Debenhams, Edinburgh

Debenhams is now considered the great British department store. The recent introduction of such designers as John Rocha, Jasper Conran and Pearce Fionda has led to an up-swing in their reputation. There are also slightly cheaper but equally funky labels like Jane Norman and Red Herring. For men, it is still a great place to get a reasonable suit. Hats are a specialty, as is the wedding-list service they provide. Every year they run a Bride of the Year competition, which focuses and consolidates their bridal strengths.