Specialist Shopping in Paisley
Paisley has a variety of long established and newly opened niche stores in the town. We highlight here just a few of the specialist stores in your Town Centre.
Ivad Gifts open second store in towntown
95 Causeyside Street, Paisley
29 Gauze Street, Paisley
0141 889 9922
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 9.30-5.30pm
Open the 4 Sundays leading up to Christmas
Award winning Paisley based gift shop, IVAD Gifts has opened a second, larger store in Paisley.
The company now has a card and gift shop in Causeyside St, Paisley together with new larger premises at 29 Gauze Street. The existing store at Causeyside Street will continue to offer an exciting range of unusual gifts and cards. The new 'big sister' shop specialises in home decor and china and glassware, complemented by a Wedding gift list service.
The larger store contains 3 distinct areas as well as general gifts. IVAD Baby specialises in baby clothes, traditional wooden toys and new baby presents. IVAD home stocks well known brands such as Joseph & Joseph, Alessi, Arthur Price and Maxwell and Williams. Finally IVAD for her, sells beautiful handbags from companies including Radley and Fiorelli, Coeur de Lion Jewellery as well as beautiful toiletries.
The new store opened in July and has created new jobs in the town as well as fill a prominent vacant site in Gauze St.
Menace
56 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YW
0141 561 0293
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm
During December open Sundays from 12-4pm
An independent retailer who has been based in Paisley for over 7 years, focussing on continental children's wear. The store specialises in a range of clothing including high-end designer through to more affordable continental ranges for both boys and girls. Menace also operates an all year round savings club for customers.
Cosy Rosy
47 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YN
07984 199 743
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Opening hours
Monday-Wednesday 10am-5pm
Thursday-Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm
Cosy Rosy opened in September 2011 following market research suggesting students in Paisley would love a shop which sells a selection of vintage and contemporary clothing and interior items. So far the shop has proved to be a real winner, for those wishing to browse and seek out a real bargain.
Dooley's Cycles
40 Moss Street, Paisley, PA1 1BA
0141 889 6090
www.dooleys-cycles.co.uk
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.30-5.30
Saturday 9.30-4.00
Dooley's has been a family run business which has been in Paisley for over 50 years. They specialise in custom built bikes and wheel servicing, also selling an extensive range of cycles, clothing and accessories for beginners, amateurs and professionals.
Houston Traditional Kiltmakers
67 High Street, Paisley, PA1 2AY
0141 889 4879
www.kiltsforhire.com
www.kiltmakers.com
Houston Kiltmakers are a family run business established for over 100 years. World renowned with customers flying in from all over the world, Houston's design and produce their own tartans and offer an individual service to each customer. They recently designed the new St Mirren tartan!
Using only the best materials, every kilt is hand made and tailored specifically for you
by experienced craftsmen and women. Their emphasis is on individuality of service, with first class personal service guaranteed. They offer the best highlandwear money can buy and also provide a mail order service. So whether you wish to purchase a complete highland outfit or just start with a kilt and build your outfit up gradually, Houstons have a choice to suit all budgets and tastes. You only buy a kilt once in a lifetime, it's worth getting it from a reputable kilt outfitters.
Paisley Picture Framers and Gallery
56 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YW
0141 889 1724
www.paisleypicturegallery.com
Established in 1988, they hold thousands of works in store. Customers are invited to come in and view as they are sure to have something to suit every taste, from beautiful limited edition, and original art, by both famous and local artists alike. They also offer a professional framing service from football tops to pastel drawings.
Pinocchio footwear
12 Silk Street, Paisley, PA1 1HG
0141 887 6999
www.pinocchiofootwear.co.uk
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.30-5.30pm
Saturday 9.30-4.30pm
Pinocchio footwear specialise in continental children's footwear supplying quality designer leather shoes and canvas. Also offering a measure and fitting service by professional trained specialists. They cater for newborn through to size 6 and also stock a small selection of children's clothing and coats. Pinocchio provide a unique pampering experience for little girls including hand painted nail designs and glitter tattoos.
Apollo Music
48 Causeyside Street, Paisley PA1 1YH
0141 887 6293
Apollo Music is this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Over the years, the shop has been the first call for music lovers in the Paisley area. No matter your age or taste Apollo Music can cater for your musical needs.
The shop specialises in the music of the 60's & 70's and for many people who grew up with music from this era, don't worry if they do not have your favourite album in stock, they can order it in and have it delivered within a few days. Even if the CD is out of print, they can get it for you using their worldwide contacts!
Thomson's Cycles
49 Causeyside Street, Paisley, PA1 1YN
0141 887 6611
www.thomsonscycles.com
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.00-6.00pm
Saturday 9.00-5.30pm
Thomson's Cycles have been in business for over 20 years. Previously in Lawn Street, they moved to Causeyside Street in July. They specialise in bike repair and also sell bikes and accessories.
Eigen Interior Collections
69 High Street, Paisley, PA1 2AY
0141 887 7499
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 9.30-5.30pm
Eigen has been in Paisley for over 14 years and is located opposite Paisley Museum. Over this period they have gained a reputation for an extensive range of unusual and distinctive occasional furniture. A major stockist of Yankee Candle, in the lead up to Christmas Eigen offers an extensive range of Christmas fragrances and accessories.
Finishing Touches
7 Johnston Street, Paisley, PA1 1XQ
0141 561 7171
Opening hours
Monday-Saturday 10am-4.30pm
Finishing Touches has been in business for 26 years, selling a wide range of lingerie, nightwear and swimwear. They also stock a small selection of costume jewellery.