Must-see shopping in Glasgow

  • Mr Ben

    Glasgow

    This cute place is one of Glasgow's best destinations for vintage clothing, with a great selection of brands like Fred Perry, as well as more glam choices…

  • Fabric Sale at the Barras Market Place

    The Barras

    Glasgow

    Glasgow’s legendary weekend flea market, the Barras on Gallowgate, is a fascinating mixture of on-trend openings and working-class Glasgow. Genuine old…

  • Barras Art & Design

    Glasgow

    This workshop zone for artists and designers in the heart of the Barras has helped pep up the area and bring a new wave of folk in. It's a lovely covered…

  • Randall's Antique & Vintage Centre

    Glasgow

    This is a real treasure trove of the once loved, the tacky, the tawdry, the magnificent and the curious from the not-so-recent past. It's an excellent set…

  • Luke & Jack

    Glasgow

    With very friendly staff and a range of saucy items that you might not want your mother to see, this is a favourite with the gay community – it's in Pink…

  • Princes Square

    Glasgow

    Set in a magnificent 1841 renovated square with elaborate ironwork and an exuberant metal leaf-and-peacock facade, this place has lots of beauty and…

  • Super Market

    Glasgow

    This twice-monthly market in the atmospheric Arches space inside Central station has a wide selection of stalls covering handcrafts, small independent…

  • Argyll Arcade

    Glasgow

    This splendid historic arcade doglegs between Buchanan and Argyle Sts and has done since before Victoria reigned. It's quite a sight with its end-to-end…

  • Monorail

    Glasgow

    This small indie record shop has a carefully curated selection of alternative and experimental rock, punk, reggae, soul and jazz. It shares space with…

  • George Mewes Cheese

    Glasgow

    This temple to cheese is a must-visit for fans of the crumbly, pungent or creamy in life. The open counter means the aromas alone will tempt you to buy,…

  • Hidden Lane

    Glasgow

    Well concealed down a passageway off the Finnieston strip, these back alleys house a colourful mix of arty shops and studios well worth investigating…

  • LOVEMusic

    Glasgow

    An independent record shop that stocks a good selection of vinyl and has regular in-store performances. It covers all bases but is strongest on rock,…

  • Glasgow Vintage & Flea Market

    Glasgow

    Normally taking place on one Sunday per month, this market packs out St Luke's with quality vintage and secondhand stalls. Check the website for upcoming…

  • Demijohn

    Glasgow

    Unusual and intriguing, this shop is lined with large glass bottles stocking artisanal vinegars, oils, liqueurs and distillates. Try before you buy, then…

  • De Courcy's Arcade

    Glasgow

    Down a West End lane, this sweet, bijou two-level arcade has a selection of tiny boutiques offering vintage clothing, art, homewares and more. Opening…

  • Valhalla's Goat

    Glasgow

    The selection of worldwide beers here, mostly of the small-producer variety, has to be seen to be believed. It also has an interesting wine selection and…

  • Roots, Fruits & Flowers

    Glasgow

    With three separate entrances, this store combines a florist, an excellent fruit and vegetable vendor, plus a larger organic produce shop and deli that…

  • Caledonia Books

    Glasgow

    This characterful spot is just what a secondhand bookshop should be, with a smell of dust and venerability and a wide range of intriguing volumes on the…

  • Slanj Kilts

    Glasgow

    This upbeat shop is a top spot to hire or buy kilts both traditional and modern, as well as other tartan wear and a range of T-shirts and other…

  • Adventure 1

    Glasgow

    This friendly, no-frills outdoor shop located along the side of Queen Street station is an excellent place to buy hiking boots, backpacks and military…

  • Papyrus

    Glasgow

    This innovative and upbeat West End store is a fine place to browse presents for folks back home, with everything from jewellery to homewares on offer.

  • Glasgow Print Studio

    Glasgow

    There are always high-quality exhibitions and prints displayed at this well laid-out gallery. There's an entrance on King St.

  • Inverarity One to One

    Glasgow

    This excellent basement wine shop has some very interesting choices, as well as a nice line in whiskies and gins.

  • Glasgow Vintage Company

    Glasgow

    With a little more breathing room than some of Glasgow's vintage shops, this one offers relaxed browsing.

  • Pink Poodle

    Glasgow

    A wide range of designer clothing for women is stocked at this handsome, colourful boutique, with lots of unique items in a variety of styles. Prices aren…

  • Celtic Shop

    Glasgow

    This city-centre venue is your stop for all green-and-white footballing gear and Celtic memorabilia. There's a larger shop at the stadium itself and one…

  • St Enoch Centre

    Glasgow

    This sizeable, ugly glass-roofed centre bookends the southern boundary of Glasgow's shopping mile. Among its many shops is a branch of Hamley's, the…

  • City Centre Comics

    Glasgow

    Tucked away in the Ruthven Lane complex, this has a sound range of back issues, both recent and from past decades. Though the shop looks small, there's a…

  • Buchanan Galleries

    Glasgow

    At the junction of Sauchiehall and Buchanan Sts, this sizeable centre has a huge number of contemporary clothing retailers as well as the John Lewis…

  • Merchant Square Craft & Design Fair

    Glasgow

    This weekend market fills the Merchant Sq space with stalls peddling handmade crafts, from candles to jewellery to paintings. Nearly all are made locally…

  • Shearer Candles

    Glasgow

    This West End shop of a family firm in business for well over a century has an excellent selection of original artisanal candles that are perfect for…

  • Braw Wee Emporium

    Glasgow

    Occupying a corner of Barras Art & Design, this quirky shop lives up to its name with a range of offbeat gifts and a well-curated musical selection.

  • Antiques & Interiors

    Glasgow

    Up the back of the quirky Ruthven Lane complex, this arcade has several shops specialising in antiques, design and retro items.

  • Street Level Photoworks

    Glasgow

    Fine photography exhibitions are allied with a program of courses and workshops here. There's also an entrance on King St.

  • Record Fayre

    Glasgow

    This back-to-basics music shop has been around for years and is worth checking out for its well-priced second-hand vinyl.

  • Waterstone’s

    Glasgow

    A major bookshop that also sells guidebooks and street maps of Glasgow. There's a cafe here too.