Who We Are

Scottish Imports is your source for Anything Scottish! We feature kilt rentals, pipe band outfitting, music and instruments, Highland and Scottish Country Dance outfitting and accessories, as well as men's, women's and children's tartan kilts, woolens, crystal, linen, pewter and leather imports. Open 5 days a week!

History

Jim Stout's Scottish Imports shop was opened on Whyte Avenue in the mid 1960's. Jim retired in 1999, turning the shop over to new owner, Valeta Roach.

Over the years, many pipers took lessons from Jim Stout at the big table in the back room of Scottish Imports on Whyte and many drummers frequented the store for sticks and pads. There were also several generations of Highland Dancers who purchased their tartan, slippers, buttons and braid from Jim. . . including Valeta and her daughters.

Lasting legacies from Jim Stout that continue to be an integral part of Scottish Imports include the Highland Dancing sword he designed and manufactured and Sil-Seal, his own special recipe for pipe bag seasoning. These two products are favoured by dancers and pipers across North America.

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Today

Since Valeta Roach took over Scottish Imports in December 1999, Scottish Imports has changed locations from Whyte Avenue to 124th Street but continues to support the Highland community throughout Alberta and across Canada by making significant financial contributions to a wide range of events and organizations.

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Staff

Valeta Roach, owner of Scottish Imports, brings over 20 years of marketing and product promotion experience, plus 15 years competing as a Highland dancer in Alberta, British Columbia and Quebec. Throw in her family's Scottish roots from Caithness, and a couple of years of tenor drumming, and Valeta is well equipped to operate Scottish Imports.

Other employees working at the shop currently include Laura, Joanne, Erin, Lisa, and Elisabeth (see her piping ad). 

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Employment Opportunities

We welcome applications from anyone who is inspired by Anything Scottish.  Please forward your resume and cover letter to valeta@anythingscottish.com indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line (ensure that you indicate your hours of availability in your cover letter).   

Sales Associate (F/T, P/T)

Reports to:                 Store Manager
Compensation:          $10-$12/hour
Hours of Work:          Full time – 40 hours/week.
                                   Part time – 10+ hours/week (a variety of shifts are available Tuesday through                                      Saturday from 10am to 5pm and until 8pm on Thursday)
 
Overview:

A Sales Associate is responsible for maintaining outstanding customer service, generating sales, merchandising, maintaining the store and representing the company in the best possible manner when dealing with customers.  We are looking for a person who enjoys working with others and who has tact, patience, an interest in sales work, a neat appearance, and the ability to communicate clearly.
 
Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer and making each customer feel welcome to shop at the store.
  • Maintain solid product knowledge
  • Maintain awareness of and be able to speak to promotions and advertisements
  • Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping
  • Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock
  • Aid customers in locating merchandise
  • Communicate customer requests to management and gather information on customers’ reactions to products
  • Participate in year-end inventory and cycle counts
  • Process sales, returns, orders and exchanges of merchandise using our automated point of sale and inventory systems (training provided)
  • Bag and/or wrap merchandise upon request
  • Arrange for mailing or delivery of purchases
  • Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
  • Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager
Qualifications:
No experience necessary, just an open mind, willingness to learn and a positive attitude.  Knowledge of Scottish culture and involvement in the local Scottish community would be considered an asset but is not required. 
 
Store Merchandiser – Part Time - Contract
Reports to:                Store Manager
Compensation:          $18-$20/hour
Hours of Work:         Part Time, contract position – 15-20 hours/week, Tuesday - Friday
 
Overview:
The Store Merchandiser, through the presentation and placement of merchandise, creates an environment that is inspiring, dynamic and entertaining for our customers.  We are looking for a creative person who will take a proactive approach to planning and executing all merchandising projects to ensure that the store environment remains safe, clean and organized.
 
Tasks and Responsibilities:
  • Actively seek inspiration and apply personal talent to develop and contribute unique perspectives to the overall display concept at Scottish Imports
  • Manage and have ultimate accountability for floor displays
  • Make recommendations to management on how goods should be displayed to maximize customer interest and sales
  • Work closely with the sales associates and management to track inventory levels, recognize shortages and replenish stock 
  • Analyze “best sellers” (price points, colors, styles, etc.) and use this information to recommend purchases to management
  • Monitor “slow sellers” and take action to recommend price reductions or promotions as necessary
  • Maintain an organized office, storage area and fixture room
  • Oversee receipt of product by cross referencing packing slips and order forms
  • Accurately enter received product quantities into the automated inventory system, ensuring proper inventory counts when receiving stock
  • Perform visual inspection of products received to ensure quality standards are adhered to
  • Ensure back order and special order products are sorted appropriately and give proper instruction to Sales Associates to contact customers for purchase
  • Distribute stock throughout the store
  • Ensure merchandise is placed on the floor and extra stock is properly stored within one week of receipt in order to maximize sales
  • Communicate merchandising concepts and trends to store staff through meetings, walkthroughs and bulletin boards
  • Coach store staff on merchandise placement
Qualifications:
Previous retail experience is a must for this position.  Preference will be given to individuals with previous merchandising and/or inventory processing experience.  You must be a team player who is able to work independently, have excellent communication and leadership skills, a keen attention to detail and be extremely organized. Familiarity with the current product line at Scottish Imports is preferred.  An understanding of Scottish Culture and involvement in the Scottish community would be considered assets but are not required.  

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Busking

Scottish Imports welcomes pipers, drummers and dancers who wish to busk outside the store during store hours. The staff at Scottish Imports must grant permission to busk and any City of Edmonton bylaws related to busking must be followed. Back to top