All in all, a little bit manky but has a decent variety of shops. \n\nThere is a big Sainsburys and a more recent addition of a big Asda. They are both nice supermarkets and I have no complaints there. Sandwiched between them in IKEA which is an absolute delight and necessity for Edinburgh.\n\nFurther down from Sainsburys there are many more shops and LOTS of terrible potholes in the road. There is a lovely big Next home store, a few bargain stores and a Homebase.\n\nOverall, if you need something, I am sure Straiton will have a shop where you can find it.