We arranged for our kilt hires on-line from California. When we got to Edinburgh we went to pick…read moreup our kilts. Martina and Claudia assisted us in making sure everything fit properly and made the necessary changes in kilts and shoe sizes. They were amazing! We looked amazing at the wedding thanks to them. I could not recommend them more.

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My father and I went to Bowdens after shopping around all the other kilt shops in edinburgh city…read morecentre, on entering the shop we were greeted with a friendly smile and gesture we were left to browse and then given great advice and the the attendants knowlage shone through we left the shop feeling very welcomed and when it came to making a decision it was easy, upon returning to the shop we we're greeted by a different attendant however the same great customer service I would encourage anyone to use this shop and I will certainly be using them to add to my outfit when the time comes !!!!! Andrew McDonald

The only reason I have ever heard of Bowden's is because my Uncle asked me to pick up a suit for…read morehim from here that he had ordered for a wedding. Situated on Easter Road in Edinburgh, Bowdens specialises in formalwear and kilts, the sort of stuff guys wear to weddings or Graduations. My uncle had bought a grey pinstripe number from here a week before and had left it to be altered. I picked it up and the assistant couldn't have been any nicer, although I wasn't much help when it came to answering questions about Uncle Bill's inside leg measurements. I left with the suit beautifully wrapped in a black formal carrier, and my Uncle was thrilled with his purchase. Somewhere a bit different than Slater's or Harvey Nichols, and dare I say, cheaper, but still fabulous quality.

Now folks, it doesn't get much better than this place! I came in not really sure what I wanted and…read moreonce I was in there, couldn't help myself! So many great novelty items! When was the last time you'd seen a whoopi cushion!??? C'mon people!!! Get in a good laugh, I bought the fake cat poop, which looks SO REAL and a wee rope trick for my niece. Lets just say this Christmas I am gonna show my wee nieces and nephew how to have a good time sans electronics. The good ole fashioned way :) Also, a great place for costumes! Loads of hats, beards and other random objects!

Good old novelty shop filled with fun toys and goodies. Some of the masks are amazingly good…read more Looking to cheer up an old buddy or stir some giggles at work, stop by and grab a funny hat or two

Besttt Shop to buy Skateboards and clothing from in glasgow. definitely recommend going here,…read moreAmazing service really nice chaps in the glasgow branch. Been here many times such great service. The value for money is also top notch it is expensive but the product quality is always worth it.

All the boards and gear you need or want is there is you skate it is really good place to get a…read moreboard warm feeling and such kind staff

Why can I not find a costume shop like the one that was in roseburn Edinburgh. I called all others…read morebut they were closed down or no answer. I need a mask and costume for a ball. I'm a bigger than my dancing days due to illness. But this is a joke

One of the longest lasting shops trading in the city centre, Tam Shepherd's is a well known, well…read morerespected name in these parts. It's a traditional joke/magic/dress up store, so expect to see anything on display, from kid's tricks to massive, elaborate looking wigs and masks. It is a treasure trove packed with a vast array of weird, wacky and wonderful props. The staff are very experienced and are really helpful. It's a small shop where most items are behind the counter which I always thinks looks very Victorian. Or like something out of Harry Potter! It is quite magical (boom boom tsssh!) so that figures. It was queued out the door for Halloween, but on normal business days it usually does steady business. Perfect for performers, magicians and people who just love dressing up in their everyday life. A must if you're doing a Glasgow heritage shopping trail!

Tam Shephard's Trick Shop is a family-run business for over 100 years. This is quite famous in…read moreGlasgow for its Hallowe'en costumes, magic tricks and practical jokes. For me, it is famous as the shop that is fairly empty for 11 months a year, then has a queue snaking violently down the road in the weeks approaching Hallowe'en. The window display showcases a range of masks and wigs, creepily lifelike. Inside, the space is small, and crammed to the rafters with goodies. If you want to see something out of the display case, or try a hat on, the staff are only too happy to accommodate you. In the past I have bought: a pirate hat, a "lit" cigarette, a multi-pack of fake moustaches and a big bling medallion thing. It sells full costumes, wigs and full-head masks too. Everything is priced appropriately, and all of the little things I have bought have been cheap. If you're planning to shop here, I would advise going before October begins, to avoid the mad rush.

I'm not really one for spending a lot of money on fancy dress costumes, last year for Halloween I…read morewent as a bunch of grapes. I just cellotaped a load of purple balloons onto a black bin bag and put a green hair bobble on the top of my head. Simple. I couldn't sit down the whole night and I had a few punctures along the way - thankfully I had some spare. Anyway, I looked ridiculous but it made people laugh and I guess that's what fancy dress is all about, well, better that than people who use it an excuse to go out with their bits on show. If you're looking for a fancy dress costume then Fun World is definitely the place for you, they have over 5000! From emus, santas, Disney characters, tellytubbies and Betty Boop to um... Hitler and Sadam Hussein. Maybe steer clear of the last two. All hire costumes are individually priced but they don't come cheap, so make sure you don't go too wild with you're costume on. I'm sure you wouldn't want to be lumped with a couple hundred pound fine for an ostrich costume missing a beak.

Fun World is the best fancy dress shop in Glasgow and it the name also reminds me of Fun House with…read morePat Sharp and the twins! "Fun House, it's a whole lot fun, prizes to be one. It's a real crazy show where anything goes!" Sing along everyone! Anyway, back to Fun World. This store has all your usual skimpy numbers for you shameless hussy's out there including a selection of Legs Avenue costumes which are ridiculously expensive considering they are so tiny and don't cover your bum or your nipples. Fun World also has much more modest versions of the classics such as police officers, pirates, cowboys/girls etc. but what Fun World does best is costumes that are a little bit more original and humorous. You'll find things little characters from Little Britain, sperm (yes, sperm) and Popeye. They also have a great selection of accessories to really complete your look such as hats, footwear, face paints and wigs. You can buy most of the costumes although they are very expense or hire them which is obviously cheaper. The staff are so helpful and a good laugh and there is a party feel about the place. Ok I got the words "bum", "nipples" and "sperm" into that review and I wasn't even reviewing a sex shop. That has to be a Yelp first surely?

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