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Bringing The Barras to Brisbane
T H E R E ’ S a s h o w r o o m a t A l b a n y C r e e k i n Brisbane that’s bringing a little bit of Scotland to us all. Mike and Joan Ligethy, who arrived in A u s t r a l i a f r o m G l a s g o w i n 1 9 8 8 , r u n Barrowlands, specialising in gifts and novelty items from Scotland, Ireland, Wales and England. “O ne o f my fa vo ur it e pl ac es to g o on t he w e e k e n d a s a t e e n a g e r w a s T h e B a r r a s i n Glasgow,” Mike said, “so we decided to call our bu s i nes s Bar row la nds A us t ra lia an d s ta rt ed trading in 2011. “As well as kilts, kilt access ories, bagpipes, tableware, clothes and flags we have unique and novel international products that make great gifts and create a sense of pride,” Mike said. Products are listed at their online store, but anyone is welcome to browse the items in person. The business prides itself on a reliable, prompt and professional service. “We’ve recently moved our stock to a showroom at our home, so if anyone is interested in having a look around, just phone us first and you will be welcome to pop in. We offer many more products than are listed online.” The benefit of having a local gift and novelty store means that many of the products at Barrowlands are discounted due to savings on postage. Together with local customers, they ship products all over the world, and about twelve per cent of the business is from overseas orders.
“We even ship orders to the United Kingdom so we must be doing something right if they have to buy from us and not locally,” Mike said. “In 2009 we created a new online store specialising in the sale of lowcost kilts and kilt wear which has proved popular.” See contact details in the advertisement below.
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https://www.scottishretail.com.au/
Specialising in Gifts and Novelty items celebrating Scotland and the rest of the British Isles
We stock a large range of Scottish, Irish, Welsh & English Stickers; Fridge Magnets; Key Rings; Flags & Bunting; Tartan Dog & Cat Collars, Lead Sets & Tartan Dog Coats; Hip Flasks & Shot Glasses; Scottish Baseball Caps, Genuine Harris Tweed Caps & Novelty Tartan Tammies; Scottish, Irish & Welsh Tea Towels, Scottish Napkins & Table Runners; Tartan Purses & Bags; Scottish Tee Shirts; Girls Tartan Dresses; Jewellery; Men’s, Ladies & Children’s Kilts, Kilt Wear & Accessories, including Sporrans, Sgian Dubhs, Belts, Kilt Pins etc; Junior Toy Mini-Bagpipes and Full-sized Adult Bagpipe Kits ideal for anyone wanting to learn to play the bagpipes.
