was thrilled to see they have my favorite breakfast - boiled eggs with fresh spinach!! I've grabbed these at Pret at other airports - but sadly the Eats in Edinburgh airport don't have them - but I can now get it at M&S before going through security. When arriving back in Edinburgh, it's great for grabbing some essentials so you don't have to go to the grocery store on your first day back. Missing star is because there isn't much fresh produce (mostly sandwiches, milk. crisps, drinks...) but it has so much more than was ever at the airport before.

After mailing some postcards and breakfast at The Painted Rooster on the morning of Friday 19 July…read more2019, I was on my way on foot to Holyrood Park to do some hiking. I had packed some food and decided that if I passed a small store on the way I would stop and see if they had any last food item(s) I wanted for a morning of exploring. Nearing St John's Episcopal Church, I was seeing the stores thin out and spotted Tesco Express. I slipped into the store and quickly looked through the offerings. I went with a small snack/candy item. There was a short line, which while standing in I noticed a small case of Krispy Kreme donuts. I did not get one of those, but it was a reminder I was going back to the United State of America the following day. Oddly, or goodly depending on one's perspective, it made me want to stay in Scotland more than go back to America.

Euan at Princess st store is a very valued member of staff always very polite, patient and service…read morewith a smile. He should have best staff member badge and a day off :) well done as you are young and this is rare.

For the last few weeks there has and continues to be an item of rotting food at the back of the top…read moreshelf in the 'Ready Meals' aisle, specifically where the tapas is. If you care to look, and move aside the food items at the front of the shelf you will see a furry 'thing' which has quietly been rotting there for quite some time, I first noticed it on Friday 11 August and it was well decomposed by then. Clearly ASDA don't inspect nor clean their food storage shelves. You can also see pics on my twitter feed here: 21 August 2017 https://twitter.com/macSomairle/status/899710931827142659 23 August https://twitter.com/macSomairle/status/900486931146059781 24 August 2017 https://twitter.com/macSomairle/status/900790720398839809 There is a general malaise in this store and dirt is in evidence all over. We recently noticed easter egg chocolate in the vegetarian freezer which was disgusting.

I was threatened by the delivery driver…read more If you value your safety, just avoid asda delivery at all costs. Better yet, shop elsewhere.