Fairly bog standard New Look. Was very handy for me as arriving in mid-March I was dressed for…read moreSpring and there was heavy snow! I managed to get a very cosy cardigan, however the store alarm went off as I tried to leave which was very embarrassing as there was a huge gang of teenagers standing outside. I wasn't sure what to do as there was no security guard, so I popped back in and joined the queue and explained to the staff who didn't even apologise but just rubbed the security code off and sent me on my not so merry way.

new look is the only good clothes shop in oban , we need more !!read more

I am so thankful for this great shop and the artists there. I got a tattoo following a trip along…read moreHadrian's Wall (hikes the whole thing) and I wanted something to commemorate the achievement (i'm never doing anything like that again). A friend had designed the image, but I also knew that if i waited until i was home to get it, i would talk myself out of it. Jack was great, and did a wonderful job. I'm so pleased with my piece.

I can't recommend this place highly enough. My tattoo was designed and inked by Eve, who took what…read morewas a pretty crappy, half-arsed collection of vague ideas, came up with something I really love and coloured it in a really subtle but effective way. The rest of the staff are nice too, and the atmosphere's great unless somebody plays The Clash. Then things get dark.

I'm just back from getting my first ever major piece of ink at this place. I had a large design for…read moremy back, and I'm extremely happy with both the result and the experience! It's run by husband and wife team, Woody and Stef, and I had Stef work on me. It took over 4 hours for the whole thing, including breaks here and there, and I felt comfortable and in control the whole time. I was often asked if I was ok, needed to stop, wanted a drink, etc, in amongst a great chat that wandered through musical tastes, tattoo ideas and designs, stories of good and bad tattoo/piercing experiences...The 4 hours passed by extremely quickly! I am already keen to get back and get more! The service was warm and friendly, professional yet chatty. I'd definitely recommend it. And now a twist...Some of you may be wondering what a Luthier is? Well, that's a maker of musical instruments such as violins and guitars. Looking for a truly original, custom made guitar? Then this is the place for you! I can't write a proper review of this side of the business as I haven't personally experienced it, however the boyfriend is seriously considering getting one, so watch this space! :D

From the owner: Custom tattoo designs, artwork, cover-up, rework.read more

I was in last Tuesday & got my husband's name tattoo'd on my wrist, i didn't actually get the guys…read morename who done it but he done a brilliant job, i am really pleased with it, i would definately recommend him xx

Cannot recommend this place enough from the minute I walked in the door with an idea to actually…read morehaving it done. Owned by Nadia - i have my eye on one of her ideas - my tattoo was done my Mark who spent time going over exactly what I wanted and changing the design several times till I was happy with the final result. Mark was a lovely friendly guy who put me right at ease as lets face it it is a wee bit painful! I will be booking in here for my next one for sure!!

Eclectic Ink are what all good tattoo/piercing places should be: Clean, friendly, knowledgable and…read morevery encouraging! If you're looking for personalised service with a tattoo artist who will take great care of you and make sure you're happy with the work she does, this is the place. I've been tattooed twice by Nadia, am booking in for my third piece and highly recommend her. No question is too stupid, no piece too geeky! I've been to other studios but have never felt more comfortable getting needles stuck in me has I have here. EI is a small studio with just one piercer and one tattoo artist but what they lack in size they more than make up for in style. Both owners care deeply about making sure you come away from the shop smiling, and I always do - or else I wouldn't keep going back!

We walked in and they were able to take us!!!…read more Nathan was very nice - I've never met a tattoo artist that is friendly and actually wants to chat. We got small tattoos and the detail was great. Would highly recommend!

I went to Hepcat Tattoo for what should have been a simple tattoo. Things did not go well from the…read morestart as I made an appointment with Lyle who then contacted me to reschedule - twice (both times for personal reasons). I then rescheduled for a 1pm appointment but when I arrived I was told that Lyle was with another client and the work was more intricate than he first thought. I was given the option of having the work done by Nathan - I was sceptical as he was young so I asked if he was sure he could do the work whereupon he showed me several photos on his phone of work he had done previously, most of which appeared to be well done. I wanted two words (the nickname for my daughter ), a four word phrase, two music notes and a small Texas Bluebonnet flower. Nathan said they had tattooed Texas Bluebonnets before so he knew what they were and what they looked like. I showed him a photo of a tattoo of a bluebonnet my daughter had recently had done and which was beautiful. Nathan, told me, after he had finished the tattoo that he had problems with my older skin (I'm 73) - if that was the case he should have stopped at the first sign of a problem so we could discuss how to proceed -- but he didn't. What I ended up with was thick lettering, the one single music more resembling an exercise hand dumbbell and the Texas Bluebonnet looking nothing like a flower, rather it looks like a hairy blue banana which is going a little mouldy along its green centre line. I have been in contact with Stu the owner, who did offer suggestions in the form of more music notes, but the tattoo itself is so ugly that additional work would be like trying to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. I am now looking at over £1,000 to have the tattoo removed by a well-established dermatology business. As I am a pensioner, this is an extra cost I will have some difficulty paying, especially with today's excessively high cost of living. I suggested to Stu that perhaps I should be reimbursed the amount I paid to have this eyesore tattooed tattooed -- he said I should return to the shop and ask Nathan if he would reimburse the money. I live a considerable distance from Glasgow and with ferry fare, train fare and taxi I would have to pay out over £30 to return - and would Nathan reimburse my money - I doubt it. I may be a senior but I'm not stupid enough to throw good money after bad. Shame on you Stu, Nathan, Lyle and Hepcat Tattoo.

Tattoos continue to gain popularity, and if you want high quality then the Bath Street Tattoo…read moreCollective is one of the places you should look to. Previously at Custom Inc, some of the artists have pushed out to start up this new studio, in a wonderful open plan space on Bath Street. They only work by appointment, and will work from your ideas and examples to create something unique for you. They are award winning artists, with a laid back friendly approach, who will make the entire experience a pleasure. Whether you are yet to indulge in some ink, or just wish to add more, check them out!