Shopping
The Shopping to Visit
West End
Glasgow's vibrant West End epitomizes contemporary chic with its array of vintage boutiques, hip eateries and verdant parks. Prominent shopping landmarks such as De Courcy's Arcade and Ashton Lane beckon both residents and visitors to explore its eclectic offerings, while immersing passers-by in a lively urban environment.
Buchanan Street
Glasgow's premier pedestrian street is dotted all the way with a wide spectrum of boutiques, from mid-range to upmarket, crowned to the north by the expansive Buchanan Galleries.
Barras Market
The Barras is a justly renowned vintage flea market in the East End. Beyond treasure hunting, it is also a great place to people-watch and to pick up some words of the distinctive Glasgow patter — which might even come in handy when you're bargaining for your next beloved knick-knack.
Robert Graham's Whisky Shop
In operation since 1874, there are few places as apt as Robert Graham's to find those obligatory bottles to take home as souvenirs. Browse the whisky selection from several Scottish regions, and complete your shopping by adding other liqueurs or cigars to your basket.
Buchanan Galleries
A venue that largely contributes to Glasgow's fame as a shopper's paradise, Buchanan Galleries is an all-encompassing mall with over 80 stores selling fashion items, gifts, electronics and other merhandise for all budgets and styles and from chain stores to gems of boutiques. It also houses cafés and restaurants, featuring everything from premium tea selections to Korean street food.
Dowanside Lane & Ruthven Lane
A haven for the lovers of vintage, these two neighbouring lanes in West End pack a punch with boutiques specialising in antiques, vintage clothing, rarities and collectibles. There's also cobblestones, creative souls and hip restaurants to complement the experience.