As retail on the Cally Road staggers along it is good to see some traditional local shops hanging on – thery really make a neighbourhood. Gardner and Finch are a good basic butchers shop on the Caledonian Road opposite the big HSS Hire depot (map here but you can’t miss the big traditional red awning) This sort of local butcher has largely died out – always helpful advice on cooking, some local gossip and good prices.  I have never failed to get a  good fresh cut steak or the basics for a stew.  On Saturday only open in the mornings.