This a bright, clean and well stocked Londis in Giffnock. I was delighted to find my favourite 10p…read morecrisps here, which aren't often stocked by chain newsagents. The man behind the counter was friendly and efficient. When I visited, he wan't taking any crap from the jakey ahead of me in the queue who insisted he had given him a one pound piece for his shopping when he was clearly at it.

This Londis is a useful addition to a pretty dull and empty high street in Giffnock. It is clean,…read morewell stocked and the man working behind the counter when I visited, was efficient and friendly Pretty much everything you want from a corner shop.

Okay, so it might seem a bit facetious to review a newsagent, but I used to live in the area nearby…read morefor 2-3 years, and it's really taken root in a special little place in my heart. Mostly I think from the shopkeeper who always greets with a cheeky grin and a friendly "How have you been?" or "A lot of chocolate today, eh?" or "Wow, you were only here half an hour ago!" Some may say he's just doing his job, but I feel we've become quite close over the years - he's the only one who understood and fuelled my chocolate addictions. It's got a well-stocked and ample magazine section for the size of the place, and the window is well known for letting - I actually found my most recent flat in that very window! How apt.

Hmm, ok so I'm reviewing the shop window rather than the shop itself. Let me explain...if you're…read morelooking for a flat to stay in the west end or a flat share situation, this is the place to go. Their window is literally covered with little handwritten post-it-style notes from people with rooms to rent or seeking flatmates. I found myself here last year when I quickly needed a place to stay in Glasgow and when I arrived a crowd of people were already there scribbling down phone numbers and phoning through them all. Not ideal, no, and probably best to be avoided at the beginning of a new term but very handy to have and so few places now do this kind of advertising which is so much-needed.

You've got to adore the illuminated Tunnock's Teacake sign sticking out of this shop's wall! I'm…read morenot even a Tunnock's Teacake type of a girl but still. It has some pulling power. I did also live pretty much above it for the best part of a year. Hence, I've been in here quite a few times and in an array of states.... No matter what state I wandered in here the staff were always very nice, friendly and chatty. The stock isn't great but considering you've got bigger stores - such as Barry's and A & S Food Stores - just minutes away, it doesn't matter greatly. The stock that they do have is just enough - fresh Morton's rolls, bog roll, newspapers and the usual soft drinks and sweets. The prices are slightly higher than the average supermarket but completely in line with other newsagents and fine for a few emergency bits and bobs. There's also a selection of local adverts in the window that are always worth a browse.

This is a tiny little newsagents but they seem to have crammed everything they could in and there's…read morenot an empty space to be seen. It kind of reminds me of a garden shed that someone has added some shelves to, added a till and stuck a sign on the door and as if by magic it's turned into a shop. It seems that they only stock the essentials but they also have odd items such as tinned gherkins, which made me chuckle when I saw them hiding on a shelf. As Laura has already mentioned, with Barry's and larger convenience stores nearby there's not as much selection here, but if you're just looking for a newspaper or a packet of crisps then you're sorted.

You'll find the City News newsagents on Renfield Street next door to Pret a Manger. It's quite a…read morelarge newsagents, and boasts a good selection of papers and magazines as well as sweets, chocolates, drinks and crisps. It's ever-so-slightly dark and dingy in there - it could probably do with a good clean - but you'll find pretty much exactly what you went in for, and at a less-than-extortionate price. Do remember that the man who works there is a man of a few words - so don't expect to be greeted like an old friend.

Alim's is a surprisingly large newsagent and one-stop-shop on Pollokshaws Road. They have a pretty…read moregood range of cards and stationery, including calculators, inside. Their cards are actually of a great standard, for it not being exclusively a card shop. I just got a wee pack of wine gums in here, costing 40p, which I think is pretty cheap these days, no? The guy behind the counter was a bit strange. He was polite and everything, he just seemed a bit distracted or dazed.

Alim's is not anything special, but has the usual range of magazines, from top to bottom shelf…read morecontent, bits and pieces of things that you might have wanted but didn't realise, a limited range of food for when you've forgotten top plan dinner and plenty of sweets. Of course, the real reason to use Alim's is to buy cigarettes and I notice that they do not overprice them: the price range along the road veers from bargain to ripoff, and Alim's is fair, usually staying below the £6 mark. It isn't extensive in its opening hours, and that might account for the good price: it is the places with late opening that seem to add a little tax on their products.

A 5 star newsagents? It does exist, and it's here in Glasgow…read more Thanks to Kelly R's tip the other day, I found out they sell Frankie magazine here (thanks again Kelly!). Frankie is an Australian magazine which I was totally addicted to, back in the day. I didn't know it was even sold in the UK so when I saw the tip I screamed (I'm not kidding), and visited Barrett as soon as I could. As I scanned the shelves, and scanned them some more, I came to the crushing realisation that they didn't seem to have it. The girl behind the counter was super helpful, looking it up on the system for me and chatting to me about the magazine. Sadly, it had sold out already but she offered to take my name so that for all future copies, they'll have one for me. How's that for customer service?! She was super helpful and friendly, and I really appreciate that she offered to go that extra mile for me. Even though I don't live close to Barrett, I'll be heading here for all my magazine needs in the future.

I love these places…read more Glasgow Convenience Stores You can tell when you enter one of these that you are back in Scotland. Askit powders by the register and Irn Bru in the fridge. This one is great and I used to drop by on my walk to work. It carries a variety papers, bottled waters, loads of gingers, and all of the miscellany that I would require during my day. Sometimes, it is not the big things that remind you of a place. You can take an immense amount of pleasure in the small things.

This newsagents is right next to Da Vinci's and I reckon between this and the usually available…read moreparking spaces right outside it is where most of the business comes from. This is certainly convenient and it does the job. However, I would rather walk a few minutes up to S & A Food Stores. Mainly due to the claustrophobic feeling that can easily be felt upon stepping into Ashy's. It's also a result of other customer's in Ashy's who seem indifferent to you at best, and down right rude at worst. Something which is a big pet hate of mine. I suppose, this comes with the territory of having people double park and jump into your shop for ciggies and the like.

This is a great little newsagents, not only does it have the convenience factor for me, it's also…read morevery reasonably priced unlike other handy corner shops. It's a rather small shop, but they manage to cram an awful lot of good in. They have special offers each week and they'll often have buy one get one free on cans of juice or bottled water. A few times I've failed to spot these offers but the staff will always point out if I'm missing out on a bargain! The staff are also really friendly and you always get served with a smile.

Super clean and tidy wee shop with friendly staff…read more Loads of great soft drinks including the full range of Barrs products a long with biscuits, some greetings cards and, it has to be said, a thoroughly expansive selection of pornography. So if it's a last-minute birthday present for a friend who likes Irn Bru and big breasts (who doesn't?) this is the place to go! Notable for being really clean and tidy.

Very conveniently located store with all the essentials (bread, milk, loo roll and munchies) cheap…read moreas chips! Really friendly staff who make an effort to provide the best customer service. They have reasonable opening hours for those last minute shoppers (me)! Two thumbs up!