About Us!

Well, hello there! Welcome to XS-Stock.co.uk!

We're a family-run business nestled in the heart of Irvine, a coastal town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. You know, the place where it's so wet, even the ducks carry umbrellas. But don't worry, we're here to bring a bit of sunshine to your day!

Irvine, our home, is steeped in history. It was once Scotland's 12th-century military capital and one of its earliest capitals. It's been a haunt of Robert Burns, who has two streets named after him in the town. And let's not forget the rumours that Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed briefly at Seagate Castle. We even have a yearly festival, Marymass, in her honour. Plus, it's the birthplace of two former First Ministers of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon and Jack McConnell.

Our business is a bit like a double-decker bus. On the ground floor, we've got a massive discount store, right in the heart of Irvine. It's in the old B&Q building, and it's so big, you could fit a herd of T-Rexes in there, or maybe a small army of Golden Retrievers. But don't get any ideas, we've already checked, and the council says no to pet dinosaurs.

Bottom Deck:

We've been here since October 2000, selling everything but the Loch Ness Monster. We've got a big seasonal section that changes its outfit more often than a supermodel. One minute it's all sun hats and garden gnomes, next it's Halloween ghosts and ghouls, then before you know it, it's Christmas trees and tinsel. And let me tell you, we do love a bit of Halloween. We've got more costumes and decorations than Dracula's got coffins.

But all that shopping can make you as hungry as a haggis at a Burns supper. So, we've squeezed in a wee café. It's a hit with our regulars, serving up everything from hearty lunches to a nice cup of tea and a piece of cake that would make your granny jealous. Our Julie runs the shop with the general manager Hugh and the team.