I have to disagree with Mr Nicholsby of Geoffrey (Tailor) who is quoted in the article stating that "We are the last stronghold of quality in the Royal Mile."

There is also Hector Russell and the Celtic Craft Centre to name but two as I would have pointed out had commenting not already closed.

And at least you do get good personal service if you enter a Gold Bros shop - Hamish I have yet to hear anything more about the concerns I raised on this point