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Reid’s of Milngavie scooped Fashion & Accessories Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024.
The ceremony took place at Glasgow’s Doubletree by Hilton on Wednesday, April 10.
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The event aims to celebrate the achievements of independent retailers across Scotland who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, creativity, and outstanding customer service.
According to the store’s website, the ‘well-respected family business’, was established in 1875.
The shop says they ‘pride’ themselves in being ‘one of the only premier independent retailers of quality leather goods in the central belt’.
The store, which is based on Main Street in the town, took to social media to celebrate the accolade after the event.
In the post, Reids of Milngavie said: “We brought home the win for the second year in a row!
“Thank you so much to all our fabulous customers and friends who have taken the time to vote for us!
“What a great night and well done to all the other winners.”
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A spokesperson for the Scottish Independent Retail Awards said: “The Scottish Independent Retail Awards have always strived to recognise and celebrate the remarkable achievements of independent retailers.
This year’s winners have exemplified excellence in their sectors and have played a pivotal role in enhancing Scotland’s retail industry.
“We want to congratulate all of our winners and highly commended recipients on their accomplishments.”
Here are all the winners from the event:
Fashion & Accessories Retailer of the Year:
- Reid’s of Milngavie (Glasgow)
- Highly Commended went to Encore Dress and Vintage Agency (Fettercairn)
Independent Furniture Retailer of the Year;
- Emily Rose Vintage (Glasgow)
- Highly Commended went to Paul James Home & Interiors (Clydebank)
Opticians of the Year:
- Reid Mackellar (Greenock)
- Highly Commended went to Iris Blue Optical (Glasgow)
Dry Cleaners of the Year:
- Laundry Online Tayside (Dundee)
- Highly Commended went to Elite Drycleaners (Edinburgh)
Technology Retailer of the Year:
- Revive Lab (Glasgow)
- Highly Commended went to TechBytes (Glasgow)
Pharmacy of the Year:
- Porter Pharmacy – Westhill (Aberdeen)
- Highly Commended went to Apple Pharmacy (East Kilbride)
Specialist Retailer of the Year:
- Heartfelt Aromas (Aberdeen)
- Highly Commended went to Hanover Healthfoods (Edinburgh)
Cycle Retailer of the Year:
- Bruce’s Cycle Bothy (Montrose)
- Highly Commended went to The Bike Station (Edinburgh)
Independent Sports Retailer of the Year:
- Strength Shop (Motherwell)
- Highly Commended went to Bruntsfield Sports (Edinburgh)
Book Shop of the Year:
- The Book Nook (Stewarton)
- Highly Commended went to The Fruitmarket Gallery Bookshop (Edinburgh)
Butcher of the Year:
- Strachan Craft Butchers (Blantyre)
- Highly Commended went to Wm Phelps Butchers (Paisley)
Fresh Produce Provider of the Year:
- Marshall’s Farm Shop (Aberdeenshire)
- Highly Commended went to Grants Fruit Shop (Prestwick)
Fishmonger of the Year:
- J Pieroni & Sons (Ayr)
- Highly Commended went to C. Sinclair Fresh Fish Merchants (Burntisland)
Independent Pet Supplies Store of the Year:
- Rural Pet Supplies (Stirling)
- Highly Commended went to The Happy Go Lucky Dog Company (Burntisland)
Independent Jewellery Store of the Year:
- Sheila Kerr Jewellery (Irvine)
- Highly Commended went to Smith Jewellers (Glasgow)
Auto Garage & Accessories Provider of the Year:
- L.V.S Garage Services (Livingston)
- Highly Commended went to Cairnlea Garage (Glasgow)
Menswear Retailer of the Year:
- Campbell’s of Beauly (Beauly)
- Highly Commended went to Retro Designer Wear (East Kilbride)
Soft Furnishing Supplier of the Year:
- Chantillie House (Moffat)
- Highly Commended went to A’ila Home (Stirling)
Flooring Retailer of the Year:
- First Floors (Giffnock)
- Highly Commended went to Donnys Carpets Scotland Ltd (Falkirk)
Women’s Fashion Boutique of the Year:
- Deja Elite Boutique (Hamilton)
- Highly Commended went to Style for your Shape (Aberdeen)
Specialist Drink Retailer of the Year:
- Billingtons of Lenzie (Kirkintilloch)
- Highly Commended went to Robertsons of Pitlochry (Pitlochry)
Convenience Retailer of the Year:
- Best-one (Quarry Avenue, Glasgow)
- Highly Commended went to 1st Choice Superstore (Dundee)
Bespoke Retailer of the Year:
- Blessed Wellness Studio (Greenock)
- Highly Commended went to The Portsoy Gift Box (Portsoy)
Bakery of the Year:
- The Mad Batter Bakery & Coffee Shop (Coatbridge)
- Highly Commended went to Vera Artisan Bakery and Kitchen (Stirling)
Beauty Salon of the Year:
- The Dollhouse (Linlithgow)
- Highly Commended went to Hidden Beauty (Glasgow)
Hair Salon of the Year:
- Sharon’s Hair & Beauty Boutique (Haddington)
- Highly Commended went to Leanne Reilly Hair & Beauty (Edinburgh)
Florist of the Year:
- Wildbells (Burntisland)
- Highly Commended went to Lavender Blue (Glasgow)
Coffee Shop of the Year:
- Bizzi Izzi’s At The View (Coatbridge)
- Highly Commended went to Hunter House Coffee Shop (Glasgow)
Eatery of the Year:
- The Cromwell Kitchen & Rooms (Burntisland)
- Highly Commended went to Rawlings – Love to Eat (Glasgow)
Mobile Phone Retailer of the Year:
- PHONE2YOU (Glasgow)
- Highly Commended went to Kelvin Mobile (Glasgow)
Hardware Store of the Year:
- Houseproud of Morningside (Edinburgh)
- Highly Commended went to Wright’s Home Hardware (Helensburgh)
Record Shop of the Year:
- Missing Records (Glasgow)
- Highly Commended went to Red Robin Records (Aberdeen)
Music Shop of the Year:
- Ayr Guitar (Ayr)
- Highly Commended went to Rikkis Music Shop (Edinburgh)
Craft & Gift Shop of the Year:
- Treasured (Gourock)
- Highly Commended went to Ivad Gifts (Paisley)
Confectionary Retailer of the Year:
- Braemar Chocolate Shop (Braemar)
- Highly Commended went to Glickmans Confectionery (Glasgow)
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