The OldSmiddy

The Old Smiddy sits on Green Street in the centre of Strathaven, close to the Common Green, and pairs a gift shop with a small coffee shop. The retail side stocks a wide range of moderately priced gifts and homeware, including handbags, watches, scarves, jewellery, clocks, pen sets and Scottish-themed items chosen to suit most occasions and budgets. The adjoining coffee shop serves soups, snacks, cakes, ice cream and hot drinks, with a takeaway option, and keeps regular daytime hours from Monday to Saturday. It is an independent, single-site business rather than part of a chain, and functions as a general gift and homeware stop for the town and passing visitors. It has long been a familiar name among Strathaven's independent retailers.