text: Rather than decking its store out in tourist tat like most of the other stores on the Royal Mile Marchbrae supply people with clothing that might actually be of usennWith clothing like practical thick coats by Barbour Marchbrae specialise in selling clothing that is of use against Scotlands stereotypically wet weather Their waxed waterproof Macs are so thick they are practically deathproof although I would not test my slight hyperbole out if you are doing a spot of walking up Arthurs SeatnnThe kind of stock they have in store will keep you nicely tucked in and braced for the elements They do have a number of items that may interest tourists on the prowl for a present but their walking boots and big cosy jackets win me over That above everything else is the true representation of Scotland everyone walking around wearing serveral layers of clothing to save themselves against the bitter wind and rain And let us face it a good jacket scarf and gloves is far more useful to you in a rainstorm than an ornament of Nessie