A nice shop for the comics, dvds, and other pieces of merchandise. Not seen another Forbidden…read moreplanet to compare but I like the lay out of this shop and it has character with random nice things everywhere to keep your eyes busy. If you into this kind of thing it is definitely a paradise for some collectors. The staff in this one are nice, helpful and friendly and tend to have fun with their work.

Pretty standard as far as Forbidden Planet stores go. Was incredibly happy to find it when I moved…read morehere though. Nice big wall of comics (as you'd expect) and a reasonable range of toys and other merch. Not as huge as the Edinburgh store, but not as cramped and busy as the Glasgow store.

Great shop at a great location in Stonehaven…read more The staff are very helpful and they gift wrapped my purchase for free (yeah!). Very reasonably priced. A great selection of high quality, non-tacky/cheesy gifts. Check it out!

Recently saw some wallpaper I liked in John Lewis and then later saw in Jane's Design Studio…read more Enquired and they arranged to have a sample sent to me. Wallpaper was £10 per roll cheaper than in John Lewis and service was great. Shop is in a great location by the harbour so well worth a visit - giftware is really nice too if you are looking for items for the home or as a gift.

The gift house is a lovely independant shop in Westhill Shopping Centre selling gifts. It sells a…read morelot fo lovely things including jewellery, candles, decorations etc. Lots of the things are very individual and it is great being able to get a nice present without having to go into town. They also operate as a dry cleaning agency and the dry cleaning prices were very competitive. Parking is not a problem and there are lots of other lovely shops in the area.

Inexpensive - catering to a younger crowd. Lots of poly…read more But I actually found an age-appropriate pair of trousers which fit like a glove!

New Look has a fantastic name all around the country and it is no different in Aberdeen. It has a…read morelarge store in the main Bon Accord shopping centre and it's main features are clothes and shoes. They have a large section of ladies clothing which takes up a large majority of the store. They also deal with maternity wear (and believe me in Aberdeen this is scarce), kids clothing, babies clothing, plus size and a rather large and lovely shoe department (which Aberdeen is also now lacking). The clothes always follow the latest fashions and cater for the higher are lower end of the market, ie cheaper clothing and more expensive clothing. Overall i'd say this is a fantastic shop and every lady must shop there!

been here twice, and i have to say ive never been to a friendlier cafe! everyone here is so beyond…read moresweet, and the food is amazing. my favorite to get is the dirty chai latte and its AMAZING. jessica especially is such a doll, shes been so helpful and always a great laugh. definitely coming back when i visit!!

A few paces away from my old home in Aberdeen, Books and Beans was always a welcome sight. Even…read morewhen I wasn't going in as a customer it was nice to walk by and see open windows framing folks reading books and sipping their lattes or friends chatting over their pastries. I did go in several times to do some writing for my Masters Dissertation, when I didn't want to spend another day in the library or just needed a change of pace. (I will say, this cafe isn't the best for super focused working. The volume was a bit too loud, with various conversations happening in different corners and music playing as well. I was on occasion able to find a nook that gave me a bit more privacy and quiet though.) I also brought friends in to try my neighborhood spot, and then we would be those people chatting away. My usual choice was their chai latte, it was not too sweet, creamy, and well spiced. The overall vibe was just so cheery and cosy, with walls of used books for perusing and purchase, yellow paint, and windows out onto Belmont St for Grade A people-watching. Super cool that all of their coffee and tea is FairTrade, and they're the only independent, fully fair trade coffee shop in Aberdeen. Woop, I'll keep supporting them for sure. Can't wait for my next visit this summer!

With the huge success of Amazon dot com and the like good bookstores are becoming increasingly hard…read moreto find. Waterstones so far seems to be one of the survivors. Good selection and pleasant and professional service. Nice coffee shop inside!

Awesome selection of local creative goodies. Studio space that offers workshops and activities for…read moreall ages. Lots of awesome local businesses in the village to visit

Strachans have been in Inverurie for more than sixty years selling News, Cards, Stationery, Books…read moreand Toys! Definitely worth a visit.