Smiggle, the market-leading creators of colourful, fun, affordable, fashion-forward stationery and office supplies will open a new store in The Thistles on September 23.

This will be the fifth Scottish store for the Australian-founded brand which enjoys a devoted following thanks to innovative product design, bold colour, quirky graphics, great value and most importantly – giving their fans, known as Smigglers, the tools they need to have fun. The new 454 sq ft store will be located on the Link Mall next to Claire’s Accessories.

The bright, friendly retail experience of Smiggle, where passionate staff encourage shoppers to experiment and play with a kaleidoscope of products ranging from the hottest kids tech and school essentials to boredom-beating games and inspired gift ideas guaranteed to generate smiles, is sure to be a popular new retail addition at The Thistles.

Commenting about this latest new store opening, Phil Byrne, centre director, said: "We are delighted to be welcoming Smiggle to The Thistles. The brand has a unique positioning in the marketplace with fantastic, fun and affordable products which are sure to prove popular with our customers. This latest development is another welcome new addition to The Thistles strong retail proposition.”