Peaceful little pottery studio and shop tucked just outside the shops around Arran Brewery. It's…read morerun by a handsome man named Jake (it's a hansome man's name) with a voice like Professor Brian Cox that you might fall in love with a tiny bit. The shop is bright, sweet, and calm; you will want to pick up some of his reasonably priced, lovingly crafted pieces. There's also art from fellow islanders on display for sale. I bought a wee bowl that I love--it's a lovely color and shape that evokes the island as well as this fellow's particular aesthetic. A nice place to pick up a practical souvenir.

I visited Arran in July, coming from Australia but remembering my youth growing up in Scotland…read moreholidaying in Arran. This little pottery studio owned by Jake the lad from Yorkshire really reminded me of what this beautiful island is all about... simplicity and beauty, small but strong. My only regret about visiting this shop was that i did not buy more..... I have fallen in love with my piccolo coffee cup, everytime i take a sip in the morning i am reminded of that little shop on that little island:) I will be back for more!!!!

I do like the items this wee shop sells, ornaments and gifts, but I can tell you that if you walk…read more200 yards into the high street you will find them cheaper....and considerably cheaper online. I bought a wine box with gadgets for £22 in pretty things and within one week Lidl had the exact same thing in for £9.99. I was hopping mad..shop around.

This shop is amazing! It has cute souvenirs for cheap prices, and the cutest jewelry! If you are…read moreever in Ayr I definitely recommend going to this shop, it's for tourist and for natives, definitely worth a look! The owners are so nice as well. Overall a nice, cheap shop to get the cutest/coolest stuff!

A really nice shop which sells many other things including a good range of greetings cards. They…read moreare reasonably priced and well laid out for browsing. I noticed that there were Christmas cards on sale today (which shocked me a little but I dare say there are people out there who like to buy them this early!!) and 2013 calendars too. You can also buy good quality wrapping paper, colourful crepe and tissue paper, decorative boxes, bows and other 'accessories'. There are also dolls and fluffy toy animals for sale too. The man who took my money at the till this morning was really friendly and I shall definitely call in there again. Easy to find in the main pedestrianised shopping street in Kilmarnock.

Lovely little gift shop in a nice little town. Stocks some unusual things and the owner only orders…read morea couple of things at a time so no chance of many other people having what you've bought! Beautiful gift wrapping and very friendly and helpful staff who will even do home deliveries if you're really stuck and the item is too large for you to carry home. Beautiful smell when you go in too - makes you really want to spend time there.

Beautiful gift shop with some unique gifts. Staff very helpful. Nice gift section for new…read morebaby/christening gifts. Not ideal for prams or small people with roaming hands. Can be slightly expensive. They gift wrap your purchases beautifully for you.

More of a gothic shop with quirky little gifts, and clothing. Its a dark crowded little shop, but…read morethis adds to its atmosphere. You may find a bargain here and the stock in often unique to this shop.

Nirvana is a shop that sells unusual things. They sell everything like skulls (not real), crystals,…read moreincense etc and many other unusual things. I like this shop, its not cheap but it has alot of variety. Its worth a look if your looking for a gift for someone who's difficult to buy for. You may just find something suitable here. The shop is just off the high street too so isnt hard to find and there's lots of parking within a minutes walk too.

Berry Boxter is a fantastic addition to West Kilbride. Full of gorgeous gifts for the home and the…read moreperfect place to shop for that special pressie. Loads of great, unusual cards and gift wrap too - well worth a visit!

Twenty Seven Alloway is a delightful gift shop set in the heart of the quaint, well kept main…read morestreet of Alloway. Just across the road from the famed Burns Cottage this shop offers a small selection of tourist related gifts but refreshingly leaves the cheesy gifts to the gift shop across the road. What is available in its place is a range of pretty stationary, well made fairy mugs, small home favours and vintage looking tea cosies. It hosts a range of cards for special occasions, candles and the usual comely selection of gift shop goodies but all are of a higher class. The jewellerly looks like it's been made locally but it does not conform to any particular Scottish theme, giving an alternative to the kind of souvenirs available in this region. But the feminine country-kitchen nature of this homely business is also convenient for locals who don't want to travel into Ayr to purchase a last minute present for a loved one.

This is a pleasant local shop which sells a variety of high-end trinkets and home decorations as…read morewell as an excellent variety of flowers (this is a particular string point). The staff are pleasant enough. The goods for sale are, in general, somewhat overpriced and there is the odd low-quality piece for sale. All in all well worth a visit, especially if you are already at the neighbouring (literally) Burn's Cottage.

This little shop is an absolute gem for any last minute gifts to save you having to trail to…read moreGlasgow, Irvine or Ayr. There's plenty of well known makes here, like Radley handbags and other quality makes. As the items are expensive brands they are expensive but this is only to be expected. They will also gift wrap your item as well. Good well and well named.