Owen Bisset Gift Boutique

I love, love, love this shop!
There are far too many beautiful things in stock, be it little trinkets, unique and interesting jewellery or gorgeous ornaments (and everything else in between), meaning that you’ll be tempted to clear your bank account buying everything in sight!
There’s something here for all budgets, which is a bonus. I bought a gorgeous necklace for myself a while back that people always comment on, and it only cost £10. Regardless of price, you can be assured that whatever you buy will always be top quality.
Owen’s window displays are always eye-​catching and well thought out; I defy you to walk past and not at least stop for a good look! Displays are changed regularly, which is a great way to showcase the wide range of what’s on offer. I highly recommend liking the shop on Facebook too, as it’s an extension of the window displays.
The service is always fantastic, and everyone there is so knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They’ll point out things you might like or will leave you to browse the stock without being over-​bearing. It’s customer service done correctly, and it’s refreshing to behold.
It’s a great place to go and treat yourself or a loved one, be it Christmas, birthdays or just for the sake of it. It’s a truly unique store, and it’s wonderful to see such a vibrant independent business thrive.
I really can’t sing the praises of this shop enough!

It’s places like this shop that lend weight to the claim that ‘Hyndland Street is the new Byres Road’. Fifteen years ago Byres Road was full of individual wee shops like this; today it’s all coffee emporiums and charity outlets.
I discovered Owen Bissett when doing my Christmas shopping in December. It’s not the sort of place that would normally attract me, but I was looking for a nice present for my sister, and their window display looked inviting, so I decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I made that decision. The place is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of jewellery, bijoux, craft wares, designer knick-​knacks and generally precious things (preeeeccccciouuusssss!).
I soon found a lovely bracelet and necklace combo that my sister was delighted with, and would probably have ended up spending a lot more than I wanted to had not common sense kicked in. There’s such a wide range of really unusual things in here, it is ideal if you’re looking for that ‘special gift’ or just want a thing of beauty for yourself.
I think my favourite items were the glass bowl sculptures with the natural wood stands — these large thick glass works appear to have been melted and poured onto driftwood or tree-​branch tripods, so that they have flowed into the perfect shape for the support. I have no idea what I would use one for (and I couldn’t afford one anyway), they were just lovely pieces of craftsmanship.
A definite thumbs-​up for the most original and unusual shop in Hyndland Street, if not the entire West End. Check it out — you’re sure to find something you like.